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  • Star Bharat announces the return of three beloved shows

    Star Bharat announces the return of three beloved shows

    Mumbai: Star Bharat, is thrilled to announce the return of three of its most popular shows starting 26 September. Known for its captivating and diverse content, Star Bharat is all set to enthral audiences once again with brand-new seasons of ‘Saubhagyavati Bhava– Niyam aur Shartein Laagu‘, ‘Savdhaan India– Criminal Decoded‘, and ‘May I Come in Madam?‘. These shows will bring an array of fresh narratives, innovative concepts, intense drama, and exceptional entertainment to the channel’s engaging programming portfolio.

    “At Star Bharat, our foremost objective is to deliver captivating and engaging shows that entertain our discerning audience. The return of these three popular shows underscores our commitment to offering a diverse entertainment experience. Savdhaan India-Criminal Decoded, May I Come in Madam? and Saubhagyavati Bhava- Niyam aur Shartein Laagu, each representing a different genre, exemplify our promise to deliver fresh and compelling content. With the unwavering support of our viewers, we aim to redefine the content consumption experience,” said a Star Bharat spokesperson.

    Savdhaan India, a show that has been a cornerstone of Star Bharat’s offerings, resonating with audiences for 13 remarkable seasons, returns after a brief hiatus with a distinctive approach. Building on its legacy of success, the 14th season of Savdhaan India: Criminal Decoded stands out as it delves into the minds of criminals, decoding their motives and actions—an uncommon approach in crime shows. This season also marks the return of Sushant Singh as the host, further enhancing the audience’s connection with the gripping stories of crime and justice. Each episode will explore the psychology of criminals, unveiling the intricacies of their motives and actions. This new season aims to empower viewers with a greater understanding of the world around them, encouraging proactive vigilance and personal security awareness. The show premieres starting 26 September, every Monday-Saturday at 10:30 PM.

    The new season of ‘May I Come In Madam?’ created by Edit II Productions, brings back the hilarious adventures of Sajan (played by Sandeep Anand), Sanjana (played by Nehha Pendse), and the memorable office crew. Packed with situational comedy and laugh-out-loud moments, this new season promises non-stop laughter and relatable humour. The story humorously follows a man caught between his suspicious wife and attractive boss, highlighting Sajan’s humorous dilemma as he juggles his feelings for his colleague and his family responsibilities. The show starts on 26 September at 9:30 PM every Monday-Saturday.

    ‘Saubhagyavati Bhava: Niyam aur Shartein Laagu,’ produced by Bombay Show Studio LLP, explores the complexities of love. The story revolves around Raghav (played by Dheeraj Dhoopar), a tech enthusiast who has a twisted understanding of love and Siya (portrayed by Amandeep Sidhu), a dreamer who relentlessly pursues her soulmate. The show also reintroduces the iconic character of Viraj Dobriyal (played by Karanvir Bohra), in a never-before-seen avatar. With relatable characters and a compelling storyline, the new season promises an emotionally charged journey that will captivate viewers. The show goes on air on 26 September, every Monday to Saturday at 10 pm.

    Star Bharat is all set to light up screens once again, offering an unforgettable dose of entertainment with the return of these popular shows experience the new seasons of Saubhagyavati Bhava-Niyam aur Shartien Laagu, Savdhaan India: Criminal Decoded, and May I Come in Madam? starting 26th September every Monday-Saturday only on Star Bharat.

     

  • Experience Ganesh Utsav magic with News18 Lokmat’s Bappa Morya Re

    Experience Ganesh Utsav magic with News18 Lokmat’s Bappa Morya Re

    Mumbai: News18 Lokmat’s ‘Bappa Moriya Re’ delivers the soul of the Ganesh Festival to your screens like never before. News18 Lokmat Bappa Moriya Re is a cherished tradition that has been embraced, and it continues to flourish year after year. The programming is dedicated to capturing the spirit of Maharashtra’s most beloved festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, and showcasing it to viewers across the state and the nation.

