Jio seeks govt intervention on satellite spectrum; contests TRAI views

Even as the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently approved provisional satellite spectrum allocation to eligible players for six months to provide broadband services also, Jio has sought government’s intervention on the way such spectrum is farmed out, hitting out at telecom regulator TRAI for overlooking certain ground realities.

Network18 Q2 FY25 loss widens to Rs. 152 cr; news biz revenue up 6%

Network18 Media & Investments on Saturday said its consolidated net loss widened to Rs 152.31 crore in the second quarter ended September 30 on account of investments in sports and digital assets. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 119.18 crore a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Network18 Media & Investments, one of the largest media...

DishTV launches ‘Dish Ki Diwali’ campaign

Dish TV, one of India’s leading content distribution companies, has unveiled its festive campaign, ‘Dish Ki Diwali’, aimed at spreading joy to over one crore families across the country. The month-long initiative, starting this Diwali, brings exciting benefits for both new and existing customers, including cashback offers..

DTH operators gain ground with 200,000 subscriber increase in June quarter

The direct-to-home (DTH) industry has reported a turnaround in subscriber growth, adding 200,000 active subscribers in the June quarter, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). According to The Economic Times, This increase lifted the active pay TV subscriber base of private DTH operators...

Disney Star, Dubai Police collab on anti-piracy measures

The Disney Star’s anti-piracy team recently trained Dubai police and law enforcement agencies on combating content piracy in the region, according to a report by Storyboard18, which is part of Reliance’s media empire. Quoting unnamed sources the Storyboard18 report said the Disney Star team will also train law enforcement agencies...

NDTV Global channel to launch at World Summit Oct 21-22

NDTV has unveiled the highly anticipated NDTV World Summit 2024, themed ‘The India Century,’ set to take place on October 21-22, 2024. The summit will bring together a remarkable assembly of global leaders, thinkers, and innovators to address key issues shaping the world, with a special focus on India’s rising influence....

Netflix cancels ‘Unstable’ after two seasons

Streaming giant Netflix has officially cancelled the comedy series ‘Unstable,’ which starred Rob Lowe and his son, John Owen Lowe, after two seasons. The decision follows the release of the second season on August 1, 2024, and the first season, which premiered in March 2023. Despite its promising premise, ‘Unstable’ struggled to gain traction on the platform...

Prime Video renews ‘Reacher’S4

Prime Video has officially renewed the hit series ‘Reacher’ for a fourth season, following its remarkable success as the most viewed 2023 release on the platform. The eagerly anticipated third season is set to debut in 2025. In addition to this exciting news, Prime Video has also announced a series order for a ‘Reacher’ spinoff titled ‘The Untitled Neagley Project..

Comic Con India expands to Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune for 2025

Comic Con India, the largest pop culture event in the subcontinent, is expanding to three new cities—Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Pune—for the 2025 season. These events, scheduled for February 22, 23 in Kolkata, March 8, 9 in Pune, and March 22, 23 in Ahmedabad, promise to bring fans the ultimate experience in comics....

Giriraj Singh rules out Article 370 restoration in J&K on ‘Aap Ki Adalat’

Union Minister Giriraj Singh, known for his staunch Hindutva stance, ruled out any possibility of restoring Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir during an interview on ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ on India TV, telecast on October 12, 2024. According to a press release from India TV, Singh declared that even if National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and Congress’s Rahul Gandhi...