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JioStar pulls the plug on IPTV piracy in Andhra
MUMBAI: In a major win for India’s digital rights landscape, JioStar’s swift action against the illegal IPTV app Rolex TV has led to a full-scale takedown in Andhra Pradesh. Acting on a detailed complaint from JioStar, law enforcement authorities in Annamayya district dismantled the operation, reaffirming that piracy, no matter how clever, won’t stay under the radar for long.
The move followed sharp ground intelligence gathered by JioStar’s distribution business growth team, whose on-field efforts helped trace and disrupt Rolex TV’s piracy network. Investigations revealed the app was illegally streaming more than 10,000 live channels and a massive library of global on-demand content, violating multiple intellectual property and broadcast rights.
In a disturbing twist, operators were found using Telegram and similar platforms to lure young people with fake “work-from-home” jobs. One minor was among those misled, shining a light on the growing social and ethical dangers of digital piracy.
Authorities have since shut down Rolex TV, striking a major blow against a cross-border piracy ring. The operation highlights how content theft not only causes financial damage but also raises broader cultural and security concerns for the nation.
Earlier this year, JioStar, working with Gujarat Cyber Police, had successfully dismantled another illegal IPTV network, BOS IPTV, which was responsible for revenue losses exceeding Rs 700 crore.
With this latest victory, JioStar has once again proved that protecting India’s digital ecosystem is not just a business priority but a moral one. The company continues to invest in surveillance, legal action, and public awareness to ensure content creators, distributors, and viewers can enjoy a fair and safe digital future.
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Kabaddi gets a digital raid on Sportvot streaming
National Senior Men’s Championship live from Vadodara 24–27 February 2026.
MUMBAI: Kabaddi’s national showdown just got a streaming tackle and Sportvot is the raider ready to score big. India’s leading sports streaming platform has bagged exclusive live-streaming rights for the National Senior Men’s Kabaddi Championship, organised by the Gujarat State Kabaddi Association and Vadodara Kabaddi Association under the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI).
For the first time, the prestigious tournament will beam nationwide from the Indoor Sports Complex in Vadodara between 24 and 27 February 2026. Thirty-five states plus Indian Railways and Services teams are expected to battle it out, making it one of India’s biggest kabaddi spectacles and a crucial proving ground for talent eyeing the Pro Kabaddi League. Defending champions Haryana return to guard their crown after a dominant run last time.
Every raid, tackle and do-or-die moment will be available live on the Sportvot app, letting fans, players, coaches and stakeholders follow the action from anywhere.
Sportvot founder & CEO Siddhant Agarwal said, “Kabaddi is deeply rooted in India’s sporting culture, and national championships like this are where the future of the sport is shaped. By digitising and live-streaming the National Senior Men’s Kabaddi Championship, we aim to give athletes the visibility they deserve and fans an experience that matches the intensity of the game.”
Gujarat Kabaddi Association organising secretary Tushar Arothe added, “As hosts of this year’s National Senior Men’s Kabaddi Championship, the Gujarat Kabaddi Association is honoured to welcome the best teams from across the country to Vadodara. We are delighted that Sportvot will be live streaming the tournament, giving supporters everywhere an opportunity to experience the passion and skill of our players in real time.”
With seasoned pros, rising stars and high-voltage clashes over four days, the championship promises edge-of-the-mat drama. SportVot’s coverage turns it from a regional rumble into a national spectacle, one tap away for fans who can’t make it to Vadodara. Get ready to cheer from the couch; the mat is set.
