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Social media blunder helps Kochi police bust international piracy network

Streaming Pakistani channels in India is illegal and poses a potential national security threat. The Kerala Police are now considering filing more serious charges against the accused, depending on further investigations.

The suspects are allegedly also part of an international piracy syndicate that streamed banned Pakistani channels through their website.

Disney names James Gorman as next Chairman, will take charge in 2025

Gorman will become chairman on January 2 2025, succeeding Mark Parker, who is leaving after serving on Disney’s board for nine years.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2006, Gorman held executive positions at Merrill Lynch and was a senior partner at McKinsey & Co.

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.

Huge win for Reliance, Modi govt approves transfer of License from Viacom18 to Star India

Star India's standalone net profit was Rs 1,465 crore in FY 23

RIL, Viacom18 and The Walt Disney Company (Disney) signed the binding definitive agreements to form a joint venture that will combine the businesses of Viacom18 and Star India.

Breaking: Major IPTV piracy ring busted following Disney Star complaint

Star India's standalone net profit was Rs 1,465 crore in FY 23

The complaint states that the rogue operator charged Rs 5,750 for the box and Rs 2,300 for access to the application.

CXO Moves: Moving in, up and out to the client’s side

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Keep up with all the key people movements in the marketing world in Storyboard18’s CXO Moves. Here’s a round-up of the executives who are in, out and in-between in the past week.