Nod to 5 TV channels since April; 28 permission changes okayed: MIB

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) yesterday said that five TV channels were cleared from April 2023 till now, while the permissions given to 28 channels were transferred over the last six years due to mergers of companies owning them.

Trai issues advisory to DPOs on CAS, SMS

TRAI today issued a crucial directive to all Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs) stipulating that for any new deployment of CAS or SMS systems occurring on or after March 1, 2024, the operators must exclusively utilize systems that have been rigorously tested by a testing laboratory accredited

Is MPL laying off staff to ‘survive’ 28% online gaming tax?

Indian gaming app Mobile Premier League will lay off 350 employees as it takes steps to “survive” a tax imposed by the Indian government on online gaming companies, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

Subhash Chandra poised to regain Dish TV control: Mint report

Media maverick and India’s home-grown moghul Subhash Chandra is difficult to write off. And, true to his style, he’s poised to stage a media comeback by regaining control of the country’s first private sector DTH service, Dish TV, along with few other assets.

Disney creates task force to explore AI potential in biz

Walt Disney has established a task force dedicated to exploring the potential of artificial intelligence and its possible integration throughout the entertainment conglomerate.

BCCI may rake in Rs 6-7,500 cr from home games: Elara Caps

The Indian cricket board may rake in Rs 6,500 crore to Rs 7,500 crore from selling the separate TV and digital rights for India’s home games, but the base price this time is 25 percent lower per match than in the earlier cycle, Elara Capital has said.

News18 Kerala announces political conclave

In a groundbreaking initiative, News18 Kerala is proud to announce the upcoming Kerala political conclave, a pivotal event heralding the launch of their 2024 Election programming.

ESPN, Penn Entertainment ink deal for sports betting venture

Walt Disney’s ESPN and casino-owner Penn Entertainment have announced a strategic partnership to introduce a sports betting venture, slated to operate under the banner of ‘ESPN Bet.’

News18 Gujarati tops choice for news across platforms

News18 Gujarati, the leading Gujarati news channel, has achieved a remarkable milestone by garnering an astonishing 416 million views on YouTube and Facebook in the month of July.

Priya Dogra leaves WBD

Priya Dogra, who has served as the head of Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA for 14 years, is departing from her position due to the discontinuation of her role following the high-profile merger of Warner Media and Discovery.