News Broadcasting
Republic TV and R Bharat go live on Flipkart video
MUMBAI: Republic Media Network and Flipkart Video, a video streaming platform of e-commerce giant Flipkart have announced a strategic partnership, in which Republic TV and Republic Bharat’s live news will be available round-the-clock on its over-the-top (OTT) platform.
Republic Media Network is already present on various high-definition OTT platforms such as Republic World, Republic World App, DailyHunt, Hotstar, JIO, Vodafone Play, Ola Play, Justdial, Paytm, Zee5, Airtel TV, Tata Sky, among others.
This strategic partnership will enable the network to further expand its news digital presence on OTT platforms, thereby, giving audiences access to reliable news on any platform of their choice.
With over 5000+plus TV shows and films already available on Flipkart Video, this partnership further gives its users an unrestricted access to quality news and analysis by Republic TV and R Bharat.
Republic Media Network chief executive officer Vikas Khanchandani sadi: “Republic Media Network is available on every smart phone in the country through our exhaustive distribution strategy. News video brings in immense engagement and DAU’s (daily active users) for all kinds of OTT's including video, telco, and non-video OTT platforms.”
“We are seeing scale and huge volumes as smartphone penetration has crossed 450 million bringing in newer audiences and higher consumption with easy access on devices. Believe it will open up opportunities for both brands to create strategic revenue through respective strengths. Republic will see higher monetisation and scale for the network as we expand our viewership base exponentially agnostic of devices and screens in 2020," adds Khanchandani.
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.
