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Taj Television issues switch off notice against Hathway
MUMBAI: Two days after Star India issued a notice against Hathway Cable and Datacom, it’s now the turn of the newly formed Taj Television Network to do the same. In a notice issued in the leading dailies, the distribution arm of Zee and distribution agent for Turner channels has stated that Zee and Turner channels are likely to be switched off for subscribers of Hathway Cable and Datacom and its franchisees.
The cities where the switch off is likely to happen are the DAS areas of Greater Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivali, Jaipur, Pune, Nashik, Delhi, Bengaluru, Aurangabad, Lucknow, Allahabad and Kolkata Metropolitan Area.
The reason for deactivation has been stated as ‘non signing of subscription agreement/interconnection agreement’, ‘non submission of subscribers reports’ and ‘non-payment of subscription fees’.
The channels included in the list are Zee TV, Zee Cinema, Zee Marathi, Zee News, Zee Café, Zee Studio, Zee Punjab Haryana Himachal, Zee Bangla, Zee Business, Zee Salaam, ETC, Zing, Zee Jagran, Zee Talkies, Zee 24 Taas, Zee Smile, Zee Kannada, Zee Telugu, Zee Kalinga, Zee Classic, Zee Action, Zee Premier, 9X, Zee Madhya Pradesh Chattisgarh, Zee Bangla Cinema, Zee Marudhara, Zee Tamil, & Pictures, Zee Anmol, Zee Q, Zee Khana Khazana, Zee Sangam, 24 Ghante, Zindagi, Zee TV HD, Zee Cinema HD and Zee Studio HD from the Zee stable as well as CNN International, Cartoon Network, HBO, POGO and WB of Turner International India.
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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.
