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  • Narendra Modi delivers inspiring keynote address at News9 Global Summit 2024

    Narendra Modi delivers inspiring keynote address at News9 Global Summit 2024

    Mumbai: The News9 Global Summit 2024 reached its pinnacle as the PM of India, Shri Narendra Modi, delivered a keynote address that stirred hearts and minds alike. Embraced by a captivated audience comprising distinguished dignitaries, industry leaders, and intellectuals from across the globe, PM Modi’s address on the summit theme ‘India: Poised for the Next Big Leap’ resonated with a spirit of optimism and aspiration for the future of India.

    The stage was set for PM Modi’s address by TV9 Network managing director and CEO Barun Das who hailed the PM as not only the architect of a New India but also as someone who aspires to lay the foundation for the next thousand years. Sharing his own insights, Das elaborated on what he termed the three “Modi Mantras”: Return on Governance, Modi Multiplier, and Citizen DNA Reset, emphasizing their importance in shaping India’s trajectory towards progress and prosperity.

    PM Modi commenced his address with the adage: “Mann ke haare haar, mann ke jeete jeet,” underscoring the theme of resilience and the indomitable spirit that has come to define India’s journey in recent years.

    He was quick to laud the diversity of India, acknowledging the role of media outlets like TV9 in representing this diversity. He remarked, “I often talk about India’s diversity. This diversity is also represented in the TV9 newsroom and by TV9 reporters”, emphasizing the importance of inclusive narratives in shaping national discourse.

    Asserting the need for the next big leap, PM Modi remarked, “It is imperative to shift gears for India to take ‘the next big leap’. India has been in ‘reverse gear’ for too long”.

    He reflected on India’s remarkable economic growth, stating, “In just ten years, India has become one of the top five economies of the world. Laws are made and decisions are taken in an expedited manner in today’s India”, acknowledging India’s economic prowess and underscoring the transformative reforms undertaken by the government to accelerate growth and development.

    Dispelling notions of bureaucratic hurdles and signalling a paradigm shift towards responsive and accountable governance, PM Modi asserted that government offices in India today are “not a problem, but a solution”.

    Reflecting on India’s journey of progress, the PM remarked, “In 10 years, what circumstance changed that has brought to this space? It is a change of mindset, it is a change of trust & self-confidence, it is a change of good governance”.

    He also commented on India’s role in the fourth industrial revolution, emphasising that while India was left behind in the first three industrial revolutions, the time has come for it to lead in the fourth industrial revolution.

    Touching upon the visible surge in investor confidence, he said, “In 2014, Indians invested Rs 9 lakh crore in mutual funds. In 2024, over Rs 52 lakh crore has been invested in mutual funds. This is because people have faith in the progress of the nation”.

    “From the abrogation of Article 370 to the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, we have prepared India for the coming decade”, PM Modi said, quipping that “We don’t believe in ‘rajneeti’, we believe in ‘rashtraneeti’.”

    Looking ahead, PM Modi outlined India’s priorities in key sectors such as space exploration, semiconductor manufacturing, digital infrastructure, clean energy, and fintech, reaffirming India’s commitment to fostering a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and technology.

    Concluding his address, the PM remarked, “Everyone is saying that India is the future. The times to come are extremely important. The next five years are very crucial”. His keynote address electrified audiences at the News9 Global Summit 2024 and served as a culmination of the many discussions that took place over two days of the TV9 What India Thinks Today summit. 

  • TV9 Bangla Lifestyle Exhibition, Music Carnival and Food Festival returns

    TV9 Bangla Lifestyle Exhibition, Music Carnival and Food Festival returns

    Mumbai: The second edition of the city’s biggest exhibition embarked on 9 Feb. Organised by TV9 Network’s Bengali news channel, TV9 Bangla is all set to paint the city of joy with a vibrant festive mood to cheer over the lifestyle exhibition, food festival and musical extravaganza. Sprawling across 1 lac sq. feet of the area, this remarkable event of epic proportions christened ‘Kolkata’s Biggest Expo’ has unbeatable deals and attractive discounts for a variety of cars, bikes, automobiles, electronics, electric two-wheelers, furniture, home and wall décors, hand-crafted products of homegrown artisans, stylish jewellery, traditional and trendy fashion wear.

