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TRAI proposes regulatory framework for free TV streaming platforms like Samsung TV Plus and Pluto TV, citing concerns over licensing, content oversight, and fair competition. The free television streaming model on smart TVs is likely to face regulatory scrutiny, with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) proposing a formal framework to regulate such platforms, while pointing to concerns around licensing, content accountability and fair competition. In a consultation paper, the regul ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday released a consultation paper seeking stakeholder views on framing a regulatory framework for application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) services, including Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) platforms. The move follows a reference from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), which highlighted concerns over the rapid growth of FAST services operating without a clear r ...Read More >
Mumbai: OTT deals have become one of the hottest talking points in the run-up to big-ticket film releases. From record-breaking digital rights to strategic platform tie-ups, these deals often reflect a film's scale, reach, and expectations. And now, Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, has entered the spotlight not just for its grand vision, but for a massive OTT deal that is already making headlines. Namit Malhotra's Ramayana is being mounted on an unprecedented scale, with a reported production ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In India's broadcast economy, free is turning out to be the most valuable play. Prasar Bharati's flagship DTH platform, DD Free Dish, has emerged as the backbone of its commercial engine, contributing Rs 1,285 crore in FY24 making it the single largest source of internal revenue. The numbers tell a story of quiet transformation. Out of Rs 1,911.6 crore reported under income from sales and services, DD Free Dish alone accounts for a dominant share, underlining its growing importance in a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The US has listed India's preference for use of domestic satellites for direct-to-home (DTH) television services, the inability of American electronic payment services suppliers to participate in the UPI ecosystem, localised shutdown of internet and data localisation requirements as barriers to foreign trade. In its 2026 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the US Trade Representative (USTR) also cited high tariffs, particularly on agriculture products, surcharge ...Read More >
Dish TV India Limited provides direct to home (DTH) television and teleport services in India. The company offers connected devices, such as Dish SMRT Hub and D2H Stream; regional content; and value-added services. It also provides programming, live TV, and user-generated content through Watcho platform; FLIQS which provides films, web series, and short-form videos; and Zing Super Device, a 2-in-1 device that merges pay TV channels with a free-to-air package. In addition, the company operates, m ...Read More >
The moment in question featured Ranveer Singh's character Hamza, also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, in an intense fight sequence. In a reflection captured during the scene, a cameraman was visible for a split second, something sharp-eyed viewers caught and shared widely on social media. The clip soon turned into a meme fest, drawing both amusement and criticism. The makers, however, moved swiftly to address the issue. According to a trade source quoted by Bollywood Hungama, "Cinemas across the ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National film award winning director Sandeep Raj's latest outing Mowgli had a special premiere screening on December 11, ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on December 13, 2025 and it has left many impressed. Mowgli is about the battle between love and lust, a tribal man fights to save his deaf and mute girlfriend from a ruthless forest officer, unravelling cat and mouse drama within the heart of the forest. The film has been written by Rama Maruthi, Sandeep Raj and Radhak ...Read More >
PUNE, Oct 22: Eknath Vasant Chitnis, who along with Vikram Sarabhai laid the foundation of India's space programme, breathed his last here on Wednesday, family members said. Chitnis had turned 100 in July. He was unwell for the past few days and suffered a heart attack Wednesday morning, they said. A visionary scientist and an institution builder, Chitnis played a crucial role in selecting the site for India's first rocket launch at Thumba in Kerala. A meeting attended by the first prime ministe ...Read More >
Pune: Eknath Vasant Chitnis, who along with Vikram Sarabhai laid the foundation of India's space programme, breathed his last here on Wednesday, family members said. Chitnis had turned 100 in July. He was unwell for the past few days and suffered a heart attack Wednesday morning, they said. A visionary scientist and an institution builder, Chitnis played a crucial role in selecting the site for India's first rocket launch at Thumba in Kerala. Chitnis also served as chairman of the Press Trust o ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 4 (PTI) Security agencies have gathered evidence, including documents issued by the government of Pakistan and biometric data, confirming that the three slain foreign terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals, officials said on Monday. The terrorists, identified as senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Dachigam forest on the outskirts of Srinagar on July 28 during an operation code-named 'Mahad ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's smartphone and electronics industry has raised serious concerns over what it describes as informal but targeted trade restrictions imposed by China. