CCI approves $8.5 bn merger of Disney, Reliance media assets

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the $8.5 billion merger of Reliance Industries’ media assets with those of Disney’s Indian operations, subject to certain voluntary modifications. The approval, announced on Wednesday, marks a significant development...

NBDA flags DD FreeDish, TRP issues in meeting with PM

The News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) yesterday flagged the twin issues of a contentious bidding process for limited slots on Doordarshan FreeDish and the audience measurement data generated by BARC India, amongst others, in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Airtel, Apple forge content pact; Wynk Music app to shut down

Bharti Airtel, an India founded global communications company, yesterday announced a content tie-up with Apple that will allow Airtel Xstream post-paid premium customers explore award-winning content on Apple TV+ and get access to Apple Music through special offers. In a joint statement, Airtel and Apple said large screen video content viewership is growing at a fast pace in India...

Watcho partners Fastway, Netplus for entertainment bundle

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing customer convenience and expanding its regional footprint, Dish TV’s OTT aggregation platform, Watcho, has entered into a partnership with Fastway, a prominent Cable TV service provider, and Netplus, Fastway’s internet service arm...

Need to develop standardised gaming sector age-ratings:AIGDF

There is a need to develop a standardised age-rating system for games to prevent users from content-related harms and development of the regulated and responsible gaming sector in the country, an All India Game Developers’ Forum (AIGDF) report said yesterday. The amended IT Rules 2021 require applying measures to safeguard children

ABP LIVE to host India Infrastructure Conclave today

ABP LIVE, one of India’s leading digital news platforms, is set to host the prestigious ABP LIVE India Infrastructure Conclave 2024 on August 28 in New Delhi. The event will gather influential voices from across India’s infrastructure sector, celebrating the country’s transformative achievements and laying the groundwork for future development, the news network said in a press release.

Zee 24 TAAS to air ‘Shikshan Parishad’ on Aug 31

Zee 24 TAAS has announced it’d telecast ‘Shikshan Parishad 2024’ on August 31. The event, themed ‘Advancing Education: Strategies and Solutions,’ will be aired to inspire audiences with cutting-edge strategies and pioneering solutions aimed at transforming the future of education in Maharashtra....

News18 India to host Diamond States Summit in Mumbai on August 29

Following the resounding success of the Diamond States Summit (DSS) in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, News18 India is now set to bring the esteemed event to Maharashtra on August 29 in Mumbai. This high-profile summit aims to spotlight the region’s key achievements...

Apple taps insider Kevan Parekh as CFO, replacing Luca Maestri

Tech giant Apple on Monday named insider Kevan Parekh as its chief financial officer, replacing company veteran Luca Maestri who will transition from the role on Jan. 1, 2025. The leadership change comes ahead of Apple’s multiple product launches this fall season...

YouTube may soon enable users to share specific timestamps on mobile easily

YouTube is reportedly experimenting with a new feature that simplifies the process of sharing specific timestamps or clips from videos on its mobile app. According to a report by Times of India, the feature is designed to allow users to share a particular timestamp directly from the in-app share sheet, eliminating the need for multiple steps...