    News18 Lokmat Bappa Moriya Re provides extensive coverage of various pandals across Maharashtra, giving viewers an opportunity to witness the grandeur and devotion that defines the Ganesh Festival. The program will also explore the diverse ways in which the festival is celebrated across the state and the nation.

    One of the highlights of News18 Lokmat Bappa Morya Re is “Newsroom Bappa,” where esteemed political leaders and celebrities will visit the News18 Lokmat office for Ganpati Darshan and Aarti. This year we saw the participation of several prominent personalities, including deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, MLA Ravindra Chavan, talented actress Saiyami Kher, Gautami Patil, the charismatic actor Swapnil Joshi, and the beloved Adesh Bandekar, among many others. These dignitaries and celebrities were seen seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha.

    Bappa Morya Re was presented by News18 Lokmat in collaboration with Vithoba Ayurvedic Toothpaste, making this year’s celebrations even more special. The finale of this great festival will be extended live coverage of the Visarjan ritual. News18 Lokmat captures the emotional moments and the grandeur of the Visarjan from early morning till late night, showcasing the diverse Visarjan rituals from across the state. The broadcast commenced on September 19 and will continue until September 28, allowing viewers to fully engage in the festive spirit throughout the duration of the Ganesh Festival.

    Stay tuned to News18 Lokmat for a heartfelt and comprehensive celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi with ‘Bappa Morya Re.’

  • Super exclusive News18 India interview with Smriti Irani

    Super exclusive News18 India interview with Smriti Irani

    Mumbai: News18 India recently aired a super exclusive interview with Smriti Zubin Irani, the union minister for women and child development. The highly-anticipated interview, conducted by renowned anchor Aman Chopra, touched upon several critical topics, including the longstanding demand for women’s reservation, political strategies, and the role of the Congress party in shaping the discourse.

    In a candid conversation, Smriti Irani highlighted the historical significance of the demand for women’s reservation, emphasizing that it dates back to the time of the Constitution’s formation. She pointed out that despite the demand persisting for 75 years, the government successfully took historic steps within 72 hours to address this issue.

    Addressing the Congress party’s role in women’s reservation, Smriti Irani stated that their policy was clear, but questioned why, during the UPA era when they had a full majority, they failed to pass the bill and allowed it to lapse. She also noted that Sonia Gandhi was absent from the floor during the voting and introduction of the bill.

    Furthermore, Smriti Irani disputed the Congress party’s attempt to credit Rajiv Gandhi for the women’s reservation bill, calling it a false claim. She pointed out that P.V. Narasimha Rao ensured women’s reservation in Panchayati Raj, but the Congress party did not acknowledge his contribution.

    Smriti Irani also criticised the Congress party for its derogatory comments about women and their lack of support for the bill. She highlighted the insensitive remarks made by some of their allies and questioned their commitment to women’s empowerment.

    Regarding Rahul Gandhi’s recent statements about the bill, Smriti Irani clarified that the Constitution, in Article 82, clearly outlines the process of providing reserved seats, including census, delimitation, and then implementation. She criticised Rahul Gandhi’s oversimplification of complex issues and urged him to understand the intricacies involved.

    Smriti Irani also questioned Rahul Gandhi’s newfound focus on OBCs, reminding the public of his past statements about the prime minister’s caste. She pointed out that the Modi government has been continuously targeted for nine years, even when the prime minister’s mother was alive. She highlighted the significant representation of OBCs in the BJP and questioned whether the Congress party had ever genuinely promoted OBC interests.

    In the interview, Smriti Irani criticised the Gandhi family for their remote control approach to the economy and their habit of visiting religious places before elections. She accused them of repeatedly insulting religious sentiments for electoral gains.

    In conclusion, Smriti Irani emphasised that the Congress party’s approach to issues like women’s reservation and religion has been divisive and opportunistic. She called for a more informed and responsible discourse in Indian politics.

  • Viacom18 opts to knock-out rogue websites from infringing its media rights for BCCI events

    Viacom18 opts to knock-out rogue websites from infringing its media rights for BCCI events

    Mumbai: Viacom18 has secured a broad dynamic injunction from the Delhi High Court for the Indian cricket team’s bilateral matches.

