Cabinet approves spectrum refarming to bolster telecom growth

Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, announced on January 17 that the Cabinet has approved the refarming of 687 MHz of spectrum, with 328 MHz set to be released immediately to the telecom industry. This initiative marks a significant step toward....

Riding increased ARPU, Jio logs 24 percent jump in Q3 profit

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, yesterday reported a 24 per cent jump in its October-December quarter net profit as average per-user revenue rose largely due to tariff hike. Its standalone net profit of Rs 6,477 crore in October-December 2024 compared to Rs 5,208 crore in the same period a year back and Rs 6,231 crore...

CNN-News18 IOTY’24 to honour India’s big achievers today

The 14th edition of the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year (IOTY) awards will unveil its 2024 winners in a grand ceremony on January 17 in New Delhi. Regarded as India’s biggest and most credible news television awards, IOTY celebrates exceptional achievements of Indians who have inspired the world through their triumphs.

Rural India with 448 mn users accounts for 55 percent of total Internet base

The Internet user base in India is set to cross 900 million this year, propelled by the growing use of Indic languages for digital content, according to a report by IAMAI and Kantar. The ‘Internet in India Report 2024,’ released yesterday, reveals that the number of active Internet users...

Prasar Bharati, Sri Adhikari Bros. in content pact for OTT, TV

India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has unveiled a strategic alliance with Sri Adhikari Brothers (SAB) Digital Network Pvt. Ltd., promising to redefine the country’s entertainment landscape. According to a press release from SAB, this partnership aims to bring premium and diverse content from Sri Adhikari Brothers...

ABP Network dominates Hindi, Marathi, Bengali news markets in november 2024

ABP Network has achieved a landmark milestone, ranking as the top performer across Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali news markets in the November 2024 Comscore MMX Rankings. With a reach of 104 million unique users, the network secured the #7 position on the News & Information Leaderboard....

82 percent consumers accept influencers impact buying decisions

Almost 82 percent of respondents in a survey accepted that social media influencers impact their buying decisions and only 17 percent opined that celebrity-endorsements are more credible, according to a new report. iCubesWire, a leading ad-tech platform, surveyed 2,987 Indian consumers and released a report...

Trailblazers shine bright at Zee Real Heroes Awards 2025

The Zee Real Heroes Awards 2025 returned for its third edition, honoring individuals whose remarkable achievements and unwavering determination have redefined success across India. Held amidst an illustrious gathering, the event celebrated pioneers in diverse fields, from cinema and business to sports and social impact.

Hotstar to stream Coldplay concert live on R-Day

In a groundbreaking move, Disney+ Hotstar is set to bring the magic of Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour” to audiences across India with a live stream of their Ahmedabad concert on January 26, 2025, coinciding with Republic Day celebrations. This monumental collaboration redefines live-streaming entertainment, making the band’s largest-ever stadium...

Prime Video unveils first-look images of ‘Invincible’ S3

Prime Video has released a tantalizing glimpse into the much-anticipated third season of ‘Invincible’, the critically acclaimed adult-animated superhero series. Fans can expect the series to return with even more intense action, drama, and surprises as it introduces a new supervillain, Powerplex....