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Zee channel wins case over use of logo
MUMBAI: Ruling in favour of Subhash Chandra-promoted ASC Enterprises, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation over use of an “altered” logo for its channel “FX”.
Launched on its first direct-to-home (DTH) broadcasting platform Dish TV last year, the DTH bouquet included channels from the Zee stable, Smile TV, Trendz, and FX, among others.
The petition, filed by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation was over the use of mark ‘FX’. It claimed that the mark ‘FX’ is being used by it extensively since 1994 and in fact a channel by the name ‘FX’ has been launched in UK & US in 1994.
Zee, in its response agreed to alter the logo to ‘MX’ with the word ‘Z’ inscribed on the top of the logo so as to clearly identify the same with Zee and to remove any confusion in the matter. Fox, however, rejected the offer of a changed logo and pressed for an interim injunction in the matter.
Justice Mukul Mudgal dismissed Fox’s contention and held that the changed logo which has Zee letters in white alongwith word Z in brown and word M and staggered X “are sufficient to distinguish the defendant’s (Zee) mark from that of the plaintiff.”
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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.
