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Sahara Samay report fetches aid for 8 year old
MUMBAI: More news is definitely good news, especially with the news channels beginning to act more and more like good Samaritans.
While two weeks back, a news report on the City 60 section on Star News helped a sick baby, Sahara Samay’s news report telecast on Monday 28 April helped draw State attention to a tragedy struck eight year old girl, says an official Sahara release.
According to the release, it was Sahara Samay to first report the sexual assault on Vibha, a Delhi based carpenter’s daughter.
On 6 February, when Vibha was alone at home at her home in Khajuri Khas – a crowded area of northeast Delhi- a neighbour Joginder tried to sexually assault her. While she fought back and screamed, Joginder tried to strangle her and she lost consciousness, he then doused her with kerosene in a bid to kill her. But the neighbours were alerted by then as they saw smoke coming out of the house and rushed to rescue her.
Although rescued, Vibha’s leg had to be amputated. Her parents have already spent their life’s savings on the treatment. After viewing the prime-time telecast of the Sahara Samay report, the Union Health Minister Sushma Swaraj came forward to help Vibha. She has offered to provide assistance to the family and treatment for Vibha. Sahara Samay, meanwhile, intends to be with Vibha as she begins her long journey out of tragedy and towards a brighter future.
The report has, says the release, strengthen Sahara Samay’s commitment to be the channel of the people, identify with their concerns and be a part of their lives.
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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.
