Television

Several Loud Blasts Heard Over Riyad As Saudi Intercepts Missile

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday June 25, 2018

Saudi Arabia's air defence forces intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi militia over Riyadh on Sunday, state-run al-Ikhbariya television said on Sunday.

Aimed At All-Round Development, IAS Officer Trainees Undergo Film Course

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 24, 2018

In a first-of-its-kind exposure, over 175 IAS officer trainees underwent a Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)-steered film appreciation course at Mussoorie which was organised with an aim to ensure "all-round" development of the future policy-makers.

Donald Trump Likely To Meet Vladimir Putin In "Not-Too-Distant-Future"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 24, 2018

US President Donald Trump is likely to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin "in the not-too-distant future," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a US television interview, after Trump mooted a possible summit.

Instagram Launches IGTV Long Video App to Take on YouTube, Now Has a Billion Users

Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 21, 2018

Called IGTV in a nod to traditional television, the new service plans to feature videos from rising internet celebrities, artists and pets.

Star Trek TV Franchise to Expand, Patrick Stewart Might Return

Akhil Arora | Wednesday June 20, 2018

Star Trek: Discovery's newest showrunner Alex Kurtzman has reportedly signed a five-year deal with CBS Television Studios to oversee all Trek projects on TV.

Gold Awards 2018: Jennifer Winget, Hina Khan Are Big Winners

Entertainment | Wednesday June 20, 2018

Gold Awards: Jennifer Winget won Best Actress trophy for Bepannaah

US Student Arrested In Vietnam For Attending Mass Demonstrations, "Regrets" Breaking Law

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 19, 2018

An American student held in Vietnam for "causing public disorder" at violent protests this month has appeared on state television to say he regrets breaking the law and will stay away from future rallies.

Telugu TV Anchor Commits Suicide Over Alleged Marital Discord

Andhra Pradesh News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 18, 2018

A former television anchor committed suicide in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district, allegedly due to marital discord, police said.

Shweta Tiwari's Daughter Palak Will Not Make Bollywood Debut With Quickie

Entertainment | Monday June 18, 2018

"We really wanted Quickie to be the way to go but the process was too protracted and Palak's 12th grade has now begun," Shweta Tiwari wrote

After "Historic Summit", Documentary Shows Trump Saluting North Korean General

World News | Adam Taylor, The Washington Post | Friday June 15, 2018

North Korean state television aired a 42-minute long documentary on Thursday that offered a different view of Kim Jong Un's meeting with President Donald Trump in Singapore.

After Trump Summit, North Korean Media Calls Kim Jong Un "World Leader"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 14, 2018

North Korean state television Thursday aired footage of Kim Jong Un's historic summit with Donald Trump in Singapore, with the report describing Kim as a "prominent world leader" who is universally revered.

Kuwaiti TV Host Fired On Air After Complaints Over Her Clothes: Report

Offbeat | Written by Priyanka Pant | Thursday June 14, 2018

A television presenter in Kuwait was reportedly fired on air, minutes before the live show she was hosting was to end. According to some reports, Amal Al Awadhi may have been let go after state-run Kuwait Television (KTV1) received angry complaints received over the clothes she was wearing onair. Ms Al Awadhi took to social media to ask Kuwait's Mi...

Qayamat Ki Raat: Vivek Dahiya Explains Why Time Slot 'Doesn't Matter' For A Show

Entertainment | Wednesday June 13, 2018

"If the show is interesting enough people will make time," Vivek Dahiya said

Samsung Unveils 2018 TV Range in India With Ambient Display and S Voice

Shobhit Varma | Thursday June 14, 2018

Samsung has refreshed its flagship QLED, mid-range UHD, and 'Make for India' Concert range of televisions in the country.

AT&T Gets Court Nod to Buy Time Warner Despite Trump Opposition

Reuters | Wednesday June 13, 2018

The ruling could prompt a cascade of pay TV companies buying television and movie makers, with Comcast's bid for some Twenty-First Century Fox assets potentially the first out of the gate.