    TV9 Bangla Lifestyle Exhibition, Music carnival, and Food festival have spread its platter with shopping sprees at unbelievable prizes, lip-smacking and delectable cuisines from across the continent, and outstanding musical gigs.

    The city’s musical bands like Dohar and Mir -O- Bandage will be live on 9 February and 10 respectively 7 pm onwards, followed by Chandrabindoo live on 11 February from 7:30 pm onwards from the venue.

    TV9 Bangla Lifestyle Expo: TV9 Bangla Lifestyle Exhibition, Music Carnival and Food Festival unveiled on 9 Feb.

    TV9 Bangla managing editor Amritanshu Bhattacharya said, “It is always difficult to plan something which is out of the genre. As a responsible media house, we are trying to do something for the society. We want to spread the word with the help of media platforms like yours that Bengal is a huge market with vibrant and colourful culture and delectable foods.”

    “Honestly, we are organising this expo for the second time. No other Bengali News channel has even thought of executing such kind of an extensive lifestyle expo before in this city. Being a news channel, we generally intend to capture the happenings at every end from every corner of society, across city, state, national and global. News channel touches the daily incidents that touch our lives. News channel reaches to identify the touchpoints to understand where a person stands or wherein the demand lies, thereby connecting the audience, such kind of lifestyle is essential and is much needed in the lives of Bengalis. This is the ultimate destination where the product ranges from car automobiles, food, apparel, fashion, and jewellery, all are available under the same roof. Besides, there are other product variations for one and all.  There is a special room for handicraft sections to promote the small-scale industry. Here, the live performances of musical bands are there to entertain day long. Since we are a network channel, hence we seek to prevail our presence to reach all sets of audiences and enthral them through this second edition of TV9 Bangla Lifestyle Expo, Music Carnival & Food Festival”, added Amritanshu Bhattacharya.

  • Barun Das Duologue prods Zee’s Subhash Chandra with a surprising answer

    Barun Das Duologue prods Zee’s Subhash Chandra with a surprising answer

    Mumbai: As Subhash Chandra’s Zee finds itself in a sticky situation with the Sony deal unravelling, Duologue With Barun Das offers an exclusive and unfiltered look into the mind of India’s media and entertainment pioneer and maverick.

    In Duologue, hosted by TV9 Network’s MD & CEO Barun Das, Chandra bares his soul on the many ups and downs of his long career. As the episode progresses and chapters of Chandra’s life are revisited, Duologue with Barun Das—the flagship show of India’s first news OTT app, News9 Plus – dives into the psyche of a man who has been a dynamic force, responsible for different points in his career for both acts of creation and destruction.

    As Zee faces the threat of a hostile takeover given the promoters’ minuscule 3.99% holding in Zee Entertainment, Chandra’s distinction between ownership and control becomes an interesting and intriguing point to revisit in Duologue with Barun Das.

    The conversation spread over four episodes, presses Chandra on whether he is comfortable with entities flourishing under someone else’s control. The dialogue between Das and Chandra concludes with a glimpse into the latter’s approach to learning from mistakes. Emphasizing the ‘art of tough love’, Chandra recounts instances where the closure of a successful channel served as an invaluable learning experience and says that at the end of the day, he has no regrets.

    Duologue with Barun Das featuring Subhash Chandra is available for viewing with a variety of other exclusive content on the News9 Plus app, which offers subscriptions ranging from 30 days (Rs 99), 90 days (Rs 289), and 365 days (Rs 999 with free vouchers worth Rs 3,000). News9 Plus app is available on both the App Store and Google Play Store.

