August 3, 2026
  • August 3, 2026

RIL & Disney’s $8.5 billion merger gets CCI nod

by on August 29, 2024 0

The Competition Commission of India has approved the merger of Reliance Industries and Walt Disney India’s media assets, with specific modifications. This merger aims to establish an $8.5-billion entertainment powerhouse to compete with Amazon, Netflix, and Sony Pictures Networks. The companies will divest several TV channels and cap advertisement prices for streamed cricket matches...

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Canada police have warned Nijjar aide of life threat: Pannun

by on August 29, 2024 0

Inderjeet Singh Gosal, aide to the assassinated pro-Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, has been warned by Canadian police about heightened threats to his life. Following allegations by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau that India may be involved in Nijjar’s death, further investigations have led to charges against several suspects.

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At Rs 28.6k crore, govt to set up 12 industrial cities

by on August 29, 2024 0

The cabinet committee on economic affairs has cleared the development of 12 new industrial cities with a total investment of Rs 28,600 crore. These cities will be spread across multiple states and are expected to generate around 10 lakh jobs. Basic infrastructure for these projects is aimed to be developed within three years.

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Trump reposts a vulgar remark about Kamala Harris, sparks row

by on August 29, 2024 0

Donald Trump took to Truth Social to repost a crude remark about Vice President Kamala Harris, suggesting she advanced her career through sexual favors, referencing her past relationship with Willie Brown. This post sparked criticism for its explicit nature and added to Trump’s history of sexist attacks against political opponents, reflecting his controversial behavior.

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Soren govt snooped on ex-CM Champai for 5 months: Himanta

by on August 29, 2024 0

The Hemant Soren government is accused of spying on ex-Jharkhand CM Champai Soren for five months, with elements of phone-tapping and a potential honeytrap. This surveillance involved Special Branch officers, who were detained briefly in Delhi. Champai, feeling sidelined for Hemant Soren, is reportedly set to join the BJP, according to Assam CM Himanta...

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