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300+ Patna cable ops on indefinite strike
MUMBAI: Even as the CAS light continues to dim, there are increasing signs that the next round of blackouts are around the corner.
Over 300 cable operators in Patna, the capital of India’s northern state of Bihar, on Tuesday went on an indefinite strike. They were demanding withdrawal of the hike in subscriptions of pay channels and rationalisation of entertainment tax by the state government, the Press Trust of India quoted association president Amit Prakash as saying.
While this was the first major direct action by the cable fraternity in the New Year, there have already been warnings issued from different quarters that similar action is being contemplated.
Cable operators in Delhi are contemplating a joint action wherein all TV channels will be blacked out for a day. “The blackout will be a token strike for a day to force the government to act in the interest of the general public. The date of the strike will be announced shortly after consultations in the other metropolitans,” Cable Operators United Front president Virender Gaur was quoted as saying by The Asian Age on Monday.
In Mumbai meanwhile, the Shiv Sena backed Cable Operators and Distributors Association (CODA), which claims to speak for the last mile operators in Mumbai, has vowed to resist any further hikes in pay channel rates.
Winter may be upon us but expect temperatures to flare over the next few days as pay channels negotiate the new subscription rates for 2004.
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CNBC India unveils new logo, rolls out refreshed identity across network
Debuted at IBLA, the redesign signals a sharper, digital-first future
MUMBAI: CNBC has unveiled a refreshed brand identity across its India network, introducing a new logo and visual system that reflects a more modern, digital-first direction.
The rebrand was officially revealed at the India Business Leader Awards held in Mumbai on March 14, marking the first public showcase of the updated design at one of the network’s most prominent platforms.
The overhaul is among the most visible brand updates for CNBC in recent years, aimed at aligning its look and feel with evolving audience habits and a growing multi-platform presence.
At the centre of the refresh is a redesigned logo that moves away from the network’s long-standing multi-coloured peacock motif, opting instead for a cleaner and more minimalist aesthetic. A key visual cue is a blue upward-pointing arrow embedded within the letter ‘N’, symbolising forward momentum, growth and a focus on the future.
The new identity is being rolled out across the entire CNBC cluster in India, including CNBC-TV18, CNBC-TV18 Prime, CNBCTV18.com, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar. The move brings a more cohesive and contemporary design language across television and digital platforms alike.
The rollout began on March 30, with the network aiming to create a unified viewer experience regardless of how audiences access its content, be it on broadcast, online or connected devices.
With this refresh, CNBC is signalling its next phase of growth in India, blending legacy credibility with a sharper, forward-looking identity designed for an increasingly digital news ecosystem.