    To watch the episode, download the News9 Plus app here: https://onelink.to/htmqpz

  • Castrol CRB TUBROMAX brings Pragati Ki Paathshaala in association with TV9 Network

    Castrol CRB TUBROMAX brings Pragati Ki Paathshaala in association with TV9 Network

    Mumbai: Castrol India Ltd, lubricant manufacturer, in association with TV9 Network, announces the ‘Castrol CRB TURBOMAX Pragati Ki Paathshaala’ initiative, building on the ethos of its latest campaign ‘#BadhteRahoAagey’. This purpose-led initiative aims to spur entrepreneurial zeal and enhance the professional competencies of truck drivers across India with an on-ground planned reach to over 100,000 truckers. In a show of support,  Nitin Gadkari union minister of road transport and highways of India, launched the campaign by unveiling the logo, along with Castrol India Ltd managing director Sandeep Sangwan, and TV9 Network chief growth officer (Broadcasting & Digital) Raktim Das.

    In its first phase ‘Castrol CRB TURBOMAX Pragati Ki Paathshala’ will embark on a two-and-a-half-month journey on two specially designed trucks taking different routes covering all four regions across India. The enroute journey will engage truck drivers in interactive, on-ground Paathshaalas across planned Transport Nagars on their way. The knowledge sessions have been curated to upskill truckers around four key aspects—Driving Safety, Truck Ownership, New Technology and Business Profitability—empowering them to #BadhteRahoAagey.

    Appreciating the initiative, Nitin Gadkari, union minister of road transport and highways, said, “The road ministry of India is committed to ensuring the safety, well-being and progress of truck drivers by undertaking multiple initiatives. The Government has built state-of-the-art expressways and enacted laws to curb road accidents, but lack of fear and discipline among motorists is a huge challenge. I congratulate Castrol India for launching Pragati Ki Paathshaala’ which is a step towards building awareness and encouraging truckers to #BadhteRahoAagey.”

    Castrol India managing director Sandeep Sangwan stated, “The trucking community has always been an integral part of Castrol India, and we have been continuously striving to ensure their safety and livelihood through various transformative initiatives. ‘Castrol CRB TURBOMAX Pragati Ki Paathshaala’ is a purpose-led programme through which we aim to reach more than 100,000 truckers on-ground across India, upskilling over 10,000 truck drivers with live Paathshaalas enabling them to #BadhteRahoAagey. We are humbled by the encouragement from Shri Nitin Gadkari, as he himself has steered initiatives to ensure the safety and well-being of truck drivers over the years. His show of support vindicates our commitment to improving the lives of India’s trucking community.”

    Highlighting the challenges of the trucking community and the benefits availed through the initiative, Sangwan added, “More than 50 per cent of India’s truckers operate in unorganised

    fleets or as individual owners. The programme aims to boost their entrepreneurial mindset and directs them towards the path of progress – bringing alive the idea of #BadhteRahoAagey.”

    Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, well-known for his earnest altruism in helping the common man, has come on board to endorse the noble cause as the campaign ambassador for ‘Castrol CRB TURBOMAX Pragati Ki Paathshaala’. He will pay tribute to the often-unsung trucking community for their selfless service and encourage them to #BadhteRahoAagey.

    “I salute our unsung heroes of the transportation industry – the truck drivers – for their relentless hard work. ‘Castrol CRB TURBOMAX Pragati Ki Paathshaala’ will help truck drivers equip themselves with the skills and expertise to progress in life. I wish them luck on their journey to a brighter future and would like to tell them ‘Pragati ki Paathsaala ke saath #BadhteRahoAagey,” Sonu Sood, said.

    TV9 Network, which has been championing the cause of truck drivers through multiple campaigns, is again at the forefront of empowering this often-neglected community. Commenting on the partnership, Mr Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer (Broadcasting & Digital), TV9 Network, said: “Truck drivers literally keep the wheels of India’s economy moving but they are rarely accorded any recognition and promise of a better life. As India’s No. 1 news network, we deeply care about people and their progress. Our association with Castrol CRB Turbomax for the pathbreaking Pragati Ki Paathshaala campaign shows our unwavering commitment to the empowerment of our truck drivers. We believe a skilled truck driver will steer the country on the path of progress.”

    Talking about the social cause initiative, he added: “Upskilling of truck drivers assumes importance, especially in the backdrop of India’s automotive space witnessing a rapid transformation. Truck drivers also need to constantly hone and upgrade their skills. This campaign aims to provide them with the essential knowledge and guidance needed for success and growth.”

