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JioHotstar has said it will enter the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in partnership with STARZPLAY, expanding its international footprint. The streaming platform, which has over 500 million active users, had last month said it would enter the UK, Canada and Singapore markets, targeting the South Asian diaspora, as part of its global expansion plans. JioHotstar will be available as a dedicated streaming destination within the STARZPLAY app and website, said a joint statement. "Audiences across MENA will now gain access to new JioHotstar Originals alongside their release in India, with the content offering audio tracks in up to 10 languages, popular television content from JioStar TV channels, blockbuster films and some of the country's biggest reality franchises," it said. The content spans Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Bangla and other languages, with a substantial Malayalam catalogue reflecting the importance of the Malayali audience in the region, the statement ...

Streaming platform offers over 160,000 hours of content in more than 12 languages as it targets the South Asian diaspora and broader audiences in three markets

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked JioStar India Pvt Ltd to approach the Delhi High Court with its plea that it did not want to amend its pending petitions there challenging parts of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's regulatory framework on television channel pricing. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi to move the high court with its plea and disposed of the transfer petition filed by JioStar India Pvt Ltd. The broadcaster had moved the top court through law firm Karanjawala and Co. The bench was hearing two pleas concerning the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) regulatory regime, including tariff orders, maximum retail price (MRP) caps and discount structures governing cable and DTH distribution. Rohatgi, appearing for JioStar, argued that the TRAI's regulations and tariff orders were "intrinsically linked and interconnected" even though they stem from different sources of

The final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings emerged as the most-watched IPL match ever, attracting more than 400 million viewers

JioStar, a joint venture between Reliance Industries Ltd. and Walt Disney Co., is planning a slate of series that would be created entirely by AI for its JioHotstar platform.

JioStar, a joint venture between Reliance Industries Ltd. and Walt Disney Co., is planning a slate of series that would be written, animated, voiced and edited entirely by artificial intelligence

Zee "is a habitual infringer", JioStar said in its 120-page plea, accusing Zee of continuing to "engage in the unauthorised broadcast and exploitation of the films"

With The Punisher: One Last Kill, a special one-hour featurette centred on Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher, Marvel is reviving one of its most fierce anti-heroes

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Airtel has launched multiple mobile plans, including a free JioHotstar subscription, to help its users enjoy IPL 2026 action without extra cost

For fans using the Jio SIM network, the company has some good news, as it is offering recharge plans with a free JioHotstar subscription. Check how to watch IPL 2026 live streaming for free here

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Uday Shankar says India has rapidly become one of the world's most exciting media markets but must overcome capital and talent constraints, with AI offering a chance to become a global creative leader

Partnership introduces multilingual, AI-driven voice discovery across live and on-demand content, enabling viewers to find and engage with stories through natural conversation

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JioHotstar said existing subscribers will continue on their current plans and prices, provided their auto-renewal settings remain active

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Industry experts noted that JioStar is under financial burden and is looking to cut its losses from all aspects

A potential Netflix-Warner Bros merger could shake up India's streaming lineup, threatening Hollywood favourites on rivals like JioHotstar and Amazon Prime Video

JioStar plans a Rs 4,000 crore investment in South content over five years and 1,500 hours of new programming in 12 months as JioHotstar reports stronger engagement and retention