News Broadcasting
JumpTV commercially launches Punjab Today and Balle Balle
MUMBAI: Online television network JumpTV has commercially launched Punjab Today, India’s first, regional 24-hour news channel, and the music channel Balle Balle.
For a monthly subscription of $9.95 each, all news and entertainment reports from India can now be accessed to both stations on the internet- enabled device of their choice. JumpTV subscribers worldwide can now watch around-the-clock news coverage on Punjab Today. Some of the station’s top-rated programs include: Khabran Bollywood Diyan, a weekly show discussing the major happenings in Bollywood; the political program Siyasi Halcha and Sohna Punjab, focusing on Punjab’s heritage and culture.
Additionally, with the commercial launch of Balle Balle, the latest Punjabi and Hindi music videos are now available to JumpTV’s subscribers. The channel features interviews with Bollywood personalities, sneak previews and an excellent mix of entertainment shows including, Inbox, Hafta Vasool, Non Stop Hits and Hip Hop.
“By partnering with JumpTV, Balle Balle and Punjab Today are now able to reach a global audience, allowing people living outside of India the opportunity to stay on top of the country’s latest news and music. The decision to work with JumpTV was a simple one, based on their proven track record of being a valued Internet-broadcast partner for hundreds of television stations like ours. We are confident that this partnership will help our channels bridge the gap between the millions of fans living away from home, craving Punjabi news and Indian music television programming,” said STV Enterprises Ltd president and CEO Upinder Nayar.
“Partnering with both Punjab Today and Balle Balle made perfect sense. Each station exemplifies the quality regional and national programming JumpTV is committed to broadcasting. Now, Punjabis outside of India can enjoy news and music from home on a real-time basis, providing a direct connection to their culture and language,” said JumpTV International president and CEO Kaleil Isaza Tuzman.
Jump TV’s global internet-television network streams live, high-quality international television signals via its website from stations in more than 65 countries. Subscribers can access channels through any internet-enabled device including home computers, laptops, internet-enabled televisions, mobile phones and video game consoles.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
