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26 February 2021 Volume 70 Issue No:03
 
  LATEST STORIES
 

Television | TV Channels

 
Aaj Tak launches #AajTakSabseTez campaign with classic art deco styled films  
The nation's undisputed No.1 news channel for 20 years, Aaj Tak marks the 20 year milestone in signature 'Sabse Tez Style'. Bold and gripping, the new campaign #AajTakSabseTez is a satirical take on the current news environment in the country.  
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iWorld | OTT

 
How the OTT industry views the govt's 'soft-touch' regulations  
The last couple of months have seen multiple controversies over original shows on over-the-top (OTT) platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. A number of petitions have been filed in court, members of Parliament questioned the government on OTT regulations, and many of the popular web-series were decried by the public.  
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Regulators | Trai

 
What are the key rules for OTT platforms under new guidelines?  
Over the last couple of months, there were numerous speculations about regulation of OTT content in India. After hinting for the last two-three weeks that the Centre is working on the process of framing guidelines for the OTT platforms.  
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iWorld | OTT

 
Social media platforms to set up grievance redressal mechanism, says Centre  
The government on Thursday directed social media platforms and intermediaries to appoint a grievance officer based in India for time-bound redressal of complaints of users.  
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DTH | DTH Operator

 
Carving out DTH biz DirecTV, the AT&T-TPG way  
Here's another look at how things are playing out in the DTH space in the US. AT&T, which acquired leading DTH firm DirecTV in 2014 in a much celebrated $48.5 billion deal, has announced it had reached an agreement with TPG Capital, the private equity platform of global alternative asset firm TPG, to spin that asset off into an entity called New DirecTV.  
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Television | TV Channels

 
INS asks Google to compensate publications for use of content  
The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) has asked search giant Google to compensate print publications for carrying their content online and share 85 per cent of the ad revenues amid a widening global face-off between big tech and media companies.  
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Regulators | Trai

 
TRAI invites suggestions on encouraging R&D in telecom, broadcasting sectors  
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has invited suggestions from academia, industry, related institutions, and the general public on encouraging research and development (R&D) in telecom and broadcasting sectors. The suggestions can be submitted till 15 March.  
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Regulators | Trai

 
Bigg Boss Kannada season 8 all set to return on Colors Kannada  
Colors Kannada is all set to launch the newest and most action-packed season yet of Bigg Boss Kannada. Hosted by the dashing heartthrob Kiccha Sudeep, Bigg Boss Kannada season eight will premiere on Colors Kannada at 6 pm on Sunday, 28 February, with subsequent episodes airing daily at 9:30 pm.  
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Press Releases
» Sony Sab brings back its beloved show in a whole new avatar with 'Jijaji Chhat Parr Koii Hai'
» MG marks another first; an all-women crew manufactures 50,000th Hector in Vadodara, Gujarat
» Zee TV launches Indian Pro Music League amidst a Glitzy Spectacle
» &flix brings MCU's biggest movie of the year 'Black Panther'
   
 
Videos
More News From Indian Television
Government announces broad framework of OTT regulation
The government today announced how it will regulate OTT and digital publishing. Speaking at a virtual press conference today, minister of information and broadcasting Prakash Javadekar said that the industry will have to follow a three step process to comply with the Centre's new guidelines on digital media. ................................ Read More...
 
Karnataka HC directs action against TV, cable operators over issue of hanging cables
The Karnataka high court has directed the state government authorities and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to take action against private internet, television and cable operators responsible for dangling electric, telephone and TV cables in the state capital.......................................... Read More...
 
GTPL Hathway looks to expand cable TV subs by over 50% in 3 years
The debate surrounding the future of cable operators in India has become more pressing in the wake of the Covid2019 crisis, which spurred the growth of over-the-top platforms and emergence of deep-pocket content aggregators.................................. Read More...
 
   
More Indian Stories From Elsewhere
   
»   Telefonica UK addresses Sky's O2-Virgin merger concerns: O2 CEO
»   Joe Biden signs executive order to review semiconductor shortage
    Source: ETTelecom
»   Xiaomi expands manufacturing capabilities in India with new smartphone, smart TV factories
»   News websites have to give govt details on editorial head, ownership: I&B Secretary
»   Telecom PLI norms: For incentives, up to 20 times incremental sales value to be considered
    Source: Indian Express
»   UK judge rules Nirav Modi can be extradited to India
»   Covid-19 vaccination: Those eligible in next phase can register on Co-Win app from 1 March
   

Source: Livemint

»   5G to unlock the transformative power of networks, says Trai chief
    Source: ET
»   Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah shares his thoughts on the new OTT guidelines
    Source: TOI
»   AT&T Spinning Off DirecTV After Losing Millions Of Customers
    Source: News18
»   As Australia makes Big Tech pay for news, India says 'closely monitoring' situation
    Source: Times Now News
»   Online news publishers must follow PCI, Cable Television Networks rules: Centre
    Source: Business Today
»   ISRO completes launch rehearsal of PSLV-C51 mission, 2 satellites drop out
    Source: BS
»   Dialling growth with telecom PLI scheme
    Source: Financial Express
»   Govt tightens rules for digital media and streaming services; experts discuss details
    Source: CNBCTV18
     
More International Stories From Elsewhere
   
»   Facebook returns news to Australian feeds as company seals further deals with media outlets
»   Al Jazeera staff say rightwing platform will 'irreparably tarnish' brand
    Source: The Guardian
»   TikTok Agrees to Pay $92 Million to Settle Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Privacy Violations
»   Amazon Fire TV and Gaming Boss Marc Whitten Exits to Join Unity Technologies
    Source: Variety
»   Sergey Brin's airship aims to use world's biggest mobile hydrogen fuel cell
»   Tim Hortons marks two years in China with Tencent investment
    Source: Techcrunch
»   Mike Tyson Slams Hulu's 'Iron Mike' Limited Series
»   Six Nations Rugby on Peacock Premium, NBCSN Feb. 27
    Source: Next Tv
»   The top 6 cable, satellite and telco pay TV operators in the fourth quarter of 2020: Ranking Comcast, DirecTV, Charter and more
»   NBCUniversal inks new deal with Charter to expand addressable ad reach
    Source: Fierce Video
»   Verizon Wireless Tops C-Band Bidders at Over $45 Billion
»   Showtime to Develop 'Ray Donovan' Feature Film
    Source: Multichannel News
»   Amino receives Amazon Prime Video approval
»   SES renews Sky UK deal
    Source: Broadband Tv News
»   Ultra HD Forum Announces New Board Leadership
»   FCC Claims Lack of Jurisdiction in Hulu, Sinclair RSN Dispute
    Source: TV Technology
     
     
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