  • News9 Mediaverse presents ‘Heralding 2024’

    News9 Mediaverse presents ‘Heralding 2024’

    Mumbai: As the new year begins, News9 Mediaverse, the latest English offering by TV9 Network, is poised to revolutionise the news landscape with its year-end programming series, ‘Heralding 2024.’ This unparalleled initiative will unfold across three dynamic platforms—News9 Plus, the world’s first OTT platform; News9 Live, India’s premier 24×7 digital streaming platform; and news9live.com, for those who love the written word.

    Taking off from 3 December 2023 to 31 March 2024, ‘Heralding 2024’ will captivate audiences with a power-packed lineup of 12 exclusive series that redefine news and infotainment, touching upon a diverse array of topics in the genres of news exclusives, ideas, and conversations.

    With ‘Heralding 2024’, News9 Mediaverse reaffirms its commitment to redefine the very essence of news and information. It’s not just about chasing headlines; rather, it’s about going beyond news. It offers an experience that resonates with the discerning palate of its audience by looking at today through the prism of tomorrow.

    The exclusive news segments form the core of ‘Heralding 2024,’ encompassing four overarching categories—Unveiling Intriguing Investigations with ‘Probe’, Exploring Political Frontiers ‘Mandate 2024’, and offering a comprehensive perspective on global affairs with ‘Global Lens’. Focusing on crucial national issues, and keeping the audience informed about developments within the country with ‘In India’s Interest’. Tailoring stories that resonate with the audience, connecting on a personal level, and addressing topics that matter to individuals— ‘In Your Interest’.

    Additionally, the section on ‘Ideas and Conversations’ is dedicated to amplifying voices and sparking intellectual discourse. By presenting diverse perspectives and thought-provoking content, it strives to ignite minds and foster meaningful conversations. Within this segment, you will also find ‘Duologue with Barun Das,’ unveiling its stellar lineup of guests in season 02.

    News9 Mediaverse presents a captivating array of content across various genres, meticulously crafted for the discerning English audience of ‘Heralding 2024.’ This marks the dawn of a new era in news and infotainment, promising an engaging and insightful experience.

  • TV9 Network dominates the Indiantelevision.com News Television Awards 2023

    TV9 Network dominates the Indiantelevision.com News Television Awards 2023

    Mumbai: In a resounding recognition of its commitment to excellence in journalism, TV9 Network won a staggering 53 awards at the News Television Awards 2023, organised by Indiantelevision.com at an event on 9 December in Holiday Inn, Delhi.

    The honours span no less than 15 categories and 7 languages, recognising the work of multiple broadcast channels and digital platforms by TV9 Network, including News9 Plus, The Innovation Hub, Money 9, TV9 Bharatvarsh, TV9 Bangla, TV9 Gujarati, TV9 Kannada, TV9 Marathi, TV9 Telugu and the TV9 UPUK Digital YouTube channel.

    Incepted in 2007, the News Television Awards honour outstanding television news journalism across 45 unique categories in 8 different languages, rewarding “channel programmers, anchors, presenters, technicians, producers, editors, reporters and management”, as per its website.

    “There is a major transformation taking place in the realm of Indian news media today. As viewers become more discerning amidst a surplus of options, TV9 Network has succeeded at disrupting the status quo, both in conventional broadcasting and in digital news formats. From pioneering the world’s first news OTT platform to delivering unparalleled coverage of current affairs through traditional television, innovation is at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment is to continually enhance the quality of content while upholding the fundamental tenets of journalistic integrity”, said TV9 Network chief growth officer Raktim Das.

    Indiantelevision.com founder & CEO Anil NM Wanvari, joined the panel of jurors for this year’s event, which included esteemed personalities such as PolicyBazaar CMO Sai Narayan, Gulf Marketing head Amit Gheji and JK Tyre CMO Amit Gujral among others.

    News9 Plus, India’s first news OTT platform took home 8 laurels at the event, across the ‘Programming’ and ‘Promo, Designing and Packaging’ categories, with TV9 Network MD and CEO’s ‘Duologue with Barun Das ft. Mithali Raj’ winning the award for ‘Editorial Choice – Most Cerebral Talk Show’.

