An innovation in the present-day news arena, the world’s first news OTT platform – News9 Plus coming from the TV9 Network is here to benefit the discerning English audience.
The TV9 Network has always believed in revolutionising the news landscape and their latest offering is sure to create an important benchmark for the news world. TV9 Network’s News9 Plus operates at the intersection of journalism, presentation, and cutting-edge technology.
“We have a commitment to bringing about a qualitative change in the news genre landscape. News9 Plus is one such out-of-the-box idea that promises to radically change the art of storytelling in news media,” explains Barun Das, MD and CEO of TV9 Network, who was recently awarded India’s Transformational Leader 2023, while News9 Plus, the world’s first News OTT platform launched by TV9 Network, has been recognized as WCRCINT India’s Transformational Brand 2023. Das further elaborates, “News9 Plus is turning news into content. News keeps breaking on social media. So, everything is content. Its presentation, perspective, and analysis is their own. That’s where news becomes content.”
Content differentiation is achieved through the proposition of offering a diverse menu of subjects that find pride of place on the world’s first news OTT – News9 Plus. The content that has been curated on the News9 Plus platform is as eclectic as it can be. From geopolitics to geo-economics, terrorism, citizen journalism, to society and books, the group has gone beyond headlines and lent News9 Plus an added edge through perspective and treatment. It goes beyond the obvious, exploring the underlying causes and implications of events, and gives us a deeper understanding of the world around us, their series uncovering the mastermind behind the Bombay Blasts, ‘Jihadi General’ and the plunder of the East India Company in India, ‘India’s looted treasure’ are a testament to this.
Their ‘Smart New World’ segment delves into the latest technology trends while ‘Make the Cut’ explores the world of fashion. ‘Bulletproof Economy and 2023: The Take-off Year’ and ‘You’re Fired’ segments focus on the business world while ‘Slumdog Billionaire’ discusses stories of entrepreneurs who rose from humble beginnings. In the defence vertical, ‘Special: Inside India’s Elite Units’ takes us behind the scenes of India’s armed forces, while ‘Galwan 2.0: How India Gave China a Bloody Nose’ gives an in-depth analysis of the recent India-China border tensions. Sports enthusiasts can tune in to ‘India’s World Cup Dream’, ‘Knights Tale’, and ‘Batman Returns’ segments. In the world of politics, they have ‘Frenemies’, ’80 Not Out’, ‘The Enigma of Pawar’, ‘The Rahul Saga’, and ‘The House of Thackerays’ which provide insights into the political arena. For society-conscious individuals, ‘The Rat Race’, ‘Sextortion’, ‘Same-Sex Marriage’, and ‘How Safe Is Your Building’, segments discuss issues that matter. With such exclusive and impactful content, News9 Plus strives to keep us ahead of the curve. One of the centrepieces of world-class content on News9 Plus is the series ‘Duologue with Barun Das’ in which the MD and CEO of TV9 Network shares ideas for a new India in a cerebral conversation with thought-leaders from various sectors.
Their award-winning docuseries have captivated audiences with their unique perspectives and in-depth storytelling. ‘Delhi’s Garbage Mountain’ delves into the man-made disaster caused by the city’s excessive waste. ‘Demons in the Head’ sheds light on the taboo topic of mental health in India, while ‘Bombs in the Backyard’ uncovers the alarming presence of military-grade explosives in the heart of India’s cities. ‘The Monk-ster’ uncovers a mega-trading scam and the downfall of a once-celebrated businesswoman, while ‘White Froth Black Truth’ explores the dire state of the once-pristine Yamuna River. ‘Nepal’s Saffron Surge’ follows the country’s transformation from a Hindu kingdom to a secular state amidst political chaos, and ‘Hijab Ban: The Distorted Debate’ showcases the controversy surrounding six girls asserting their right to wear the hijab in a government college. ‘Bringing Down the Towers’ exposes the corruption and deceit behind the construction of Supertech Twin Towers, which ultimately led to their demolition.
News9 Plus is a trailblazing platform that is changing the way news is consumed. It is the first of its kind and offers a completely new way of experiencing news. The platform offers an exquisite, curated collection of nuanced news reportage and news documentaries presented in a new-age OTT environment. Veteran actor, producer Anupam Kher is all praises for the platform and explains, “In the times when news broadcast is witnessing a rapid transformation, News9 Plus is an innovative platform giving viewers short and crisp news storytelling keeping international standards in their broadcasts.” Deep Kalra, the Founder of MakeMyTrip.com congratulated TV9 Network & gave them two thumbs up, “TV9 Network has picked a very exciting segment and I have no doubt that it will do really well. My best wishes to News9 Plus. I think the team is doing something fantastic with the app. I think it’s going to be a gamechanger.”
As a digital video magazine, News9 Plus goes beyond the obvious and draws out detailed and multi-faceted narratives built on the pillars of fact-based and rigorous journalism. News stories and infotainment content for the discerning audience – rich on perspective and insights, presented in true OTT storytelling formats.