Cabinet approves expansion of private FM Radio to 234 new cities, towns

In a significant move to expand the reach of private FM radio across India, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the rollout of FM radio services to 234 new cities and towns. This initiative will be carried out through the third batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 FM channels....

PM Modi to meet NBF to discuss future of news industry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with a delegation from the News Broadcasters Federation (NBF), India’s largest body of news broadcasters, on Thursday in New Delhi. The meeting aims to discuss the future of the broadcast news industry in India, addressing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Mukesh Ambani praises Network18’s news, digital biz’s growth

At the 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Reliance Industries, Chairman Mukesh Ambani highlighted the impressive performance and strategic growth of Network18’s news business. Ambani detailed how the group’s various media properties are achieving new heights, driven by a focus on high-quality journalism and a commitment to global expansion...

India TV announces strategic re-structuring of sales team

India TV, a prominent leader in India’s broadcasting sector, has unveiled a strategic re-structuring of its sales team to better align with its expanding presence across television, connected TV (CTV), and streaming platforms. This reorganization is a response to the significant success of India TV’s CTV-first content and the strong engagement driven by its Speed News Channel...

Thums Up partners with Ranveer Brar for ‘Toofani Biryani Hunt’ S2 on Disney+ Hotstar

Thums Up, a popular beverage brand from The Coca-Cola Company, has teamed up with celebrity chef Ranveer Brar for the second season of the culinary show ‘Toofani Biryani Hunt’ on Disney+ Hotstar. The new season promises a flavorful adventure as Chef Brar embarks on a journey across seven regions of India..

Disney sees AI helping to personalize new ESPN app

Walt Disney’s ESPN network is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to help personalize its news and recap show ‘SportsCenter’ as younger audiences embrace streaming television, ESPN Chairperson Jimmy Pitaro said on Wednesday. Disney is crafting a plan to offer its flagship ESPN network as a standalone app..

Zee 24 TAAS to telecast ‘Krushi Sanmaan’ on Sept. 1

Zee 24 TAAS has announced the telecast of ‘Krushi Sanmaan,’ a special program dedicated to honoring and encouraging the farming community and institutions involved in agriculture. The telecast is scheduled for September 1, 2024, at 3:30 pm and aims to serve as a vital platform for policymakers, researchers...

Nitin Gadkari outlines vision for sustainable infrastructure at ABP LIVE India Infrastructure Conclave 2024

At the ABP LIVE India Infrastructure Conclave 2024, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, outlined his vision for sustainable, cost-effective, and high-quality infrastructure development across India...

Google increases YouTube premium prices in India

Google has announced a price hike for its YouTube Premium subscription in India, marking the first such increase since the service’s launch in the country. The new pricing, which takes effect immediately, affects both new and existing subscribers. Individual Plan: The cost for the individual YouTube Premium plan has been raised from Rs. 129 per...

Zee Talkies launches ‘Talkies Kathayan Chashak’

Zee Talkies, a leading Marathi movie channel, has announced the launch of the second edition of ‘Talkies Kathayan Chashak,’ a contest aimed at empowering aspiring screenplay writers in Maharashtra. Building on the success of the inaugural edition in 2021, which saw 800 entries from talented writers...