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TRAI should limit its recommendations to carriage related aspects of broadcasting: IBDF

The TRAI recommendations follow a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in January 2024, seeking revised recommendations on M2M communication policies, particularly related to spectrum, roaming, and service quality requirements.

FICCI suggested that content regulation must remain under dedicated legislation and within the jurisdiction of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

TRAI to meet broadcasters, DPOs on 5 December for consultation on audit related provisions

Storyboard18 had first reported about the clash between Broadcasters and DPOs around the audit-related provisions of the Interconnection Regulations, 2017, and the Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual.

Actor Jackie Shroff files plaint in NCLT against former stakeholders of Sony Entertainment

In February 2023, the NCLT found merit in Shroff’s claims of oppression and mismanagement, directing the majority shareholders to purchase his shares for ₹18.53 crore.

In 2023, Shroff filed a petition alleging that his interests were negatively impacted due to management discrepancies and the dominance of majority shareholders.

Storyboard18 Impact: ASCI to report B4U Music’s betting ad to MIB

Storyboard18 reached out to Santosh Garg, Director of B4U Network Limited, for a comment, but he declined to respond.

Additionally, B4U Television Network India Limited has blacklisted the marketing agency that paid for the advertisement’s telecast.

TV-As-A-Service: How Streambox Media’s Dor plans to redefine content consumption

Founded by Anuj Gandhi, Streambox Media is backed by Micromax Informatics, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, and Stride Ventures.

The homegrown media tech company is also planning to expand its services in Far East countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia.

Streambox Media launches Dor as ‘India’s first subscription TV service’

(From left to right: Rahul Sharma and Anuj Gandhi)

Streambox Media is a media-tech venture founded by Anuj Gandhi and backed by Micromax Informatics, along with Nikhil Kamath and Stride Ventures.

Punit Goenka withdraws consent for re-appointment as ZEEL’s MD in upcoming AGM

In his personal capacity, Punit Goenka, through his wife and son, bought ZEEL’s shares.

In a November 18 statement, Punit Goenka said he had asked ZEEL’s board to relieve him from the position of managing director as he wants to ‘focus’ on the operational responsibilities as the chief executive officer.

Sony Pictures secures exclusive media rights for ACC, pays 70% hike for deal

This partnership ensures comprehensive coverage of Asian cricket’s tournaments across television, digital, and audio platforms. (Image source: YouTube)

According to the ACC, the landmark deal comprises media rights for tournaments like Men’s and Women’s Asia Cups, Men’s and Women’s Under-19 Asia Cups, and the Men’s and Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cups.

Massive disruption in US media industry, Comcast to spin off cable channels

The majority of NBCUniversal, including the NBC broadcast network, its movie studio, and theme parks, will remain under Comcast’s ownership.

Comcast announced that the new entity will include USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and the Golf Channel, along with several “complementary digital assets” such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and SportsEngine.

TRAI extends deadline for comments on authorisation framework for broadcasting services

MIB has also highlighted certain issues that may be considered while formulating recommendations for digital radio broadcast policy.

The telecom authority’s consultation paper aims to streamline licensing and service rules across broadcasting services.