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Tata Play Binge lands on Vidaa-powered smart TVs across India
OTT aggregator now available on Hisense, Toshiba and partner TVs
MUMBAI: Tata Play Binge has expanded its footprint in India’s smart TV ecosystem through a new partnership with Vidaa, bringing its OTT aggregation service directly to Vidaa-powered televisions from brands such as Hisense and Toshiba.
The integration means viewers can now access the Tata Play Binge app directly on their smart TVs without requiring a set-top box or additional hardware. The service aggregates more than 30 national, international and regional OTT platforms into a single interface.
With the app now available on Vidaa-powered devices, users can browse a wide catalogue that includes more than 20,000 films and 8,000 web series, alongside live sports, TV shows and documentaries. The move aims to simplify how audiences navigate multiple streaming platforms by offering a single login, unified search and personalised recommendations.
India’s television market continues to see rapid growth in streaming consumption across languages and genres. By bringing the Tata Play Binge app to Vidaa, the companies are betting on convenience as the next battleground in home entertainment, where viewers increasingly expect content to be easy to find and even easier to watch.
Vidaa editor-in-chief Denis Oštir, said the partnership is focused on reducing friction in the viewing experience. According to him, making Tata Play Binge available across Vidaa-powered TVs allows Indian audiences to access their favourite content directly on the television without complicated set-ups.
Tata Play chief commercial and content officer Pallavi Puri, said the collaboration extends the reach of Tata Play Binge and makes it easier for viewers to discover stories, sports and films from more than 30 OTT services through a single platform.
The app is available immediately through the Vidaa app store and home screen on supported smart TVs across India.
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JioStar-backed crackdown busts illegal IPTV network, three arrested
Police seize Rs 20 lakh, expose piracy ring streaming IPL and OTT content
MUMBAI: A coordinated anti-piracy operation backed by JioStar India Private Limited has led to the arrest of three individuals linked to an organised illegal IPTV network streaming premium television and sports content, including matches from the TATA IPL 2026.
The crackdown was carried out by the Cyber Crime Police Firozabad, which uncovered a piracy syndicate operating under the name “BOS IPTV”. The accused were apprehended across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan, signalling the multi-state footprint of the operation.
Investigators found that the network had built a user base of over 900 subscribers, distributing unauthorised streams of copyrighted content through digital platforms, including messaging apps. Authorities also traced structured financial transactions linked to the operation, with payments routed via QR codes, bank accounts and other digital methods.
As part of the enforcement action, law enforcement agencies seized several electronic devices and financial records. Around Rs 20 lakh connected to the accused has been frozen, highlighting the commercial scale of the piracy network.
The case follows an earlier crackdown on a large illegal IPTV operation and marks an expansion of efforts to dismantle connected nodes within the piracy ecosystem. Officials indicated that investigations are ongoing, with more links in the network under scrutiny.
The complaint, supported by JioStar India Private Limited, has been registered under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act and the Copyright Act.
The development underscores growing collaboration between content owners and law enforcement agencies as India intensifies its fight against digital piracy. With high-value properties like the IPL in focus, the message is clear: the stream may be illegal, but the crackdown is very real.
