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Sahay will continue as joint secretary, ministry of information and broadcasting for a period of two years beyond 23 May until further orders, whichever is earlier

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has received several representations, particularly from cable operators, to bring over-the-top (OTT) platforms under its regulatory ambit to create a level-playing field

Top executives from these streaming companies deposed before the panel chaired by Shiv Sena MP Prataprao Jadhav. This panel also comprises veteran actor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shatrughan Sinha and other film personalities.

However, net subscriber addition to DTH sector is expected to remain flattish over the medium term, amid increasing uptake of digital and Doordarshan Free Dish platforms, and stiff competition from cable operators.

Amid the mushrooming of OTT aggregator services in India, here’s a look at how 5 of them compare in terms of what they offer (and deliver to) users.

Siyad Koker, the founder of Kokers Films, opined that theatres are closing down because Malayalees are no longer passionate about movies.

While the growth of the OTT space has made content accessible to a diverse range of viewers, it has also attracted a wave of lawsuits, and there is a lack of clarity on regulation.

At the FICCI Frames 2023, the TRAI said that rather than imposing regulations on OTT players, existing traditional players should be let off the burden of regulations.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain pleas seeking stay on the release of the movie ‘The Kerala Story’ in theatres and OTT platforms.