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Disney expects to close Star India-RIL merger by H1 2025

SportzPower Team
May 09, 2024 20:05

The merger of Star India with Reliance Industries is expected to be closed by the first half of 2025, The Walt Disney Company said in a regulatory filing.

The company said, “The Star India transaction is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2025, subject to customary closing traditions, including regulatory approvals and government consents. If closing has not occurred by February 28, 2026, Star India or RIL may terminate the transaction.”

Jan 02, 2018 11:01
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IndiGo exempts sportspersons from charges for carrying firearms
NEW DELHI: Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Monday announced that Indian sportspersons travelling for tournaments will be exempted from paying charges for the handling of their weapons such as firearms, air guns, and ammunition, PTI reports. IndiGo charges a passenger Rs 5,000 for carrying a weapon as check-in baggage, according to its website.
Jan 02, 2018 11:01
Swaraj rules out resumption of India-Pak cricket ties
NEW DELHI:  External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has ruled out the possibility of resumption of cricketing ties with Pakistan, citing cross-border terrorism and the frequent exchange of firing at the Line of Control as the reason, the Times of India has reported.
Dec 30, 2017 13:12
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FIR against Sushil Kumar, supporters for thrashing opponent's kin
NEW DELHI: Even as the the curtains are set to be drawn on 2017, the Delhi police have registered an FIR against wrestler Sushil Kumar and his supporters on charges of violence and death threats against his opponent in the ring Praveen Rana and his brother Naveen at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Friday. 
Dec 28, 2017 12:12
PCB reserves right to pull out of 2018 Asia Cup: Najam Sethi
KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has warned the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that his country can exercise their 'right' to pull out of the Asia Cup, which India is all set to host in September next year.
Dec 20, 2017 10:12
Players' Association for cricket takes shape
CHENNAI: The Players’ Association, recommended by the Lodha panel recommendations, is finally taking shape.
Dec 20, 2017 09:12
Sports Law and Policy Research Centre, GoSports Foundation launch ‘Gold Standard’ report
BENGALURU: The Sports Law and Policy Research Centre and GoSports Foundation has launched the ‘Gold Standard’ report, a study tracking the Olympic and Paralympic gold medal winning journeys of two of India’s most celebrated sportsmen, Devendra Jhajharia and Abhinav Bindra. 
Dec 14, 2017 10:12
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UK court orders freeze on Mallya assets till 2018
MUMBAI: Embattled liquor tycoon, already dealing with extradition charges, now also has to deal with a parallel litigation around an estimated USD 1.5 billion worldwide freeze order on his assets well into 2018.
Dec 09, 2017 12:12
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ICC may add 'air pollution' to 'playing conditions' clause
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council appears to have taken the pollution levels in Delhi seriously.  PTI reports the ICC might incorporate air pollution in its ‘playing conditions’ clause after taking serious note of the plight of the Sri Lankan cricketers during the third and final Test against India recently.
Dec 06, 2017 15:12
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BAI prez: PBL on schedule
NEW DELHI: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Himanta Biswa Sarma has asserted that this season's Premier Badminton League (PBL), which is scheduled from December 23, will take place "as per the announced and scheduled date". 
Dec 05, 2017 12:12
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SC gives Archery Association a week to amend constitution
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has asked the Archery Association of India (AAI) to amend its constitution in conformity with the National Sports Development Code (NSDCI) within one week.
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