09 July 2016 | Volume 68 - Issue No: 08         visit website: www.indiantelevision.com   Regulators | I&B Ministry Indian govt warns against re-transmission of Peace TV illegally Viacom 18, after ruling the rating charts in the Kannada market for 62 weeks, now is set to launch its second GEC in the same space. Come 24 July 2016 Karnataka will have a new channel, Colors Super offering new programming. continue reading...           Regulators | I&B Ministry Govt examining proposal to relax FDI norms in Print Media After a recent slew of relaxations relating to foreign investment norms, the PM Narendra Modi-led government is said to be considering a proposal to liberalise investment levels in print media. continue reading...   Regulators | I&B Ministry Total of television channels in India rises to 892, with three cleared in June With clearance to three private television satellite channels including two news channels in June, the total number has risen to 892 of which news and current affairs channels number 403. continue reading...   Cable TV | Multi System Operators Delay in Phase III monetisation likely to disturb profitability of MSOs: ICRA TIn the cable TV space, in the current fiscal the revenue growth of multiple system operators (MSOs) will remain sensitive to regulatory changes, says ICRA. While lifting of stay orders and consequent discontinuation of analog signals in Phase III markets will remain a key subscription revenue growth driver. continue reading...   Television | TV Channels Viacom 18 launches second GEC - Colors Super for Kannada audiences   Television | TV Channels FYI TV18 rollout with Chetan Bhagat and Vicky Ratnani   iWorld | Broadband BIF bats for OTT regulations & level-playing field for all in Net Neutrality debate           MSOs profitability to get hit by delay in monetisation from phase III: ICRA Government cracks the whip on telecast by unauthorised channels amid Zakir Naik row Brookfield Asset Management eyes Reliance Communications' tower company   Source: ET     Videocon d2h enters into a unique association with SULTAN   Source: IIFL     To mute Peace TV, govt to get lesson from abroad   Source: IE     Telco stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'   Source: BS     Telecom stocks dive up to 4% on DoT demand notice worries Telecom, internet services to be spread across Arunachal Net neutrality: Broadband forum seeks level playing field   Source: ET Telecom     The TRAI needs to revisit VAS fraud regulations   Source: Medianama     How Facebook's OpenCellular platform can work in India   Source: First Post     Government policy required to drive growth of app market in India: TRAI   Source: BGR     This app found mention in TRAI's latest paper. It'll give you free data every time you use it!   Source: BI         Court ruling could make sharing Netflix and Spotify passwords a federal crime BBC urged to be more transparent over high-risk projects Source: The Guardian     Box Office: 'Secret Life of Pets' to Sink 'Finding Dory,' 'Mike and Dave' With $95 Million Opening Weekend Source: Variety     Facebook explains censorship policy for Live video Study of Candy Crush players finds virtual currency buyers don't go for upsells Source: TC     FCC's O'Rielly Posts FCC Reform Proposals Sen. Stabenow: FCC Should Study Set-Top Impact on Small MVPDs MTV, BET Plan Live Town Hall on Violence Fans Love Season Two of 'Outlander,' Gear Up for Finale Broadcasting Cable     D.C. Court Won't Review Tennis Channel Decision   Source: Multichannel     Global rollout for BBC iPlayer Radio Viacom strengthens presence in Greece Google buys Anvato   Source: Broadband TV News     DaySequerra Will Acquire Orban Source: Tv Technology.     Anne Bulford named as BBC's first female deputy director general Source: TVB Europe         Movies | Hindi Nine arrested in latest raids on pirates of popular Hindi films in Delhi markets Despite frantic efforts by filmmakers and producers of software, piracy continues unabated and those who enforce the law - police - only act when complaints are filed instead of keeping a regular tab on law breakers. continue reading... Movies | Hollywood AXN presents back to back seasons of Orphan Black It's time to put on our thinking caps and get mind rushed as one of the most entertaining and popular sci-fi drama Orphan Black is back, right from the beginning. continue reading...             Punit & Amit Goenka win MIPTV 2016 Medaille D'Honneur Award Cable TV | Multi System Operators Delay in Phase III monetisation likely to disturb profitability of MSOs: ICRA   Television | TV Channels Zee News release new