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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

The 86th online e-auction was held from March 4, 2025 onwards.

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

In the 2024 MPEG-2 e-auction, Prasar Bharati reportedly earned Rs 1,156 crore from selling 64 slots.

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

As of March'25, only 845 MSOs remain registered with the Ministry. In contrast, a total of 1,045 MSOs have had their registrations either cancelled, surrendered, expired, or deemed non-operational. (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

For the Blinkit tie-up, Airtel had announced Aadhaar-based KYC authentication as the mode for activation.

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

The MIB has strongly supported D2M, emphasizing that out of 280 million households in India, only 190 million have televisions, leaving many without access to TV.

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

MIB advisory, issued on April 22, references a Delhi High Court order which underscores the importance of making digital content accessible to PwDs.

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.