    Recently, to strengthen its hold in the sports broadcasting industry, Viacom18 had bagged the BCCI linear and digital right in a three-way bidding war between Viacom18, Sony and Star. As a result, for the next five years i.e., from September 2023 till March 2028, all bilateral games involving the Indian cricket team that will be played in India along with domestic cricket, shall now be broadcasted/streamed by Viacom18 on its television and OTT properties. With this Viacom18 has also become the prominent sports destination as it already has the digital rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL), Women’s Premier League (WPL) and other major sporting events like the Olympics 2024, MotoGP 2023, La Liga, Diamond League etc.

    The new sports broadcasting leader, Viacom18 Media Private Ltd, had approached the Delhi High Court seeking an ad-interim dynamic injunction to protect its Media Rights in relation to the BCCI Events against various rogue and pirate websites as well as John Does/Ashok Kumars/Unknown Defendants. The Court while expressing its concerns regarding the unending menace of piracy noted that the courts have become inundated with suits pertaining to such issues and suggested the importance of a robust anti-piracy policy to curb the issues. The Court observed that a prima facie case for interim injunction was made out and further held that the grant of an injunction would be necessary to avoid irreparable loss/injury from being caused to Viacom18.

    The court further ordered that Viacom18 shall not be bound to initiate any fresh proceedings in relation to any new alphanumeric/redirect/mirror websites that are expected to mushroom during the course of the BCCI events. Access to such websites shall be blocked by the Internet Service Providers (IPSs) upon being informed about the same by Viacom18 on an affidavit. This dynamic injunction provides Viacom18 to swiftly act against pirates and rogue websites infringing and making available the BCCI matches without due permissions. With this effective dynamic injunction Order from the Delhi High Court, Viacom18 has set the field to ensure a smooth exploitation of its rights and bowl-out any infringing and pirated content.  

    Such dynamic injunction orders re-affirm and assure the owner/licensee/assignee of IP rights that the humongous capitals invested in relation to such rights shall be protected against pirates and infringers. With such orders being passed by the courts, it has also become possible to unearth the identities of those hiding behind the cloak of anonymity on the internet and book them for their illegal actions.

    Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. general counsel Anil Lale said, “We at Viacom18 are proud to be the exclusive digital and television broadcaster for Indian cricket. Viacom18 has always been at the forefront in the fight against piracy. I am sure this is a welcome step for all the cricket fans as also for bona fide broadcasters like us who spend huge sums to get these rights..  

    While we are proud to say that we have won several battles against these pirate websites, we understand that the war against piracy is a continuing one and we are committed towards winning it.”

  • Star Sports delivers biggest Asia Cup ahead of ICC World Cup 2023

    Star Sports delivers biggest Asia Cup ahead of ICC World Cup 2023

    Mumbai: Star Sports, the official broadcaster of Asia Cup 2023, has achieved a record milestone for sports viewing in India. With an astonishing 266 million viewers tuning in to the Star Sports’ live broadcast for the tournament, excluding the final, Asia Cup 2023 has become the most-watched edition of the tournament. Total viewing time for the tournament has increased by 75 per cent compared to the previous edition with over 73.5 billion minutes watched, excluding the final.  The ‘Super 4’ encounter between the ‘Greatest Rivals’ (India & Pakistan) was the highest-rated ODI match ever, outside of world cups, garnering more than 6.4 million AMAs.

    The tournament also witnessed 75 per cent growth in live match ratings (TVR**) for non-India matches. The extraordinary response to the tournament reaffirms fans’ love for multi-nation cricket with marquee stature and strong context.

    “Disney Star’s presentation of Asia Cup 2023 was focused on elevating the stature of the event as a premier multi-nation tournament with the greatest rivalry – India v Pakistan – as its centerpiece. The unparalleled success of the tournament, despite challenges related to the unpredictable weather, reflects the impact of Star Sports’ multi-dimensional marketing campaigns, enhanced programming, ‘Best in the world’ coverage and most of all, the deep relationship India’s leading sports broadcaster has with Indian Cricket fans. It also underlines the pre-eminence of marquee multilateral sporting events on TV as the ultimate aggregator of audiences. The record viewership for India and non-India matches in Asia Cup also sets the stage for fandom to touch new highs during ICC CWC 2023 and for previous records to be challenged,” said a Star Sports spokesperson.

