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Egyptian channel Nile News joins AsiaSat 2
MUMBAI: Asian satellite operator AsiaSat and Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) have announced the signing of a new lease agreement.
ERTU will use C-band capacity on AsiaSat 2 to broadcast the Nile News television channel and two radio channels El-Bernameg Al-Aam and El-Quran El-Karim across Asia and Australasia.
These Arabic services target the expanding Arabic speaking community across 50 countries and regions within AsiaSat 2’s C-band footprint.
ERTU acting chairman Ibrahim Al Akabawy says, “We are very excited that we are now offering more comprehensive Egyptian programming abroad. The launch of Nile News on AsiaSat 2 will extend our reach to whole of Asia and Australasia with the latest news from our country and the Arab region. By joining this powerful broadcast platform, we are able to distribute our services effectively and instantaneously to rebroadcast stations, cable headends, hotel networks, embassies and direct-to-home viewers in the region.”
Asiasat CEO Peter Jackson says, “ERTU is one of the leading public broadcasters in the Middle East. The addition of Nile News and the two radio channels brings to viewers in this region more choice and information about Egypt and the Middle East. We are pleased to welcome them onboard during Ramadan this year.”
The Nile News channel and El-Bernameg Al-Aam and El-Quran El-Karim radio channels are available on AsiaSat 2 in C-band with the following reception parameters:
Transponder: 1A
Frequency: 3660 MHz
Polarisation: Vertical
Modulation: QPSK
Symbol Rate: 27.5 Msym/sec
FEC: 3/4
ERTU was established as Egypt’s national broadcaster in 1954. It is currently broadcasting many terrestrial television and radio channels in Egypt as well as satellite channels for overseas services.
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
