The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Rupert Murdoch-owned News Corporation’s intent to acquire ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) from ESPN. The CCI said in a statement: "... Also considering the presence of other sports channels in India such as DD Sports, TEN Action Plus, Ten Sports, Ten Cricket, Ten Golf, Sony Six, Neo Sports Plus, Neo Prime, etc., the proposed combination is not likely to give rise to any adverse competition concern in India.” This news follows News … [Read more...] about Indian regulatory body gives go-ahead to News Corp’s buy out of ESPN