    Asia Cup 2023 was not just about on-field heroics; it was a complete cricketing experience that brought fans closer to the game they adore. Star Sports went the extra mile to provide viewers with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Team India. A diverse panel of cricketing experts offered their insights and analyses, elevating the viewing experience to new heights and keeping fans engaged on rain-affected matchdays. Shows such as ‘Follow the Blues,’ ‘Game Plan,’ and ‘Cricket Countdown’ delved deep into the nuances of every game, enriching the understanding of die-hard fans and casual enthusiasts alike. These shows not only provided a comprehensive view of the tournament but also celebrated the spirit of cricket.

    Asia Cup 2023 has set the stage for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and Star Sports is geared up to bring fans closer to the live cricketing action with Team India playing the warm matches against England and Netherlands on 30 September and 3 October respectively.

    Catch all the action from India’s warm-up matches vs England and Netherlands, on 30 September and 3 October, LIVE & exclusive on the Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar.

    Footnote:

    *- BARC data for 2+U+R for live and broadcast

    **- BARC data for India U 15+ MAB

  • TV9 Network partners with Cloud TV

    TV9 Network partners with Cloud TV

    Mumbai: TV9 Network has joined forces with Cloud TV, a leading provider of advanced smart TV operating systems (OS), to enhance its presence in the connected TV space. This collaboration aims to amplify TV9 Network’s footprint in the connected TV realm, delivering an enriched and seamless television viewing experience to audiences across the nation through state-of-the-art technology.

    TV9 Network chief growth officer Raktim Das spoke about the collaboration, stating, “Our partnership with Cloud TV heralds an exciting phase in redefining how viewers interact with our channels through connected TV platforms. This collaboration marks a pivotal juncture in our quest to reshape television news viewing in India. Cloud TV’s cutting-edge smart TV OS technology, synergized with TV9 Network’s exceptional content, will create a distinct and captivating viewing experience for the audience.”

    Cloud TV COO Abhijeet Rajpurohit, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to integrate TV9 Network’s News Channels for our users to stream for Free on their Cloud TV devices.  News channels hold a significant place in India’s television landscape, and our collaboration with TV9 Network enables our users to effortlessly access Live TV channels, eliminating the need for a DTH box or TV stick. TV9 Network’s extensive and multilingual news channels provide users with the opportunity to stay updated with the latest global news content right from their TV’s homepage, all at absolutely zero cost.”

    Cloud TV is renowned for its innovative smart TV solutions that deliver a truly smart and interactive experience on modern television devices. It has established itself as a leader in smart TV OS innovation, its ecosystem includes prime features, including Official Apps, Personalised Content Recommendations, Live TV Channels, Voice Assistant, Built-in App Store, Mobile Remote App for enhanced control, Effortless Universal Search, User Profiles, and much more. Currently boasting a user base exceeding 6 million, partnerships with over 150 esteemed smart TV brands, and collaborations with more than 200 content partners, Cloud TV is well-primed to redefine the future of news television in tandem with TV9 Network.

    TV9 Network boasts a diverse array of channels that cater to a wide range of audience. As part of this collaboration, Cloud TV will support the distribution of TV9 Network’s channels across various smart TV platforms. The distribution includes seven popular channels under the TV9 Network umbrella, which include: TV9 Bharatvarsh, TV9 Telugu, TV9 Kannada, TV9 Marathi, TV9 Gujarati, TV9 Bangla, News9 Live.

    This partnership is set to empower Indian viewers with a more interactive and immersive TV experience. By leveraging Cloud TV’s expertise in smart TV OS, TV9 Network aims to expand its reach and engage with viewers on a deeper level, ensuring that audiences can access their preferred news content seamlessly through connected TV devices.

