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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.
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.
Prasar Bharati has initiated the 90th e-auction for the allocation of vacant MPEG-2 slots on its DD Free Dish platform.
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) is embarking on a significant brand evolution, shifting its core identity to ‘Aapka Apna ZEE’ (Your Own ZEE).
The Indian Premier League (IPL), a cricketing extravaganza that captivates millions, has evolved into a financial powerhouse.
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 26, 2025.
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.
In a significant development, K. Satish Nambudiripad has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of Doordarshan, India’s public service broadcaster.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, led by Chairman Nishikant Dubey, is set to convene on February 13, 2025.
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 (Regulation) Act, 1995.
Jio Star, the broadcasting giant born from the merger of Star India and Viacom18, has proposed significant price hikes for its channel packages.
A significant transformation is on the horizon for India’s media and entertainment sector as Viacom18 and Star India are set to announce their merger on November 13, 2024.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has announced the launch of an e-auction for 730 private FM radio channels across 234 newly uncovered cities in India.
Meta has rolled out its latest safety initiative, ‘Scams Se Bacho ‘, partnering with Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana to raise awareness about online scams and encourage safer digital practices.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper focusing on formulating a Digital Radio Broadcast Policy for private radio broadcasters.
The merger between Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company’s Indian media assets is progressing, as the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) has granted approval for the transfer of non-news TV channel licences from Viacom18 Media Pvt.