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80 channels permitted to uplink from India, says Rajya Sabha
MUMBAI: In a recent Rajya Sabha session, the information and broadcasting ministry responded to a query about the uplinking issue by stating that there in total 80 channels that were permitted to uplink from Indian shores.
Among the companies permitted to uplink are TV Today Network, Sun TV, Jain Studios, STV Enterprises, Zee Telefilms, Sahara Sanchar and New Delhi Television
However the issues about NDTV group’s second channel NDTV World, Independent News Services’ India TV, Star News Broadcasting’s Star News and BBC uplinking from India is still in process of being considered.
The list of all the 80 companies that have been allowed to uplink is as below:
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Sr
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Name of the Companies
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Name of the Channels
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No
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1
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Mavis Satcom Pvt. Ltd
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Jaya TV
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1
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2
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Malayalam Communication Ltd
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Kairali
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1
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3
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Vijay Broadcasting Co. Pvt Ltd.
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Vijay
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1
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4
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TV Today Network Ltd.
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India Today
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1
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5
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Sun TV Ltd
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Sun TV, Sun News, Surya TV, Surya News,SCV, Sun -II, Surya -II, Ushe TV, Udaya News, Teja News, KTV
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11
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|
6
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Jain Studios Ltd
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Jain TV
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1
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7
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Asianet Communications Ltd.
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Asianet Malayalam (analog), Asianet Global (digital), Asianet Malayalam (digital)
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3
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8
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Udaya TV Ltd
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Udaya TV, Udaya TV -II
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2
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9
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Technology Media Group (P) Ltd.
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TMG Enter
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1
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10
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Sky (B) Bangla Pvt. Ltd.
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Akash B
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1
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11
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Ushodaya Enterprises Ltd.
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ETV Telugu, ETV Bengali, ETV Marathi, ETV Kannada (in analog and digital mode), ETV Urdu, ETV Oriya, ETV Gujarati (in digital mode only), ETV UP (Hindi), ETV MP (Hindi), ETV Rajasthan (Hindi), ETV Bihar (Hindi), ETV Punjabi, ETV Tamil, ETV Assami, ETV Malayalam  |
15
|
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12
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Raj TV Network Ltd.
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Raj TV, Raj digital plus
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2
|
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13
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Intelevision Ltd.
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Splash Tv, Num TV
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2
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14
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STV Enterprise Ltd.
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Punjab Today
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1
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15
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Zee Telefilms Ltd.
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Alpha Marathi, Alpha Gujarati, Alpha Bangla, Alpha Punjabi, Zee News, Zee Music, Alpha Kaveri, Alpha Bharathi, Alpha Krishna, Zee TV, Zee Cinema
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11
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|
16
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Entertainment Television Network Pvt. Ltd
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Etc- Hindi, Etc- Punjabi
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2
|
|
17
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Maa Television Network Ltd.
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Maa TV
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1
|
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18
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Diksaat Transworld Ltd.
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Win TV
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1
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19
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Sahara Samachar Limited
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Sahara TV, Sahara TV digital, Sahara TV Entertainment, Sahara Samay National & International, Sahara Samay UP, Sahara Samay MP, Sahara Samay Bihar, Sahara Samay Mumbai, Sahara Samay Rajasthan, Sahar Samay NCR
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10
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20
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Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Ltd.
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Sabe TV
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1
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21
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Broadcast Worldwide Ltd.
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Tara Bangla, Tara Marathi, Tara Gujarati, Tara Punjabi
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4
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22
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New Delhi Television Limited
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NDTV
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1
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23
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Jeevan Telecasting Corporation Ltd.
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Jeevan TV
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1
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24
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Gemini TV Pvt. Ltd.
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Gemini TV, Teja TV
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2
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25
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Indiavision Satellite Communications Ltd.
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Indiavision
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1
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26
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TV Live India Pvt. Ltd
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TV Live
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1
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27
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Tamilian Kalaikodam (P) Ltd.
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Tamilian Televison
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1
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NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
