Category: Television

Local Cable Operators’ registration goes fully online on Broadcast Seva Portal under amended rules

Effective from today, LCO registrations will be conducted entirely online with the Ministry itself as their registering authority.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today issued a notification amending the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994 (the Rules), to streamline the Local Cable Operator (LCO) registration process.

TRAI releases recommendations on Regulatory framework for Ground-based Broadcasters

The terrestrially transmitted channels can be carried to multiple DPO networks simultaneously for re-transmission. Considering these developments, it is essential to establish an enabling framework to ensure that service providers can fully leverage technological advancements.

The framework for Ground-based Broadcasters shall be similar to the framework contained in the ‘Guidelines for Uplinking and downlinking of Satellite Television Channels in India, 2022’ for traditional satellite-based broadcasters.

Prasar Bharati and Adhikari Brothers enter into a strategic alliance to expand content horizons

Under this collaboration, Sri Adhikari Brothers’ broadcast channels—Mastiii, Dabangg, and Maiboli—will also be accessible on the Waves. (From left to right - Prasar Bharati and Sri Adhikari Brothers. Image Source: YouTube and LinkedIn)

As part of this collaboration, Sri Adhikari Brothers’ diverse range of content will be made available on Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform WAVES as well as on linear television channels.

Redefining Marathi news: How News18 Lokmat’s innovation and integrity drove it to the top

News18 Lokmat has ascended to the number-one position in market share, according to the latest data from the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC). The channel’s combination of cutting-edge technology, carefully honed content strategy, and an acute understanding of its audience has catapulted it to the forefront of Maharashtra's media scene, outpacing its rivals in a fiercely competitive market.

Driven by innovation and audience-centric strategies, News18 Lokmat claims top spot in Marathi news. Find out how.

TDSAT directs Zee Media to pay Hinduja Global Solutions Rs 1.69 crore in a week

The petitioner requested TDSAT to declare the notices dated January 3, 2025, and December 16, 2024, as void ab initio and legally invalid.

TDSAT member Subodh Kumar Gupta ordered that, as an interim measure, Zee Media, the petitioner, is to pay Hinduja Global Solutions Rs1,69,70,832 of the total outstanding amount of Rs3,39,41,664 by Jan 13.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Mahakumbh songs produced by AIR & Doordarshan

'Mahakumbh Hai' was sung by the music composer and singer Kailash Kher, the lyrics were penned by writer Aalok Shrivastav, and the music composed and arranged by Kshitij Tarey.

‘Mahakumbh Hai’ and Akashvani’s composition is a tribute to India’s rich cultural heritage, and the significance and grandeur of the Mahakumbh Mela.