Union Minister Anurag Thakur announced pivotal legislation to modernize broadcasting sector’s regulatory framework

Thakur said, “4 lakh crore sale happened of local items. This happened after PM appealed for ‘Vocal for Local’ and he asked people to buy local products. This shows how much people consider PM.” (Image source: official website - anuragthakur.in)

A National Broadcasting Policy, outlining the vision, mission, strategies, and action points, is seen as a critical step to guide the development and growth of the broadcasting sector, especially in the context of new and emerging technologies.

MIB approves path-breaking ‘Digital Advertisement Policy 2023’

The committee invited three industry organizations: the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA), and the Motion Picture Association (MPA).

The Policy will enable Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) to empanel agencies and organisations in the OTT and Video on Demand Space.

As Disney bleeds subscribers in India, Bob Iger remains optimistic but says ‘open minded’ to selling

According to a report by Bloomberg, the company is in talks with potential buyers for its India streaming and television business, including with billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Disney+ Hotstar is not having a good time in India: subscriber base has seen its biggest decline since the service launched. While Disney boss Bob Iger says Disney “would like to stay”, he’s keeping an open mind where more drastic options are concerned. The ray of hope: a jump in subscribers count, and potentially, a new content partner in the world’s most populous market.

Disney+ Hotstar loses 2.8 million subscribers in fourth consecutive quarterly decline

According to a report by Bloomberg, the company is in talks with potential buyers for its India streaming and television business, including with billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Disney CEO Bob Iger says they would like to stay in the India market and are considering their options, amidst deal talks over its Disney Star business.

Disney CEO Bob Iger: We’d like to stay in that (India) market

The NCLT on Feb 9, rejected the IPRS’s plea questioned the legality of the arrangement between Star India and Novi Digital Entertainment. (Representative Image: via Unsplash)

As per their declarations, Disney is now progressing toward attaining annualised savings of $7.5 billion, demonstrating its proactive approach to cost management.

TRAI extends deadline for comments on “Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies” consultation paper

Majority of the broadcasters and the members of the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) oppose the TRAI's regulation requiring broadcasters to provide free channels on DD Free Dish to private distribution platform operators (DPOs).

In its consultation paper, TRAI had analysed digital inclusion gaps in India.

CNN-News18 presents India’s biggest awards on news television, ‘Indian of the Year 2023’

The ‘Indian of the Year’ title will be awarded in categories such as Business, Sports, Entertainment, Youth Icon, Rising Sports Star, Social Change, and Climate Warriors.

The distinguished panel of jurors includes renowned figures such as screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar, former solicitor general of India Harish Salve, former Indian athlete and vice-president of Athletics Federation of India Anju Bobby George, chairperson of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Sanjiv Goenka, and environmental activist and lawyer, Afroz Shah.