Controversial Arabic news network AlJazeera is in talks with Indian cable operators and direct-to-home platforms to carry its English news channel once it gets the green flag from the Indian government. [via Rediff] Once the news network gets government approval, it will be ready to exploit the mobile medium to deliver its news, according to AlJazeera Network’s global distribution head Phil Lawrie.
The Arab media network applied to the information and broadcasting ministry about six months ago for permission to air its English channel in the country. The channel is still waiting for government approvals. So far, Lawrie claims the company’s pitch to channel distributors in India has evoked an overwhelming response in Kerala and Kolkata.
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