    TV9 Network Innovation Hub, the flagship brand solutions powerhouse, bagged 2 wins for the Set Design and Brand Partnership of its ‘Road to Safety’ campaign, which aimed to increase awareness about road safety in India.

    Money9, the personal finance OTT offering by TV9 Network and the first of its kind in India, was also graced with the ‘Original Programming On OTT (Hindi)’ award, for its show Money Central.

    Also winning big were the broadcast channels, with TV9 Bangla walking away with an unprecedented 12 accolades, including 3 Personality Awards, for Amritanshu Bhattacharya, Anirban Chowdhury and Suman Mahapatra.

    TV9 Telugu scored a similarly impressive 11 wins, with 3 Special Awards and 4 Personality Awards given out to Deepthi Vajpeye, Rajinikanth Vellalacheruvu, G Nethravathi and Pranitha Yadav.

    TV9 UPUK, the YouTube channel dedicated to quality news coverage of events in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand also emerged a big winner of the evening, with 4 Programming Awards and 2 Personality Awards, to Pankaj Tripathi and Brijesh Tiwari.

    On another front, Shivani Purohit of TV9 Gujarati was also conferred with a Personality Award, bringing the total tally of honours bestowed on the channel to 6.

    Meanwhile, TV9 Kannada and TV9 Marathi enjoyed great success in the Programming Categories, taking home 3 and 2 commendations respectively.

    Logging one win for Programming and one Personality Award to Mahesh Kumar Tiwari, TV9 Bharatvarsh rounded out the Network’s tally for the evening, bringing the figure up to a tremendous 53.

  • News9 Plus’ investigative documentary reveals Indian Diplomat Ravindra Mhatre’s killer 40 years after murder

    News9 Plus’ investigative documentary reveals Indian Diplomat Ravindra Mhatre’s killer 40 years after murder

    Mumbai: In what could be termed as the biggest revelation of 2023, News9Plus Investigation has tracked the murderer of Indian diplomat Ravindra Mhatre nearly 40 years after his brutal killing in Birmingham of United Kingdom.

    Ravindra Mhatre was an Assistant Commissioner in India’s Consulate at Birmingham. On 3 February 1984, four terrorists abducted him from outside his office. The next morning, an unknown group called Kashmir Liberation Army (KLA), claimed responsibility for the abduction.

    The abductors demanded the release of terrorist Maqbool Butt from New Delhi’s Tihar Jail and nine others, along with one million pounds as ransom. On the evening of 5 February, a motorist found Mhatre’s body with two gunshot wounds on his head. Fearing that their plan could fail any moment, the abductors had assassinated Mhatre in cold blood.

    “Both the UK and India failed to bring the killer of Ravindra Mhatre to justice. That is the reason we had to step in and do their job, even if four decades later,” said Aditya Raj Kaul.

    News9Plus investigation traced the killer of Ravindra Mhatre, identified as Malik Massarat, in Kotli of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

    “Our investigation hit a lot of roadblocks but finally we were able to corroborate from multiple sources location and present state of the terrorist Malik Massarat who lives a shadowy life in Kotli of PoK since last 40 years. He fears even today that he would be arrested or killed for the killing he committed in 1984. Yet now that UK and Indian Government have the names, witnesses, evidence and location, the ball is in their court to act or remain a mute spectator as before”, Aditya Raj Kaul who interviewed two witnesses added.

    “I can confirm that the order to kill Ravindra Mhatre was given by Amanullah Khan. He was the Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). Khan felt that Police would be able to arrest the arrest the kidnappers and that would disgrace the JKLF, hence a new identity of KLF was given to the kidnappers”, said JKLF former secretary general Shabir Chaudhary in an interview from UK.

    “Masarat Iqbal was involved in this abduction. He was Amnullah Khan’s tenant. He called Amanullah Khan and told him that Police could be reaching them soon, what should we do? Amanullah Khan told him in front of me, ‘Shoot him Dead and dispose off the body’. I opposed Amanullah and told him not to kill this innocent man”, revealed Hashim Qureshi, a close associate of Amanullah Khan and India’s first hijacker of the Ganga Aircraft in 1971.

