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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

WI vs IND 1st Test playing 11, live match time, live streaming in India

India handed debut caps to 21-year-old left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan, who replaced KS Bharat in India's playing 11 from WTC final line-up against Australia

Self-regulatory body asks streaming platform Ullu to take down content

The order was issued in response to a complaint about the obscene nature of the shows being showcased on Ullu

End of season: Subscribers may turn cold to Hotstar as HBO shows go dark

Subscribers likely to turn cold to Hotstar as HBO shows go dark

Licensing dispute: Zee Music hits' exit no music to Spotify ears

Though Spotify had 500 million monthly active users globally (as of February 2023), there is no clarity on its India user base

Game streaming platform Loco joins Avalanche Multiverse incentive programme

Launches a subnet to offer a suite of Web3 products

Streaming giant Netflix introduces new features to premium plan members

Streaming giant Netflix has announced new features that will be available at no additional cost to members, who are already on the Premium plan, choose to upgrade, or are signing up for the first time

Netflix shares how it plans to maintain account sharing within household

Streaming giant Netflix has shared its rules and exemptions to explain how it plans to maintain account sharing within a household

Soon you will be required to log into your Netflix account every month

These measures are part of a plan by Netflix to discourage users from sharing passwords and boost its revenues