  • Ola electrifies MotoGP Bharat 2023 at Buddh International Circuit

    Ola electrifies MotoGP Bharat 2023 at Buddh International Circuit

    Mumbai: Ola Electric, India’s largest EV company, has wrapped up its electrifying show at the inaugural MotoGP Bharat 2023 at Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Noida. Ola’s motorcycle portfolio on display has taken the stage at the Fanzone, with the company’s booth abuzz with motorsport enthusiasts from all over the world showing a keen interest in a glimpse of the future of motorcycles.

    As part of a strategic partnership with BIC in alignment with MotoGP’s commitment to sustainable operations, Ola has lent the organizers a fleet of its revolutionary S1 scooters for use during the MotoGP. In a first-of-its-kind move, the Ola scooters have replaced the ICE two-wheelers for on-ground support activities, including marshall support.

    Ola Electric CMO Anshul Khandelwal said, “The inaugural MotoGP Bharat will be remembered as a historic moment for Indian motorsport, and we are very happy to have been a part of this momentous occasion. Our collaboration with BIC couldn’t have come at a better time, and we are extremely elated about the massive love our motorcycle portfolio has received at the MotoGP Bharat. Our portfolio reflects the motorcycle philosophy in true spirit and reimagines motorcycles in every aspect. We at Ola are determined to take indigenously developed innovations/products to a global scale, placing India firmly on the global EV and motorcycle map.”

    The Ola’s motorcycle portfolio, which truly spells out the R&D capabilities of the company in engineering and design, comprises four best-in-class models, featuring the Diamondhead, Adventure, Cruiser, and Roadsters.

    Diamondhead

    The Diamondhead will be the company’s flagship motorcycle. Straight & powerful lines and bold design choices help the Diamondhead look as if it is always in motion. Simplicity, form, and function co-exist in the design. The Diamondhead’s minimalist design means that the rider is always focused on the pure riding experience. Even the main headlamp is located above the front bumper, hidden away, lending it a very stealthy, aerodynamic profile.  

    Adventure

    For the seekers of thrill and adrenaline, the Adventure is purposeful, strong, and sure-footed. Its tall, athletic, and upright stance brings an element of purity and clarity to its purpose and helps it look unique in a clutter of adventure bikes. The Adventure is all about conquering uncharted territory, being aware of the surroundings, and feeling one with the bike on the roads not taken.

    Roadster

    Stepping away from the design language of a conventional motorcycle, the deconstructed look of the Roadster strictly demonstrates how the form follows function. Roadster also gets flowing elements around the charger cowling that make it look playful, agile, authentic, and focused.

    Cruiser

    With a laidback stance and sensual lines, the Cruiser is built to enjoy the open road and the freedom it brings. It looks mature yet ominous with dollops of sophisticated bodywork. The floating upper body connects with the rear section of the bike in a powerful manner giving it a tense side profile.  

    With the bikes across all popular categories, Ola plans to further expand its portfolio under each of these categories to cater to consumer demands across all form factors and price points. While the pre-reserve window is already open, the motorcycles will hit the market by the end of 2024.

  • India’s street fighters ready for medal quest at Asian Games 2022

    India’s street fighters ready for medal quest at Asian Games 2022

    Mumbai: The highly anticipated draws for all Esports titles at the ongoing Asian Games 2022 have been officially announced with India’s leading Street Fighter V: Champion Edition athletes set to commence their campaign against Saudi Arabia and Vietnam on 26 September.

    The country’s experienced athlete, Mayank Prajapati (MiKeYROG) will go head to head against T.F. Rajikhan (Taloobreaker) of Saudi Arabia while his teammate, Ayan Biswas (AYAN01), will be up against K.H.C Nguyen (Shin) of Vietnam to kick off their respective campaigns. Both athletes will begin the tournament in the Round of 32 which will be contested in the double-elimination format

    Reflecting on the tournament commencing, Mayank Prajapati stated, “The road to the Asian Games has been challenging, but now that the tournament is upon us the feeling is surreal. We have left no stone unturned in our preparation for the title and eagerly await to take on our opponents. I would like to thank ESFI for their invaluable support in terms of providing us with the best possible equipment and coaching to help us perform at the highest level,”

    A total of 35 notable athletes from 22 countries will be battling it out for a medal in Street Fighter V: Champion Edition. All matches will be conducted in the best-of-three (BO3) format and the loser bracket final and grand final will be played in a best-of-seven (BO7) format.