    For the last few months, Indian diplomats in the United States and Canada have been receiving death threats from designated Khalistani terrorists. Death threats to our envoys cannot be taken lightly. The ongoing investigation of News9Plus began tracking the trail of intimidation. It led us to the sensational and yet unsolved murder of an Indian diplomat in the United Kingdom 40 years ago.

    External affairs minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar had denounced the “atmosphere of intimidation” against Indian diplomats in Canada.

    News9 Plus investigation spread across months also revealed a failed attempt to assassinate a former Indian Prime Minister in the UK and a conspiracy to kill a former Indian ambassador to France in 1985-86.

    “This is a story that we should all feel touched by because what happened to him could have happened to anybody. It happened to an Indian diplomat, and it happened in this country. When people think that this was just one incident, I want them to remember that this has a grave implication for the way diplomats are treated and looked after worldwide,” said Vikram Doraiswami, India’s High Commissioner to the UK.

    Ravindra Mhatre’s daughter Asha D’souza wants the killers to be brought to justice. “I wouldn’t advocate killing anybody, but have a trial, and then convict that person so that people know what they’ve done.”

    Watch the two-part documentary here: https://www.news9plus.com/webseries/murder-of-an-indian-diplomat

  • News9 Plus clinches double victory at Mumbai Press Club Red Ink Awards 2023

    News9 Plus clinches double victory at Mumbai Press Club Red Ink Awards 2023

    Mumbai: Adding yet another feather to its cap, TV9 Network’s News9 Plus – the world’s first news OTT – took home two honours at the prestigious Red Ink Awards 2023. Beating nearly 1200 entries in the crime and investigation category and in the lifestyle and entertainment category, Muhammad Wajihulla walked away with two trophies at the event in Opera House, Mumbai on Saturday the 2 December 2023.

    Annually organised by the iconic Mumbai Press Club since 1968, the ceremony celebrates journalists and journalism. The top prize in Crime and Investigation went to the impactful ‘Bringing Down the Towers,’ a documentary depicting pensioners’ 11-year struggle against builders of Delhi NCR’s tallest residential towers.

    Similarly honored in lifestyle and entertainment, ‘Shooting Stars’ portrays two young individuals from a Chhattisgarh village who inspired nearly half their community to pursue content creation over conventional jobs.

    Wajihulla remains the only journalist on the list of winners from the evening to bag more than one laurel. Apart from that, Aditya Raj Kaul’s and Lakshna Gulati’s story Showtime in Kashmir, Soumalya Santikari’s – The FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and Shantasree Sarkar’s Killing the Aravallis were among the top shortlisted stories and received Red Ink Special Mention Awards.

    Both Wajihulla’s documentaries were honoured at the Red Ink Awards, which in its 13th year running bestowed national recognition on a total of 30 journalists from across the country, for stories in print and video formats. This year’s edition featured prominent personalities on the panel of jurors, including former Mumbai Police Commissioner D. Shivanandan, The Anatomy of Loss author Arjun R. Gaind, Free Press Journal executive editor S. Balakrishnan, documentary filmmaker Brahmanand Singh, the Dean of St Paul’s Media Institute Carol Andrade and theatre director Feroz Abbas Khan, among others.

    “News9 Plus is all about nuanced, fact-based, and thorough journalism, steering clear of sensationalism. Our focus is on narrating stories that showcase the remarkable resilience and courage of individuals making a significant impact. It’s a privilege to share these narratives, and I’m sincerely thankful for the acknowledgment,” stated Wajihulla. He extended his gratitude to editor Sandeep Unnithan and the TV9 Network management for their unwavering support.

    Catch these award-winning stories on News9 Plus, India’s first news OTT platform that is committed to disrupting the news genre by telling real-life news stories through OTT, the platform of tomorrow.

  • TV9 Network partners with JioTV/ JioTV+

    TV9 Network partners with JioTV/ JioTV+

    Mumbai: TV9 Network, India’s largest television news network, has joined forces with JioTV & JioTV+, a LIVE TV streaming service owned by Jio Platforms Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries. This strategic alliance is set to magnify TV9 Network’s presence in the realm of connected TV and mobile streaming platform, ushering in a new era of television viewing characterised by enhanced enrichment and seamlessness, all driven by cutting-edge technology.

