India Tech 🇮🇳 AI News6d ago
Kiran Mani, former CEO Digital at JioStar, has joined OpenAI as Managing Director for APAC. He will relocate to Singapore in June and report to Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon. Mani previously spent over 13 years at Google as General Manager for Android and Google Play across APAC and Japan. The move comes as ChatGPT maker expands its presence in India and the broader APAC region. https://entrackr.com/snippets/kiran-mani-exits-jiostar-joins-openai-to-lead-apac-expansion-11261930 #India #Tech #AI #OpenAI #JioStar
Kiran Mani exits JioStar, joins OpenAI to lead APAC expansion

Kiran Mani has stepped down as CEO Digital at JioStar to join OpenAI, where he will lead the company’s Asia Pacific operations. According to a Bloomberg report. Snippets

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India Tech 🇮🇳 AI News6d ago
The Indian government has ordered internet service providers to block 261 websites accused of illegally streaming JioStar's content, following a Delhi High Court directive. JioStar, which runs JioHotstar, obtained a dynamic injunction allowing it to add new piracy sites to the case without filing separate lawsuits. https://www.medianama.com/2026/03/223-govt-isp-block-261-websites-delhi-hc-jiostar-piracy/ #India #Tech #JioStar #Policy
Govt orders ISPs to block 261 websites in JioStar piracy case

After the Delhi HC's order, the govt has asked internet service providers to block 261 piracy websites streaming JioStar content.

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Mathrubhumi EnglishMar 5
Piracy Smashed! JioStar removes 36 apps & 141 sites during T20 World Cup. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/jiostar-iptv-app-takedown-t20-world-cup-2026-live-piracy-crackdown-results-xd10bxxc?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #JioStar #CricketPiracy #T20WC2026 #JioHotstar
BizAsiaLiveFeb 26
#JioStar appoints #AmitMalhotra as Head of International Business https://www.bizasialive.com/jiostar-appoints-amit-malhotra-as-head-of-international-business/
VarietyFeb 19

OpenAI, JioHotstar Partner to Launch ChatGPT-Powered Content Discovery in India

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/openai-jiohotstar-chatgpt-content-discovery-india-1236667083/

VarietyFeb 19

OpenAI, JioHotstar Partner to Launch ChatGPT-Powered Content Discovery in India
#Variety #Asia #Global #News #ChatGPT #JioHotstar #JioStar #OpenAI

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/openai-jiohotstar-chatgpt-content-discovery-india-1236667083/

OpenAI and JioHotstar Launch ChatGPT Content Discovery in India

JioHotstar partners with OpenAI to introduce ChatGPT-powered voice and text content discovery for its 450 million monthly users across India.

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BizAsiaLiveFeb 3

#StephanBugaj joins #JioStar to lead GenAI strategy

Read here: https://www.bizasialive.com/stephan-bugaj-joins-jiostar-to-lead-genai-strategy/

VarietyFeb 3

India’s JioStar Taps Emmy-Winning Pixar Veteran Stephan Bugaj to Lead GenAI Content Strategy

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/jiostar-stephan-bugaj-genai-content-strategy-1236650633/

VarietyFeb 3

India’s JioStar Taps Emmy-Winning Pixar Veteran Stephan Bugaj to Lead GenAI Content Strategy
#Variety #Asia #Global #News #JioStar #StephanBugaj

https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/jiostar-stephan-bugaj-genai-content-strategy-1236650633/

India's JioStar Taps Stephan Bugaj to Lead GenAI Content Strategy

Indian media giant JioStar has brought on board Emmy Award-winning creative technologist Stephan Bugaj as senior VP of GenAI content and technology.

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VarietyJan 19

Indian Streaming Giant JioHotstar Raises Prices, Adds Monthly Subscription Plans

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/indian-streaming-giant-jiohotstar-raises-prices-monthly-plans-1236634622/