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India's largest free-to-air (FTA) Direct-to-Home (DTH) platform, DD Free Dish, has allocated two more vacant MPEG-4 slots in its 89th online e-auction. TNP NEWS and Living India News have successfully acquired these slots, ensuring their availability on the public...

In a monumental shift poised to revolutionize India's television and digital audience measurement landscape, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has effectively "opened up" the Television Rating Point (TRP) market. Through significant amendments to its "Policy Guidelines for...

In a significant move set to redefine sports coverage across Indian media, NDTV today, Friday, June 27, 2025, announced the appointment of renowned sports journalist Boria Majumdar as its Consulting Editor for Sports. Majumdar, a highly respected figure with...

The intense battle over satellite communication (satcom) spectrum allocation in India has escalated dramatically, as the Broadband India Forum (BIF) has launched a scathing critique against the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). BIF, representing major technology and satellite...

In a significant move to formalize and safeguard its vast media archives, Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster, has issued a public notice inviting stakeholders to submit claims of ownership or association for numerous classic Doordarshan programs. The directive,...

Beauty and fashion e-retailer Nykaa is significantly scaling up its quick commerce operations, with its "Nykaa Now" fast delivery venture now expanded to seven major cities across India. The move, announced through regulatory filings, underscores Nykaa's aggressive push into...

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval to Alpha Wave Global, a prominent US private equity firm, for its acquisition of a minority stake in Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited. This clearance, announced by the fair...

In a strategic move to diversify its revenue streams and tap into India's rapidly expanding experience economy, NDTV has announced the appointment of media veteran Rahul Shaw to lead its newly launched experiential business. The new vertical, officially named...

In a significant paradigm shift for the Indian broadcast media landscape, the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India has announced it will discontinue its four-week rolling average system and, effective June 26, 2025, begin releasing weekly unrolled viewership estimates...

Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster, is seeking qualified and experienced professionals to fill two critical whole-time positions on its Board: Member (Finance) and Member (Personnel). The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, issued a recruitment...