    As part of this collaboration, seven premium channels from TV9 Network are live on JioTV and JioTV+, offering an extensive range of news, entertainment, and infotainment programming to JioTV and JioTV+’s vast and diverse user base. The channels include TV9 Bharatvarsh, TV9 Telugu, TV9 Kannada, TV9 Marathi, TV9 Gujarati, TV9 Bangla, and the network’s latest English offering News9.

    JioTV is a LIVE TV streaming platform with over 1000 channels in over 15 languages and 12 genres and hosts content from over 200 broadcasters. JioTV offers LIVE TV along with a seven-day catch up which can be consumed on mobile phones and tablets with Jio sim cards for free. JioTV+ on the other hand is the connected device for TV screens that runs on JioFiber and wifi offering the best OTT packages alongside the linear channels. With an extensive user base that spans urban and rural areas, this is an ideal partnership for TV9 Network to reach a wider and more diverse audience. This partnership promises to strengthen the connection between TV9 Network and its viewers, providing them with easy access to the network’s rich content offerings.

    Talking about the collaboration, TV9 Network chief growth officer (broadcasting & digital) Raktim Das said: “With cutting edge content and robust distribution, TV9 Network has disrupted news media industry in the country. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to bring credible, informative, and engaging content to viewers across the country. The fact that all our 7 channels are now available on JioTV and JioTV+ platform reflects our unwavering commitment to keeping our viewers informed and connected.”

    With both entities committed to delivering top-notch news content to a broader and more diverse audience, Das added: “Our collaboration with JioTV & JioTV+ is a testament to our dedication to innovation and customer-centricity. We believe this strategic alliance will not only help us expand our footprint but also provide our viewers with unparalleled convenience and access to their favorite TV9 Network channels. We are excited about the future prospects of this partnership and look forward to creating compelling content for our new and existing viewers.”

  • TV9 Network unveils ‘WOW – We Onboard Women’ policy

    TV9 Network unveils ‘WOW – We Onboard Women’ policy

    Mumbai: As the nation revels in this season of celebration, TV9 Network, India’s largest television network, proudly announces a groundbreaking initiative that resonates with the spirit of festivity and unity – the ‘WOW’ (We Onboard Women) policy. This visionary policy is designed to honour the remarkable strength and potential that women bring to our organisation and the world.

    Women, the cornerstone of our society, have consistently demonstrated unwavering strength, the art of multitasking, and an indomitable spirit, leaving an indelible mark across every facet of life. From iconic figures like Mother Teresa, whose compassion knew no bounds, to Khadija, the pioneering Arab businesswoman, and Maa Durga, the very embodiment of courage, women have illuminated the path to greatness, serving as enduring inspiration for us all.

    TV9 Network MD and CEO Barun Das said, “I think as a country, if we are not harnessing the potential of 50 per cent of our workforce, which is the female workforce, we are handicapping ourselves. This is where ‘WOW – We Onboard Women’ comes into play. It is a brilliant initiative by our HR team. We have always felt the need for greater participation of women in our organization. With this initiative, it’s our first step towards a long but extremely essential journey.”

    At TV9 Network, we firmly believe that diversity isn’t just a fashionable buzzword but an integral pillar of a vibrant and innovative workplace. As we take this monumental step toward gender diversity, our goal is to create an environment where every member, regardless of their gender, feels cherished, respected, and empowered.

    While the initial focus is on gender diversity, ‘WOW’ represents only the beginning of our broader goals. Speaking about the launch of this flagship initiative,  TV9 president and head of human resources at Network Devleena S Majumder said, “The ‘WOW’ policy is the first step; we aspire to embrace diversity comprehensively, encompassing factors such as age, race, culture, abilities, and experiences. By nurturing and supporting diverse perspectives, we aim to unlock the full potential of our organisation.”

    The ‘WOW’ policy is fortified by a comprehensive framework that encompasses a wide array of measures aimed at creating a more inclusive workplace. With this initiative, TV9 Network sets a new benchmark for workplace inclusivity and diversity, marking a pivotal moment in its commitment to fostering a more vibrant and equitable environment.