The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued an order last month directing broadcasters to furnish information regarding streaming of live linear channels on their over the top (OTT) platforms as well as third party telco apps, failing which action will be initiated against them under provisions of the TRAI Act.

The deal underscores how valuable the Meta name has become for the technology giant, which is betting that its focus on the metaverse - virtual reality spaces accessed via the internet through an array of gadgets will pay off handsomely in the coming years

Last weekend some smart alecks managed to breach the defences of one of the most ubiquitous platforms, access the mouthpiece of the leader of one of the world's most populous countries, and grab the opportunity to broadcast whatever they wanted to 73 million followers. And they used it to pump up cryptocurrency.

The platform is introducing a diverse range of titles, both films and series, that are aimed at targeting masses, while investing in dubbing and subtitling. The move stems from the global traction that Indian titles have seen over the past few months

Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s “Drive My Car,” Japan’s entry to the Academy Awards’ international category, looks to be the odds on favorite from Asia to win the category.

"Like telecom internet services ARPU (average revenue per customer) for broadband is also required to be corrected as service providers are bleeding in the current acquisition. A 15-20 per cent rise is necessary to make the current services viable." Meghbela Broadband co-founder Tapabrata Mukherjee told PTI.

The EU Online Copyright Violations report analyzed pirated consumption using various methods of accessing desktop computers and mobile devices, including software for streaming platforms on TVs and set-top boxes with Android TV.

The emergence of the Coronavirus-led pandemic accelerated the growth of OTT services as people started to rely on subscription-based digital streaming platforms for their entertainment. Amongst other countries, India saw a huge boost in the subscriber count across OTT platforms. So, a recent media report took a look at the current OTT trends and how they would expand in the country in the coming years.

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) announced that HUL Chairman & MD Sanjiv Mehta will become its President, after the association concludes its 94th annual general meeting on December 18, 2021.
“Mehta, currently, the Senior Vice President of FICCI, will be succeeding Uday Shankar, the current President of FICCI,” said the association in a press statement.