Author: Imran Fazal

Disney Star trains Dubai Police, will expand anti-piracy drive in GCC countries

The Indian entertainment sector experiences an annual revenue loss of approximately $2.8 billion due to digital piracy, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

Sources have said that Disney Star India will train law enforcement agencies in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia to tackle content piracy.

‘Smaller DPOs misrepresent their subscriber base’, says Harit Nagpal, MD and CEO, Tata Play to TRAI

Tata Play argued that the tariff structure and other regulations apply to all entities, regardless of size, and there should be no differentiation in audit requirements.

Storyboard18 had first reported about the clash of broadcasters and DPOs as TRAI received mixed feedback on its consultation paper released on August 9.

Investigation committee gives clean chit to ZEE, submits report to the board

The petitioner requested TDSAT to declare the notices dated January 3, 2025, and December 16, 2024, as void ab initio and legally invalid.

Following the submission of its findings, the Board has advised the Company to proactively settle any pending adjudication proceedings with SEBI in a timely manner, in the interest of shareholders and all stakeholders of the Company.

EXCLUSIVE: Broadcasters and DPOs clash as TRAI receives mixed feedback

MIB has also highlighted certain issues that may be considered while formulating recommendations for digital radio broadcast policy.

With divided industry voices and absence of robust primary data on subscribers and revenue generation, TRAI’s route to prescribe robust regulatory framework is likely to face hurdles affecting growth of the broadcasting sector.

Esports get the green light, but RMG faces red flags in Tamil Nadu

N. Muruganandam, Chief Secretary of the Tamil Nadu government, had hinted at banning certain games and noted that online gaming addiction among children has grown, leading to harmful effects. Including esports in the CM's trophy clearly showcases Tamil Nadu government's plan to restrict pay to play games in the state.

Storyboard18 was the first to report that the Tamil Nadu government is considering an Australia-like gaming policy, which would age-restrict social media and gaming platforms.

Bharti Airtel in advanced talks to acquire Tata Play

The platform, available in India on Airtel Xstream devices powered by Android TV OS, redefines how televisions engages users, providing live and real-time content even when the TV is not in active use.

Airtel is expected to acquire Tata Play at a valuation similar to that of the Temasek deal.