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), in a letter to the government, sought swift policy measures to address these unofficial restrictions, which could derail the country's $32 billion export-driven manufacturing ambitions. As per the ICEA letter, India's electronics manufacturing sector remains heavily reliant o ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (PTI) JioStar, the JV created after the merger of the media business of Reliance and the India business of global media giant Walt Disney, has reported revenues of Rs 11,222 crore in the June quarter with an EBITDA of Rs 1,017 crore. The JV had reported a revenue of Rs 10,006 crore in the previous January-March quarter. "1Q FY26 was driven by a successful IPL season with strong growth across both TV and digital platforms," said an earnings statement from Reliance Industries. ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 17: Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with AI-powered search engine Perplexity, offering a free 12-month subscription of Perplexity Pro -- worth Rs 17,000 -- to all its mobile, Wi-Fi, and DTH customers across India. A statement said that Perplexity is a conversational search engine that delivers real-time, accurate answers instead of listing web pages. The Pro version includes advanced features such as access to premium AI models like GPT-4.1 and Claude, image generation, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Bharti Airtel has partnered with AI-powered search engine Perplexity to offer 12-month Perplexity Pro premium subscription free of cost to its 360 million customers. The move assumes significance as it marks Perplexity's first partnership with an Indian telecom company. It comes at a time when NVIDIA-backed Perplexity (the AI-powered search and answer engine that offers real-time responses to users in a conversational language) is positioning itself to challenge the dom ...Read More >
The India tour of Bangladesh is effectively off. While no official announcement has been made, preparations for the short white-ball series scheduled for next month have been put on ice by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Understandably, the deteriorating diplomatic relations between the countries appear to be taking their toll. The first clear sign of the tour's cancellation, or rather its postponement, came when the BCB paused the sale of its media rights. The technical bidding was origina ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Drug Controller General of India to consult experts and relevant stakeholders in deciding a plea over drug combinations sold in the market for weight loss treatment. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela asked the petitioner to give a representation to the DGCI, which was asked to decide the matter within three months. Also Read | 'Janaki' Title Row: Malayalam Film Industry Holds Protest in Front ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 02: Akashvani Srinagar inaugurated a state-of-the-art audio studio today dedicated exclusively to the special transmission of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2025. The new facility has been set up to provide seamless and high-quality broadcast services to Yatris and listeners across the globe during the Yatra period. The studio was formally inaugurated by Gurbinder Singh, Deputy Director General (Engineering) and Head of Office, Akashvani Srinagar. While speaking on the occas ...Read More >
Lucknow: With Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday, the goat markets in the city are bustling with activities, with Muslims making a beeline to select a goat or two for the sacrifice, an obligatory ritual for those who can afford one.In Lucknow, the Bakra Mandis have come up at Joggers Park, Dubagga, Nimbu Park, Herding Bridge (Pakka Pul), Khurramnagar, and Moulviganj.Of these, Dubagga market has established itself as a prominent destination, offering an extensive collection of sacrificial goats up for grabs ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, June 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the Supreme Court has taken cognisance of Guwahati's perennial flood problem and issued notices in this regard to the governments of Assam, Meghalaya and also to the apex court's empowered committee. "The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of the matter, and a person had filed a case in the apex court in regard to the possible role of University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) in aggravating Guwahati's flood ...Read More >
The books for class 9-12 will be available from 2026-27. New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reduced the prices of books for classes 9 to 12 by 20 per cent. The decision was announced by NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani during an event held in the national capital on Monday. The reduction in the prices of books will be effective from the upcoming academic year. News agency PTI quoted the minister as saying that while the textbooks for classes 9 ...Read More >
The incident, reported from Fatehpur district, comes days after the Supreme Court underlined that bulldozer action is unacceptable under the rule of law. Bulldozers being used to demolish an allegedly encroached part of the Noori Jama Masjid in UP. A part of a 185-year-old mosque in Uttar Pradesh was demolished by local authorities on Tuesday. Reason: authorities claim the structure was encroaching on the Banda-Bahraich Highway. The incident, reported from Fatehpur district, comes days after ...Read More >
Cyber Monday is a major online shopping event celebrated the Monday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It was created by retailers in 2005 as a way to encourage people to shop online, following the popularity of Black Friday sales. The day has grown in significance over the years, offering deep discounts across a wide range of products, from electronics to fashion, often rivaling the in-store deals of Black Friday. This year, Cyber Monday falls on December 2, 2024, providing consumers with ...Read More >
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