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JioCinema logs over 71.5 crore views for the MI vs CSK clash

The IPL has proved to be an advertisers’ delight and the most coveted asset in cricket. (Image source: @IPL)

The official streaming platform for the TATA IPL amassed 933 crore minutes of watch time and 13 crore viewers.

Will DoT and MIB clash over broadcasting control heat up in Modi govt’s third term?

The NBP aims at stipulating the vision, mission, goals and strategies that could set the tone for a planned development and growth of the broadcasting sector in the country in the era of new and emerging technologies.

The crux of the issue lies in the perceived synergy between broadcasting and the telecom/technology ecosystems.

Sony Pictures Networks India and Formula E announce three-year media partnership

Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer - Distribution & International Business and Head - Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India, said "Formula E enjoys a loyal following among motorsports fans in India and we expect it to grow further with the inclusion of rising star, Jehan Daruvala. Formula E is the future of motorsports racing in the world and we are confident that the strong Indian connection is bound to ensure more love from sports enthusiasts in India.”

SPNI will broadcast all races of the Championship’s tenth season on Sony Sports Network channels on television. Fans will be able to stream all practice sessions live, as well as qualifying and races this season, on SPNI’s OTT platform, Sony LIV.

ONEOTT Intertainment Ltd and 7Star Group announce strategic alliance to grow business

The alliance is also developing plans to offer integrated services to their customers that would extend beyond broadband to other services like OTT, IPTV, WIFI, VoIP/intercom and even bespoke CCTV solutions.

Both partners are looking to focus on growing the broadband business in Maharashtra initially, whilst setting the tone to expand services together in other markets.

Vodafone Idea announces new all-in-one entertainment app: One subscription for multiple platforms

The app will be accessible via smartphones, smart TV’s and the web. (Image sourced via Vi wrbsite)

The app will include over 13 apps and 400 live TV channels, along with complementary access to multiple content libraries, reported ET.

TATA IPL 2024 sees blockbuster opening day on JioCinema; clocks 51 percent surge in viewers over IPL 2023

CSK was created in 2008 as the division of India Cements

As JioCinema commenced their second season on digital, over 59 Crore video views were registered on the platform for the opening day of TATA IPL 2024 which led to 660 crore minutes of watch-time.

It is Day 1 in streaming in India: Prime Video’s Mike Hopkins

Hopkins also shared that the next 250 million subscribers that the platform is going to acquire, they are definitely going to come from outside of the United States. And this is not going to happen unless Prime Video does a really good job for customers in India as well.

In conversation with Indian director-producer Karan Johar at the Prime Video conference, Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios spoke about the current India market, how he sees it evolving, the strategies being implemented for growth and more.

OTT platforms blocked by govt: Neufliks, X Prime, Besharams, Mood X, Prime Play – what are they?

The recent decision was taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 in consultation with other Ministries and Departments of the Government of India, and domain experts specializing in media and entertainment, women's rights, and child rights.

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has clamped down on OTT platforms that have repeatedly violated content rules and blocked the apps and their social media distribution channels.

MIB blocks 18 OTT platforms for showing obscene and vulgar content

The recent decision was taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 in consultation with other Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, and domain experts specializing in media and entertainment, women's rights, and child rights. (Representative Image: Glenn Carstens-Peters via Unsplash)

Ministry of I&B takes action against obscene content on OTT Platforms. 18 OTT platforms after multiple warnings from Union Minister Anurag Thakur. 19 Websites, 10 Apps, 57 Social Media Handles of OTT platforms blocked nationwide for violations.