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Prime Video India expands content deal with CJ ENM

Prime Video India and Korean entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM have announced a multi-year distribution deal to expand the streamer’s K-content offering for Indian audiences. The collaboration will see a slate of 26 new titles from CJ ENM being rolled out over the next two years, alongside titles from CJ ENM’s existing content library. This collaboration […]

July 27, 2026

Adani Navbharat Developers launches Dharavi Didi AI assistant

Adani Navbharat Developers Private Limited, the SPV leading the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), has launched Dharavi Didi, an interactive AI companion designed to provide Dharavikars with instant and anytime access to verified project information. As one of Asia’s largest urban redevelopment initiatives moves forward, many Dharavi residents continue to navigate a flood of information, making […]

July 23, 2026

India: wedotv FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus

FAST channel provider wedotv has agreed a distribution partnership with Samsung that brings four wedotv FAST channels to Samsung Smart TV users across India. The initial channel lineup includes wedotv Big Stories (in partnership with BIG Media), wedotv Cars (created with Motorvision), wedotv Movies, and wedotv Sports, offering viewers a curated mix of factual entertainment, […]

July 21, 2026

Google India, Sony Pictures Networks India Partner for KBC

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has entered a collaboration with Google Gemini for the upcoming season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). This deeply integrated content collaboration brings Google Gemini into the fabric of the KBC experience across Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, serving as an interactive knowledge companion for the audience. For over two […]

July 10, 2026

Bangladesh improves Starlink’s subcontinent prospects

Bangladesh has granted permission to SpaceX’s Starlink broadband system to “export” its services to neighbouring countries. Those neighbouring nations could include India. The approval allows Starlink to export International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC) links to carry unfiltered internet traffic from Bangladesh to neighbouring nations, marking the first time the government has formally permitted such an […]

July 7, 2026By Chris Forrester

Reliance Jio promises LEO action for India

There are reports out of India that giant telecommunications business Reliance Jio is preparing one of its most ambitious telecommunications projects yet. The reports say the company is planning to build and deploy a low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation comprising around 1,600 to 1,650 satellites to offer broadband internet and direct-to-device connectivity services across India […]

June 19, 2026

Confusion over Starlink in India

There are conflicting reports as to the status of Starlink’s application to start serving broadband clients in India. A Bloomberg report which stated that India had put Starlink’s commercial launch on hold has been denied by SpaceX officials, who say that talks with India’s various licencing authorities are progressing on track. Lauren Dreyer, VP/Business Operations […]

June 11, 2026By Chris Forrester

India: FIFA World Cup 2026 on Z

FIFA has announced a deal with Z to broadcast and distribute an array of FIFA football tournaments in India from 2026 to 2034, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 (kicking off on June 11th), the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and the FIFA World Cup 2030. Under the partnership, Z will deliver coverage of 39 […]

June 2, 2026By Nik Roseveare

BSNL seeks Starlink partnership

India’s state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL), which provides mobile voice and internet services throughout India, is looking to link with SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system. BSNL was established in October 2000 having grown out of the early publicly-owned telegrapgh, telegram and telephone system. Its fibre system (Bharat Fiber) was launched in 2019. Its landline system had […]

May 27, 2026By Chris Forrester

India: Amazon MX Player merging with Prime Video

Amazon MX Player is set to unify with Prime Video in India, bringing together a selection of exclusive and original content across free and paid streaming under one destination. With the unification of the two streaming services, Prime members will be able to access a wide selection of originals and exclusives across devices with the […]

May 7, 2026