The proposed transaction has undergone competing bids, regulatory scrutiny, legal challenges and negotiations since Warner Bros Discovery began considering strategic options

Charles Spencer’s memoir revisits the events surrounding his sister’s death, her funeral and the years of tension between the Spencers and royals

The prolonged suspension of TV ratings has intensified pressure on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to restore audience measurement, with broadcasters seeking greater revenue visibility and advertiser confidence ahead of the festive season. BARC is working to meet the government’s TV rating guidelines, including expanding its panel to 80,000 and increasing independent representation on its board, while TAM India and Chrome DM have also applied to offer measurement services. Industry bodies have raised concerns over the financial viability of multiple rating agencies and potential discrepancies in viewership data.

India could emerge as a global content production hub by combining its growing AI capabilities, creative talent and expanding media global capability centres, industry experts said. The opportunity goes beyond traditional strengths such as VFX and outsourcing, with AI potentially enabling large-scale content production for global studios, streaming platforms and brands. Government initiatives including WAVES, WAVES Bazaar and Create in India Challenges are seeking to connect Indian creators with global markets, while investments in animation, VFX, gaming and comics are expanding the talent base beyond major cities.