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Reliance scraps merger of Viacom18 with Sony after ‘strategic rethink’

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6 years ago

October 6, 2020

India

Reliance scraps merger of Viacom18 with Sony after ‘strategic rethink’

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries has called off the proposed merger of his group’s entertainment business with Sony Pictures Networks India following a strategic rethink.

Ambani’s television networks housed in Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd were to merge with Sony Corp, with the Japanese giant having a bigger stake in the merged entity.

However, Reliance has now had a rethink and has decided not to pursue the merger route, sources with direct knowledge of the development said.

Instead, the company is now keen to invest more in digital content creation.

Digital media and entertainment is an essential pillar of telecom unit Jio’s digital business strategy, they said adding Reliance plans to invest aggressively and grow the digital media business.

Reliance, they said, wants to retain management control over the digital operations and invest behind creating India’s No.1 OTT destination as well as a broadcast platform.

Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd is a joint venture between TV18 Broadcast Ltd and Viacom Inc. TV18 owns 51 per cent share in the unit.

Currently, Viacom18 operates more than 40 channels in seven languages.

It also operates a film company, Viacom18 Motion Pictures, video streaming platform Voot, has interests in live events and merchandising, besides a distribution company, IndiaCast Media.

Sony Pictures Networks India, on the other hand, a subsidiary of Sony Corp., runs more than 20 channels, including several sports networks.

Sources said Reliance was no longer keen for a deal especially after the introduction of the fibre-to-home strategy that provides access to 12 OTT (over-the-top) streaming apps including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema, Zee5, Sony Liv, Voot, Alt Balaji, Sun NXT, Shemaroo, Lionsgate Play, and Hoichoi.

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SSC Exam Calendar 2025

SSC Exam Calendar 2025 revised, check CGL, CHSL, SI in Delhi Police, MTS, JE and other exam dates here

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1 year ago

May 10, 2025

India

SSC Exam Calendar 2025 revised, check CGL, CHSL, SI in Delhi Police, MTS, JE and other exam dates here

The updated Exam Calendar 2025 has been made public by SSC. Here, candidates can view the dates for the Delhi Police, MTS, JE, CGL, CHSL, and SI exams. The updated timetable for the SSC exams in the 2025–2026 session has been made public by the Staff Selection Commission, or SSC. The updated schedule is available on the official website at ssc.gov.in for candidates who wish to take any.
The updated calendar states that on June 5, 2025, the announcement for the Stenographer Grade “C” & “D” Examination, 2025, will be made, and registration will open that same day. The exam will take place from August 6 to August 11, 2025, and the application deadline is June 26, 2025. Similarly, registrations commission’s examinations.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the revised examination calendar for the 2025–26 session, detailing updated notification, registration, and examination dates for major recruitment exams such as CGL, CHSL, SI in Delhi Police, MTS, JE, and others. Candidates can access the complete schedule on the official SSC website at.
Key Exam Dates and Details
1. Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025
Notification Release: June 9, 2025
Application Period: June 9 to July 4, 2025
Exam Dates: August 13 to August 30, 2025
Mode: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
2. Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025
Notification Release: June 23, 2025
Application Period: June 23 to July 18, 2025
Exam Dates: September 8 to September 18, 2025
Mode: CBE
3. Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination 2025
Notification Release: June 16, 2025
Application Period: June 16 to July 7, 2025
Exam Dates: September 1 to September 6, 2025
Mode: CBES
4. Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2025
Notification Release: June 26, 2025
Application Period: June 26 to July 24, 2025
Exam Dates: September 20 to October 24, 2025
Mode: CBE
5. Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Examination 2025
Notification Release: June 30, 2025
Application Period: June 30 to July 21, 2025
Exam Dates: October 27 to October 31, 2025
Mode: CBE
6. Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2025
Notification Release: June 5, 2025
Application Period: June 5 to June 26, 2025
Exam Dates: August 6 to August 11, 2025
Mode: CBE
7. Selection Post Examination, Phase-XIII, 2025
Notification Release: June 2, 2025
Application Period: June 2 to June 23, 2025
Exam Dates: July 24 to August 4, 2025
Mode: CBE
8. Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2025
Notification Release: June 5, 2025
Application Period: June 5 to June 26, 2025
Exam Date: August 12, 2025
Mode: CBE
9. Delhi Police Examinations (Constable, Head Constable, AWO/TPO) 2025
Notification & Registration: July to September 2025
Exam Dates: November to December 2025
Mode: CBE
How to Download the Revised SSC Exam Calendar 2025–26 Visit the official SSC website Navigate to the “For Candidates” section and click on “Examination Calendar.” Click on the link titled “Revised Tentative Calendar of Examinations for the Year 2025–26.” The PDF will open; download and save it for future reference Additional Information.
The SSC examinations are conducted in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode across various centers nationwide. The revised calendar aims to provide candidates ample time to prepare and plan for the upcoming examinations. For detailed information on each examination, including syllabus, eligibility criteria, and application procedures, candidates are advised to refer to the official.
Notifications released on the SSC website For more details and updates, visit the , registration, and examination dates for major recruitment exams such as CGL, CHSL, SI the complete schedule on the official SSC.