News Broadcasting
TV9 Network partners with Cloud TV
Mumbai: TV9 Network has joined forces with Cloud TV, a leading provider of advanced smart TV operating systems (OS), to enhance its presence in the connected TV space. This collaboration aims to amplify TV9 Network’s footprint in the connected TV realm, delivering an enriched and seamless television viewing experience to audiences across the nation through state-of-the-art technology.
TV9 Network chief growth officer Raktim Das spoke about the collaboration, stating, “Our partnership with Cloud TV heralds an exciting phase in redefining how viewers interact with our channels through connected TV platforms. This collaboration marks a pivotal juncture in our quest to reshape television news viewing in India. Cloud TV’s cutting-edge smart TV OS technology, synergized with TV9 Network’s exceptional content, will create a distinct and captivating viewing experience for the audience.”
Cloud TV COO Abhijeet Rajpurohit, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to integrate TV9 Network’s News Channels for our users to stream for Free on their Cloud TV devices. News channels hold a significant place in India’s television landscape, and our collaboration with TV9 Network enables our users to effortlessly access Live TV channels, eliminating the need for a DTH box or TV stick. TV9 Network’s extensive and multilingual news channels provide users with the opportunity to stay updated with the latest global news content right from their TV’s homepage, all at absolutely zero cost.”
Cloud TV is renowned for its innovative smart TV solutions that deliver a truly smart and interactive experience on modern television devices. It has established itself as a leader in smart TV OS innovation, its ecosystem includes prime features, including Official Apps, Personalised Content Recommendations, Live TV Channels, Voice Assistant, Built-in App Store, Mobile Remote App for enhanced control, Effortless Universal Search, User Profiles, and much more. Currently boasting a user base exceeding 6 million, partnerships with over 150 esteemed smart TV brands, and collaborations with more than 200 content partners, Cloud TV is well-primed to redefine the future of news television in tandem with TV9 Network.
TV9 Network boasts a diverse array of channels that cater to a wide range of audience. As part of this collaboration, Cloud TV will support the distribution of TV9 Network’s channels across various smart TV platforms. The distribution includes seven popular channels under the TV9 Network umbrella, which include: TV9 Bharatvarsh, TV9 Telugu, TV9 Kannada, TV9 Marathi, TV9 Gujarati, TV9 Bangla, News9 Live.
This partnership is set to empower Indian viewers with a more interactive and immersive TV experience. By leveraging Cloud TV’s expertise in smart TV OS, TV9 Network aims to expand its reach and engage with viewers on a deeper level, ensuring that audiences can access their preferred news content seamlessly through connected TV devices.
News Broadcasting
News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
