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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.

India smartphone market revenue all-time high in 2024; Nothing becomes fastest-growing brand

According to a Counterpoint Research report, vivo led the market in terms of volume for the first time in FY2024. Apple led the market in terms of value for the second successive year. (Representative Image: Vojtech Bruzek via Unsplash)

According to Counterpoint Research, premium smartphones now account for one in five shipments in India.

Amazon MX Player’s no ‘soft porn’, no sports content gambit

Amazon acquired the Indian ad-supported streaming service for $100 million, marking a lower acquisition cost than its previous buyout.

The soft porn and erotic content on MX Player primarily targeted a male audience from Tier II and III cities, serving as a draw within the platform’s diverse offerings.

DPOs in demand: DPDP draft rules push Meta, Kotak, GMR to seek Data Protection Officers

Heightened regulatory expectations (after the release of draft DPDPA rules) are driving organisations across various sectors to proactively strengthen their data protection frameworks.

The release of draft Digital Personal Data Protection rules in January ’25 has spurred companies to intensify compliance audits to enhance data protection measures and onboard Data Protection Officers in many cases.

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.

Regulating digital media: Parliament panel proposes unified media framework

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

The panel on communications and information technology was led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Nishikant Dubey.

Budget 2025 Updates: Cabinet approves Union Budget, FM Nirmala Sitharaman to deliver speech at 11am

FM Sitharaman (Image source: CNBC-TV18, Moneycontrol)

All eyes will be on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today as she presents the Union Budget for the eighth consecutive year in Parliament, a historic achievement that makes her the only finance minister to reach this milestone.