Hike FDI cap, allow FM radio to broadcast news: Trai
Trai wants news to be allowed on private FM radio; also recommends increase in FDI cap to 49% for non-news and 26% for those FM radio operators who want to broadcast news(22 feb 2008)

Trai recommendation on FM radio under study: Govt
Government says it is studying the recommendation by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India that private FM radio channels should be permitted to broadcast news.( 26 feb 2008)

Cas extension not being put on hold: Govt
Govt denies putting a hold on extension of Cas to remaining areas of Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata; says scheme succeeded in enrolling 5,09,469 set-top box subscribers within 1 year.(27 feb 2008)

MIB may submit report on Content Code issue to HC by mid-March
The Information & Broadcasting ministry is likely to submit a report on the Content Code issue by mid-March; the Supreme Court committee is also preparing to submit its report. (27 feb 2008)

Trai starts debate on entry of political parties into broadcast sector
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India releases consultation paper on whether to allow state governments, political parties or religious bodies to run their one broadcasting channels. (25 feb 2008)

Broadcast Bill unlikely in Budget session
Broadcast Bill unlikely to come up in Budget session; I&B minister Dasmunsi says govt. had heard stakeholders & is in process of amending the bill before placing it in Parliament. (25 feb 2008)

Ficci for 10-year tax holiday to animation, gaming sector
Ficci wants animation, gaming & VFX to be given 10-year tax holiday; budget 2008-09 should also do away with service tax. (26 feb 2008)

FM operators demand lower import duty, 8-year tax holiday
FM operators expect reduction of customs duty for import of equipment in Budget 2008; demand 8-year tax holiday. (27 feb 2008)

Multiplex owners demand uniform entertainment tax
Multiplex owners demand uniformity of entertainment tax in Budget 2008; ask for decrease in service tax on lease rentals.(28 feb 2008)

Ten Sports renews West Indies cricket rights
Ten Sports renews broadcast partnership with West Indies Cricket Board and acquires the cricket rights for the next five years; tours include visits by India in 2009 and 2012. (28 feb 2008)

IPL ropes in Hero Honda as co-sponsor
Hero Honda Motors joins BCCI's IPL as co-sponsor for an undisclosed amount; DLF is the title sponsor. (22 feb 2008)

iLabs acquires 60% in Lehren Entertainment, to launch first Bollywood news channel
iLabs Capital acquires 60 per cent stake in Mumbai-based Lehren Entertainment to launch the first Bollywood news channel; makes investment through wholly-owned subsidiary. (28 feb 2008)

'Jodhaa Akbar' to travel South in Tamil and Telugu
Jodhaa Akbar generates around Rs 855 million across 26 countries in 10 days; to release in Tamil & Telugu on 6 March. (25 feb 2008)

MP follows Rajasthan, bans UTV's Jodhaa-Akbar
Film is banned in MP & Ambala after protests by Rajput community at theatres; UTV to move court if ban not revoked. (22 feb 2008)

UTV moves Madhya Pradesh High Court against ban order
Following the ban on the screening of Jodhaa Akbar in MP, UTV moves the state High Court to get the order revoked. (23 feb 2008)

'Karzzz…' to release in August, budget Rs 250-300 mn
T-Series' remake of Subhash Ghai's Karz is ready for release in August this year on a budget of Rs 250-300 million.(27 feb 2008)

Dish TV's deal for 5% equity to Biyani's private equity firm off
Deal between Dish TV and Indivision, the private equity arm of Kishore Biyani's Future Capital, seems to be off; DTH firm cancels proposal to allot securities worth Rs 2.5 billion.(22 feb 2008)

UTV Movies gets 250 titles, plans Rs 300 mn promo
UTV Movies acquires 250 titles including Halla Bol and Aap Ka Suroor; sets aside Rs 300 million for promoting the Hindi movie channel. (26 feb 2008)

INX News ropes in Karan Thapar's ITV as editorial advisor
NewsX appoints Karan Thapar's Infotainment TV as editorial advisor; firm to advise on editorial development of the channel. (25 feb 2008)

Get set for a mythological crossfire in Hindi GEC space
Hindi entertainment television is all set to ride the spiritual bandwagon this summer; Star Plus and 9X to separately launch Mahabharata and Sony to re-run Jay Hanuman.(23 feb 2008)

DD Direct to add channels, woo subscribers
DD Direct Plus in talks with Tara Bangla & Korean TV to add to existing offering of 42 TV channels; wooing Indian channels by lowering carriage fee from Rs 10 million to Rs 2.5 million. (23 feb 2008)

GreyCells18 launches education channel Topper
Greycells18 Media has announced the launch of its curriculum-based education TV channel Topper, which is part of the Topper Integrated Learning System. (25 feb 2008)

DQ Entertainment acquires 20% in Method Films
DQ Entertainment takes 20 per cent stake in French company Method Films SA for an undisclosed amount.(28 feb 2008)

Shashi Kalathil joins Future Group's Galaxy Ent as CEO
Shashi Kalathil will join Galaxy Entertainment, a company where Future Group has interests. (25 feb 2008)