    “Getting the opportunity to represent India at such a prestigious international tournament in Street Fighter for an official medal is a sign of how far Esports has come. Competing at the Asian Games 2022 is more than a personal achievement for us as the entire nation’s hopes are on our shoulders. We hope to make the country proud with our performances and win a historic medal at the tournament,” commented Ayan Biswas.

    Mayank and Ayan earned their spots for the Asian Games 2022 by reaching the finals of the National Esports Championships (NESC) organized by the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) last year. The two players are well-renowned names in the Indian Street Fighter V community having dominated the game for a long period.

    “Now that the draws have been announced, we are confident about our medal prospects in all the titles. Our Street Fighter athletes who have left a lasting impact on the Indian Street Fighter community are all set to showcase their skills against the continent’s best talent on the international stage. Having witnessed their tireless training and competitive spirit, we believe they have what it takes to excel and are confident in their abilities to make the nation proud,” said Esports Federation of India director Lokesh Suji and vice president of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF) Lokesh Suji.

    One of the country’s top sports and Esports communication agencies, Artsmith-Concepts & Visions, will continue its support to the Esports Federation of India as its official communication partner.

    Having been featured as a demonstration event in 2018, Esports will be making its full-fledged debut as an official medal sport at the Asian Games 2022. The Esports event will be held in China Hangzhou Esports Centre from September 24 to October 2, with India participating in four of the seven total titles: DOTA 2, EA Sports FC Online, League of Legends, and Street Fighter V: Champion Edition.

    India’s supremely talented EA Sports FC Online athletes will kick off the country’s Esports campaign as Charanjot Singh takes on Liu Jiacheng of China and Karman Singh faces A.A. Faqeehi of Bahrain on September 24.

    Following EA Sports FC Online, the nation’s League of Legends which has been seeded directly to quarter-finals will commence its campaign against the winner of the group comprising Japan, Palestine, and Vietnam on September 27.

    The country’s DOTA 2 team has been drawn in Group A alongside Kyrgyzstan and Philippines with their group matchups scheduled to take place on September 29. The winner of the group will then square off against Nepal on September 30.

  • Bezzecchi makes history by winning the inaugural IndianOil Grand Prix in India

    Bezzecchi makes history by winning the inaugural IndianOil Grand Prix in India

    Mumbai: Marco Bezzecchi became the first MotoGP rider to win the inaugural IndianOil Grand Prix of India riding the Mooney VR46 Racing Team to the top of the podium at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida on Sunday.

    And what a win it was. When the race began, Jorge Martin of Prima Pramac raced off into the lead at the cautious turn one. Francesco Bagnaia, the championship leader, also left Bezzecchi in third place.

    Bezzecchi, however, regained his top spot. First, he overtook Bagnaia to claim second place and then raced into the lead when an error at turn four sent Martin wide.

    Thereafter, Bezzecchi left the pack way behind to fight for the remaining two places on the podium. Bezzecchi was completely unaware of the drama that unfolded behind him. He eventually took the chequered flag eight seconds before the pack.

    Bezzecchi loved everything about India. The track and the fans. Commenting on the fans he said, “I really liked this place the day I landed. I like to celebrate with the fans, I would like to give my heart to the fans. In this part of the world, they are very loud, and I really like to hear the crowd. They enjoyed it, of course, and next year they will have even more fun. So, for me it was fantastic.”

    As much as the fans, he was impressed with the track that gave him his second win of the season. “It’s a track that I liked the first time I rode on it. Overall it has been good for me. There was some hard braking, but also some fast parts and chicanes. Physically I felt better with the head, so a change of direction was not a problem like it was in Mizano. Sector three was really fantastic to ride,” he added.

    The fight for second place was filled with drama, action, tragedy, and suspense and then ended with a nail-biting climax.

    It started first between Bagnaia and Martin. The battle between the two lasted for about 13 laps before Bagnaia, leading over Martin in the second spot, crashed out at turn four, his third of the season.  

    Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo suddenly moved to third place giving him hope for a better podium finish. The two riders were engaged in a nail-biting duel in the final lap when Martin once again rode wide at turn four, putting Quartararo into the second spot for a moment before Martin snatched back his position two corners later. Martin, looking tired and distressed ended the race on the second step of the podium.

    KTM’s Brad Binder finished fourth and Repsol Hondo’s Joan Mir fifth. Eight-time world champion Marc Marquez who was gunning behind Bagnaia and Martin in the fourth, before he ran wide, finished ninth.

    Acosta extends championship lead

    A multi-rider pile-up on Turn 1 led to the restart of the 12-lap Moto2 race after it was red-flagged. That, however, did not stop Pedro Acosta from claiming the title and extending his championship lead.

    Acosta raced off to a quick start and maintained approximately 3.5 seconds lead throughout the race for his top podium finish. Riding Marc VDS, his closest rival Tony Arbolino, took the second spot.

    There was a toe-to-toe battle for third place between American Joe Roberts on his Italtrans Racing and Pons Wegow’s Sergio Garcia. However, the Spaniard ran wide into the chicane on the penultimate corner in the final lap to hand over the third spot on the podium to the American rider.

    Masia scores a massive win

    Jaume Masia of Leopard Honda won the Moto3 title without any kind of threat from the pack behind him. Ayumu Sasaki’s Intact GP Husqvarna held on tightly to his second place for most part of the race but gave away the position to Kaito Toba of SIC58 Honda in the closing stages. Sasaki had to settle for third place.

  • TV9 Network launches free news channels on Samsung TV Plus

    TV9 Network launches free news channels on Samsung TV Plus

    Mumbai: TV9 Network, a television news network, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Samsung TV Plus India to extend its reach into the thriving world of Connected TV (CTV). This partnership reinforces TV9 Network’s commitment to delivering trustworthy news content to an ever-expanding audience base through the dynamic platform of Connected TVs.

    As part of this collaboration, TV9 Network will make its mark on Samsung TV Plus India, Samsung Electronics’ free ad-supported streaming TV service. Samsung Smart TV users will now have the opportunity to access TV9 Network’s top-notch news channels, including TV9 Bharatvarsh, TV9 Telugu, TV9 Kannada, and its latest offering in the English news genre, News9 Live, one of the pillars of the network’s futuristic news offering, News9 Mediaverse.

    The move into FAST underscores TV9 Network’s dedication to meeting its viewers where they are, and Connected TV represents a burgeoning medium for content consumption in India. According to industry reports, the number of CTVs in use is projected to rise from the current 22-25 million to 40 million by 2025. By collaborating with Samsung TV Plus India, TV9 Network aims to leverage the potential of CTV and strengthen its presence on the platform, with plans to introduce additional regional news channels in the near future.

    Commenting on this significant development, TV9 Network chief growth officer Raktim Das, said, “This marks a pivotal moment in our journey to provide high-quality news content to an even wider audience. In this rapidly evolving media landscape, it’s essential to engage with our viewers through their preferred platforms. With the rapid growth of CTVs, the partnership with Samsung TV Plus takes on paramount importance to us. We are starting with our flagship regional channels and plan to roll out more regional channels, reaffirming our status as a leading news network catering to diverse linguistic regions. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with Samsung TV Plus as we expand our channel offerings.”

    “Samsung TV Plus is excited to welcome TV9 Network to our platform. We are committed to offering our users a rich and diverse array of news content for free. This collaboration with TV9 Network aligns perfectly with our mission to provide top-quality content to our viewers, all for free,” said Samsung TV Plus India head of partnerships Kunal Mehta.

    Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s 100 per cent free ad-supported streaming TV service (FAST), offers viewers access to more than 100 live TV channels in India, as well as thousands of movies and shows available live and on-demand for free, across millions of Samsung Smart TVs in India.

    This partnership promises to enhance the viewing experience for audiences by combining TV9 Network’s journalistic excellence with Samsung TV Plus India’s commitment to providing a diverse range of local and global news.