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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has significantly ramped up its regulatory oversight of the cable television distribution sector, resulting in a substantial reduction in the number of licensed Multi System Operators (MSOs) across India. As of September...

Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to onboard a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU) to steer the next phase of growth for its Over-The-Top (OTT) platform, WAVES. This strategic move comes as...

Prasar Bharati has initiated the 90th e-auction for the allocation of vacant MPEG-2 slots on its DD Free Dish platform. The auction, scheduled to begin on August 20, 2025, will allot slots for the period from August 29, 2025,...

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) is embarking on a significant brand evolution, shifting its core identity to ‘Aapka Apna ZEE’ (Your Own ZEE). This new positioning, as explained by Kartik Mahadev, CEO of ZEE’s new identity initiative, is designed...

The Indian Premier League (IPL), a cricketing extravaganza that captivates millions, has evolved into a financial powerhouse. While on-field performance remains crucial, IPL teams are increasingly looking beyond the pitch to diversify their revenue streams and ensure long-term financial...

TV Today Network has announced a strategic investment of ₹9.4 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vibgyor Broadcasting, as part of a rights issue. This decision was approved by the company's Board of Directors during a meeting held on March...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently unveiled its comprehensive recommendations on the 'Framework for Service Authorisations for the Provision of Broadcasting Services,' marking a significant shift in India's broadcasting landscape. This framework, aligned with the Telecommunications...

In a significant development, K. Satish Nambudiripad has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of Doordarshan, India's public service broadcaster. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades in the Indian Information Service (IIS), Nambudiripad brings a wealth...

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, led by Chairman Nishikant Dubey, is set to convene on February 13, 2025. The primary agenda is to gather oral evidence from representatives of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting...

In a significant move to ensure wider access to diverse content, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued an advisory mandating cable operators to carry additional TV channels as part of compliance under the Cable Television Networks...