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Convergence draft goes back for redrafting
It’s quite a quaint dance. One step forward, two step back. That’s the path the government has decided to take for Convergence draft. The group of ministers (GoM) which met on Wednesday decided to send it back to jurist Fali Nariman who headed the sub-group which wrote the draft in the first place.
Apparently, the GoM appears to be in broad agreement on the bill, but would like some minor changes to be made. It would like certain issues to be clarified and words used in the draft to be changed. The sub-group will apparently have to look closer at Issues such as the post of the spectrum manager, the bill’s name, who should have the right of way, the role of the regulator (content and carriage) etc and submit the redrafted draft to the GoM within a week.
The GoM is slated to meet once again on 21 December and send the redrafted draft to the Cabinet.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
