Anurag Thakur pulls up CBFC over ‘Oppenheimer’ controversy

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur has demanded full accountability from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Christopher Nolan’s film ‘Oppenheimer’, featuring Cillian Murphy.

APAC to see 10-fold rise in 5G mobile connections by ’30: GSMA

5G will account for over two-fifths (41 percent) of mobile connections in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region by 2030, up from four percent in 2022, according to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy APAC 2023 Report, published yesterday.

TRAI drafts rules to amend Telecom consumers fund

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued the draft amendment regulations for the Telecom Consumers Education and Protection Fund (TCEPF) to seek input from stakeholders.

RIL partners Brookfield, Digital Realty for India data centers

RIL has joined forces with Brookfield Infrastructure and Digital Realty for their data center business in India.

Disney Mulls delays for 2023 movie releases amidst actor strikes

Disney is currently reviewing its film release schedule for the rest of the year and is contemplating potential delays for certain movies due to ongoing strikes by actors.

Twitter CEO, Musk unveil X logo as blue bird flies away

Elon Musk and Twitter Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino unveiled a logo for the social media platform on Monday that featured a white X on a black background as a replacement for the familiar blue bird symbol.

ESPN in talks with US sports leagues for strategic alliance: CNBC

Major changes are in the offing at Mouse House as CEO Bob Iger looks to trim the fat (read shed unviable or struggling businesses), including reported hunt for strategic partners for sports brand ESPN and Star India.

Vaani Kapoor says ‘Mandala Murders’ ‘clutter-breaking’ OTT show

Actor Vaani Kapoor says she wanted to make her debut in the digital space with a “clutter-breaking” story and ‘Mandala Murders’ came as the perfect opportunity.

Astus Group enters India, Sparsh Ganguli named India head

Astus Group, a global media trading company, has officially launched its independent office in India. Leading the operations as India Head is Sparsh Ganguli, who brings more than 25 years of experience from agencies.

Netflix launches personalized mobile hub tab

Netflix has unveiled a new personalized hub tab for mobile phones, known as “My Netflix,” aimed at enhancing the discovery and playback experience of its vast collection of movies and TV series.