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KBC off air in Jammu for Siticable viewers
Militancy is not the only worry of the people of Jammu. Currently a vicious tussle is on between the Zee Telefilms’ owned cable network Siticable and Star TV. The issue – the Star link has regularly been on the blink at the time when its runaway hit game show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is on air, the Indian Express reports.
“They are doing it deliberately, and even after 48 hours, the link has not been restored,” said an angry viewer. Siticable officials, on their part, accept that they are involved in a legal tangle with Star. “Whatever be the problems between them, viewers feel that Siticable filed a case in a subordinate court only to avoid legal challenge from the consumers. Now they have a technical loophole to escape if consumers move the court against them,” said the secretary, Consumer Welfare Forum, A Vashisht.
In defence, Siticable officials claim that Star TV has informed them of a survey result putting the number of connections in Jammu at 16,000, while Siticable claimed lower connectivity. A week after receiving a payment of Rs 1.55 lakh from Siticable, Star asked for additional payment on the basis of this survey report, fixing a four-day deadline.
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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.
