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IT Rules likely to be amended to curb fake news and defamation

The government is considering major amendments to the IT Rules 2021 to restrict obscene, defamatory or misleading digital content and introduce stricter content ratings and penalties for violations

From streaming to theatres: How platforms are reaching Indian moviegoers

Amazon MGM Studios' 'Nishaanchi' marks its second theatrical release in India, showing how streaming platforms are now also releasing films in cinemas, not just online

India has now 600 million OTT users, CTV penetration sees 87% jump

Sharp rise in the CTV audience base is striking for a market long regarded as mobile-first

JioHotstar clocks record 1,370 million viewers in IPL opening weekend

The digital viewership of the first three matches was 40 per cent higher than last season

JioHotstar crosses 100 million subscribers, says accessibility key

The OTT platform has a wide range of content libraries - from Hollywood entertainment, original and reality shows, to content across various Indian languages

The 'linearisation' of streaming: How OTTs are becoming more like TV

Its series, Panchayat, is one of India's most popular OTT shows. Panchayat's Tamil remake, Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam, released last year, and the Telugu one, Sivarapalli, came last month

Pocket FM lays off 75 employees in cost-cutting move, numbers may rise

A Pocket FM spokesperson confirmed the layoffs, stating that the move is part of efforts to secure long-term sustainability and success. The company reported a loss of Rs 165 crore in FY24

Streaming likely to overtake pay TV globally in 2025, says report

Streaming is beginning to look like pay TV 2.0

Hays Code for OTT? Govt to come up with guidelines for 'obscene' content

The proposed OTT regulations are also expected to seek a reduction in the use of profanity, even when it is considered vital to the script

Direct subscribers likely to dominate streaming market: UK-based Omdia

UK-based Omdia expects bundling of streaming video with telcos to plateau by 2029

Delhi HC shuts down 45 rogue streaming sites backing Warner Bros, Netflix

The Court granted a dynamic+ injunction, allowing for not just the blocking of current infringing websites, but also any future mirror or alphanumeric variations of 45 rogue streaming sites

Streaming video biz in India generated 174K direct, indirect jobs in 2023

More jobs, revenue and stories: MPA measures the impact of streaming on India's creative economy

Video mkt's revenue to hit $13 bn by 2028 with streaming industry's support

The video entertainment economy is expected to post 8 per cent annual growth through 2028, fueled by premium on-demand streaming, it said

Disney, Warner Bros to start streaming bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max

Customers will be able to sign up on any of the three individual websites and chose from an ad-free or ad-supported plan. No prices were disclosed

Disney's surprise streaming entertainment profit offset by weaker TV biz

Revenue from traditional television business declined 8% to $2.77 billion and operating profit fell 22% from a year ago

JioCinema cuts premium subscription fees to Re 1 per day, IPL remains free

JioCinema's new premium subscription plan starts at Rs 29 per month for one device and a 'Family' plan at Rs 89 to stream on four simultaneous devices

Prime Video, Sony launch 'Sony Pictures - Stream' in India at Rs 399

Sony Pictures - Stream will include blockbuster movies, classics, and popular TV shows, all available through Prime Video Channels, curated for an Indian audience

Nokia sues Amazon from US to India over 'unauthorised' streaming patents

Companies providing video streaming services or streaming devices enjoy "huge benefits" from Nokia's research which in turn needs to be compensated accordingly, Patel said

Amazon Prime Video to roll out ads across multiple countries in early 2024

The online retail firm does not break out Prime membership numbers, but Business Insider had earlier this year reported Amazon ended 2022 with 168 million Prime members in the US

NASA to launch its streaming platform NASA+ this year, introduces beta site

NASA launched its beta site and will launch its streaming platform NASA+ later this year. The agency will revamps its main websites, offering a seamless and enriching browsing experience to its viewer