MIB nudges TRAI on MSOs’ demand on bouquet formation

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has written to broadcast regulator TRAI exhorting it to include the points on bouquet formation of TV channels, raised by MSOs, to be included in an ongoing consultation process.

Govt. for ‘pragmatic solutions’ to tobacco warnings in OTT shows

India’s Health Ministry has agreed to find “pragmatic solutions” for stricter tobacco warnings on content appearing on the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime after the streaming industry raised objections, a government meeting record showed, a Reuters report stated yesterday.

MIB tells SC: NBDSA not a statutory self-reg body under rules

In an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has said that News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA)

LG rolling out new version of free streaming service

LG Electronics (LG) is introducing LG Channels 3.0, the latest version of its exclusive, free streaming service. Featuring a new UI with improved navigation, more engaging placements for content discovery and an enhanced channel guide, users will easily be able to discover the content that resonates with them.

PTI joins WhatsApp Channels for fact checking reports, info

PTI Fact Check, the fact checking unit of news agency Press Trust of India, has joined WhatsApp Channels, a new feature by Meta that lets users follow news organisations, celebrities and others from within WhatsApp.

ICC unveils ODI WC official anthem ‘Dil Jashn Bole’

With two weeks  left until the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 kicks off, the event’s official anthem ‘Dil Jashn Bole’ has been released.

Data protection board, relevant rules likely in a month

The government will set up the Data Protection Board (DPB), the appellate authority for grievance redressal under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, within the next 30 days, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology said yesterday.

Movie theatres announce National Cinema Day on Oct 13, tickets to cost ₹99

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) in association with cinemas all over the country has organized a ‘movie marathon’ on the occasion of National Cinema Day, which falls on October 13 of every year.

WBD announces culinary show ‘Star Vs Food’ spin-off

Warner Bros Discovery yesterday announced that culinary show ‘Star Vs Food’ is returning with a spin-off season, hosted by celebrity chef Ranveer Brar.

Deepak Chahar launches sports brand DNINE

Indian cricketer Deepak Chahar on Tuesday announced the launch of his homegrown brand DNINE Sports, to cater to the growing sports and fitness goods market in India.