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25 Oct for final disposal of DD-ESS highlights package dispute
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court today said the dispute between national broadcaster Doordarshan and TransWorld International /Stracon over the telecast of ongoing India-West Indies cricket series highlights by ESPN-Star Sports will be decided on merits.
The division Bench today said since the matter is already listed for final hearing by the single judge on October 25, it would not intervene in the case at this stage.
While hearing the case on 17 October, another division Bench had vacated the stay granted by the single Bench earlier on 11 October. The single Bench had then issued an injunction that no part of any ongoing match could be telecast in any form within the Indian territory.
The single Bench ruling came within three days of ESPN STAR Sports announcing the acquisition of telecast rights to feature comprehensive daily highlights of all international cricket played in India till September 2004,
The court issued the stay on telecast following a complaint filed by Modi Entertainment Network, the distributors of DD Sports channel in India.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
