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MeitY Secretary S Krishnan to elucidate on AI and accountability at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025

S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), Government of India, is slated to share his insights on a futuristic regulatory AI blueprint. (Image: S Krishnan speaking at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave in 2024)

MeitY’s S Krishnan to spotlight AI and accountability and the regulatory roadmap at Storyboard18’s Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave 2025, on February 27, in New Delhi.

TV News commands advertiser interest despite digital surge; print yet to reclaim pre-Covid ground

With digital platforms prone to misinformation, and print's premium rates and uncertain circulation numbers, advertisers are increasingly turning to TV news channels.

As digital platforms grow, Television News too continues to capture both viewers and advertisers, while print media is yet to regain its pre-Covid audience and advertiser interest.

Breaking: K. Satish Nambudiripad to be appointed as DG Doordarshan

According to Prasar Bharati's announcement, the selected candidates will serve a three-year tenure, which may be extended but will not exceed five years, including any prior deputation service.

Nambudiripad is likely to take the charge in next three days, sources tell Storyboard18.

EXCLUSIVE: Parliamentary Committee meets OTT players; discuss AI and ‘vulgarity’ in content

Earlier, in March 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some cases, pornographic content.

The committee also discussed the use of artificial intelligence and other challenges faced by OTT players. Streamers argue that new regulations in this rapidly growing sector could hinder progress and discourage investment.

Sony Sports Network secures exclusive broadcast rights for PCB’s home series and 2025 PSL

The agreement commenced with the recent tri-nation 4 ODI series between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa.

The television rights are exclusive for the regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar while Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri-Lanka being non-exclusive.

300k+ viewers flock to News18 India during Delhi Exit polls

News18 India dominated the Hindi news segment with a staggering 309,718 peak concurrent views at 6:55 pm.

News18 India’s dominance in the Hindi news segment was evident with its peak concurrent views exceeding 300,000.

Paramount and Nielsen sign multi-year measurement and analytics deal across Paramount’s broadcast, cable and streaming platforms

The deal comes on the heels of a number of Nielsen innovations. On February 3, Nielsen announced its Out-of-Home (OOH) measurement now covers 100 percent of the US contiguous television population. In January 2025, Nielsen was accredited for Big Data + Panel measurement, following its November 2024 announcement of its accreditation for a first-party live streaming solution. (Image Source: Awful Announcing)

Paramount has licensed new Nielsen services as part of the agreement, including Advanced Audiences, Big Data + Panel, Ad-Supported Streaming Platform Ratings, Nielsen ONE Ads for Connected Television, and National out-of-home expansion to inform advertising, programming and licensing strategies.

ZEEL gets GST notice of Rs 16.60 million for ineligible ITC claims

The violation stated reads GST demanded towards excess ITC claimed in GSTR-3B.

ZEEL believes the case has merit and will appeal within three months under the TNGST Act. The company assured investors that the order will not materially impact its financials or operations.

Govt issues advisory to cable operators; mandatory to carry four DD HD channels

Cable TV networks are mandated to broadcast all DD channels. (Photo: Unsplash)

Ministry of I&B has issued advisory to multi-system operators and local cable operators, notifying the names of Doordarshan channels including- DD National HD, DD News HD, DD Sports HD and DD India HD- to be mandatorily carried by the cable operators.

CNBC-AWAAZ dominates Budget coverage with 5 lakh concurrent views on YouTube during FM speech

CNBC-AWAAZ’s in-depth coverage is complemented by an exceptional panel of experts from the world of finance, investment, and economy, ensuring viewers gain the most comprehensive insights. The channel’s programming is driven by a dedicated team of reporters, researchers, and anchors, led by Anuj Singhal, Managing Editor, CNBC-AWAAZ.

CNBC-AWAAZ outperforms Zee Business with 3x viewership.