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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.

Breaking: Prasar Bharati’s DD Free Dish MPEG-2 slot auction to start from Feb 10

Prasar Bharati has also introduced a 75% alignment rule wherein 75% of all content should belong to the genre and language that is declared by the bidder during the application.

The auction date for MPEG-4 slots meant for HD channels is likely to be announced soon.

Breaking: Prasar Bharati revises DD Free Dish auction policy, HD channels allowed to bid

The participation fee for MPEG-2 slots is Rs 1.50 crore while of MPEG-4 slots is Rs 3 Lakhs.

The reserve price for e-auction of MPEG-4 slots for private HD channels is Rs 80 Lakhs with second slot at increment of Rs 1 Lakh for second slot.

Pay DTH subscriber base drops to 59.91 million, declines by 2.26 million in Q2 FY 2024-25, reveals TRAI data

India's Direct-to-Home (DTH) industry saw a decline in its subscriber base during the second quarter of FY 2024-25. (Photo: Unsplash)

As of September 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) had granted approval for approximately 912 private satellite TV channels.

Warner Bros. Discovery splits linear business, restructures for future challenges

This restructuring is intended to provide more clarity and focus for each division, setting the stage for potential future spin-offs.

The company announced through its board of directors, the implementation of reorganization plans intending to boost its strategic capabilities and offer shareholders enhanced value.

Siti Networks’ ad income drops 20.3 percent to Rs 115.8 crore

Siti Networks Ltd narrowed its consolidated loss to Rs 204.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 314.5 crore in FY 23

Siti’s advertising income also witnessed a drop of 20.3 percent to Rs 115.8 crore in FY 2024 compared to Rs 145.3 crore in FY 2023

Airtel to separate D2H and entertainment units, restructuring plans to benefit business

The Connected Homes division will aim to drive rapid growth and competitiveness, while the DTH unit will focus on achieving world-class efficiency and competitiveness.

Airtel has appointed Shashwat Sharma as the next Managing Director & CEO, while Gopal Vittal will transition to the role of Executive Vice Chairman. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Prasar Bharati plans to bring TV channels to smartphones without internet, trials show promise: Report

Prasar Bharati explores internet-free mobile TV streaming with D2M technology

Broadcasters have been conducting trials in several cities, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur and Saankhya Labs using high-power and low-power transmitters

Breaking: Stakeholders to meet MIB on July 19 to brainstorm on SDC

With an aim to ensure ensure responsible digital advertising, MIB had launched the Digital Advertisement Policy in November, 2023.

The court had directed MIB to conduct brainstorming sessions with stakeholders to develop an implementable mechanism around Self Declaration Certificate (SDC) and submit their recommendations in three weeks.

Satellite TV channels up, pay DTH subscribers decline in Oct-Dec 2023: TRAI

In 2016, BARC and TAM formed a joint venture Meterology Data Pvt Ltd (MDPL), a meter management company that manages panel operations for India’s TV audience measurement system.(Picture: Unsplash)(Photo by Pablo García Saldaña on Unsplash)

Community radio showed the most growth in October 2023- December 2023 with the number of operational Community Radio stations increasing from 465 to 479.