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FIRs filed against senior InCable executives for ‘signal theft’?
ESPN Software today apparently decided to go after the big boys in its ongoing tussle with the Hinduja Group’s cable arm InCable Network.
Industry sources say that based on a complaint made by ESPN at the Shivaji Park police station in the central Mumbai suburb of Dadar, a first information report (FIR) was filed this evening against two senior Incable executives – chief executive Ram Hingorani and president Rajiv Vyas.
Apparently this time ESPN took another tack from that adopted on 25 January when two affiliated cable operators, Jagdish Shah and Bimal Navsaria, of Sri Sai Vision Santa Cruz East, were arrested for allegedly stealing ESPN and Star Sports signals. ESPN’s case in this round of fisticuffs with the MSO seems to be that ultimate responsiblility for all InCable’s operations – whether that of affiliates, franchises or joint ventures – rests with the heads of the organisation.
On the issue of their possible arrest, sources say anticipatory bail has already been secured.
Neither InCable nor ESPN Software representatives were however available for comment on the issue.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
