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UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and part of TKO Group Holdings, together with Morgan & Morgan, America's largest injury law firm, Wednesday announced a multi-year renewal of their U.S. marketing partnership in which Morgan & Morgan will strategically activate its brand within a selection of key high-profile UFC assets.

Dec 15, 2023 17:12
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has updated its guidelines for ‘Qualification of Brand Extension-products and services’ under the restricted category prohibited from advertising by law. These modifications have been detailed in Chapter III Clause 3.6 (a) of the ASCI code, and specifically target brand extensions associated with restricted categories such as liquor and tobacco.
Dec 14, 2023 19:12
With the December 21 deadline to close their merger agreement looming, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd and Culver Max Entertainment (aka Sony Pictures Networks India), appear no closer to agreement on who will lead the combined entity.
Dec 14, 2023 17:12
During the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier league earlier this year, Viacom18 was locked in a legal battle with online betting platform ‘FairPlay’ over its alleged infringement of the network's digital streaming rights for the IPL.  The legal action pursued by Viacom18 led to the of the arrest of Gulam Abbas Muni, a key executive behind FairPlay’s operations in India. 
Dec 11, 2023 18:12
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has stayed the termination of Shaji Prabhakaran as the Secretary General of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Shaji Prabhakaran had taken the matter to the high court, asserting that his removal by AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey was illegitimate and that only the executive committee had the authority to terminate his services, IANS reports.
Nov 30, 2023 19:11
The All India Football Federation on Thursday revealed that multiple approaches have been made to several AIFF-registered players as part of concerted efforts to "manipulate matches" of the ongoing I-League. The AIFF stated it has taken "serious note" of the matter and declared its commitment to "taking every step within its power to prevent corrupt practices from undermining the values of football".
Nov 29, 2023 18:11
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken embattled edtech giant BYJU’S to the National Company Law Tribunal.  As per the details available on the NCLT website, although the case was filed on September 8, it was officially registered on November 15. The NCLT website indicates that the case is set to be heard on December 22.  
Nov 27, 2023 18:11
The MotoGP Selection Committee, comprising members of FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports, announced Monday that the CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team have been removed from the list of teams that will make up the grid for the 2024 season. "Repeated infractions and breaches of the Participation Agreement affecting the public image of MotoGP have obliged this decision," the selection committee declared.
Nov 22, 2023 15:11
MUMBAI: The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has published its half-yearly complaints report for the period April to September 2023, offering insights into emerging trends and insights in advertising standards.
Nov 15, 2023 16:11
Subrata Roy, founder of Sahara Group and owner of former Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Pune Warriors India, passed away in Mumbai on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was 75.
Nov 09, 2023 19:11
BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has directed the Badminton Association of India (BAI) to frame guidelines to enable tournaments like Grand Prix Badminton League (GPBL) promoted by other entities to register players or coaches.