NCLT asks Sony to file reply in three weeks on petition seeking revival of merger with Zee

NCLT asks Sony to file reply in three weeks on petition seeking revival of merger with Zee

New Delhi, Jan 30 - The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai on Tuesday granted three weeks to Sony Pictures Networks India to file its reply to an application seeking the implementation of a $10 billion merger between Sony and Zee Entertainment Enterprises,

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CJI Chandrachud pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

CJI Chandrachud pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

New Delhi, Jan 30 - Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, on Tuesday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on his 76th death anniversary.

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Zee shares up 5% amid reports of arbitration hearing in Singapore

Zee shares up 5% amid reports of arbitration hearing in Singapore

Mumbai, Jan 30 - Zee Entertainment shares jumped more than 5 per cent on Tuesday amid reports of an emergency arbitration hearing of its terminated merger with the Sony Group in Singapore.

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India home to 718 snow leopards; 241 caught on camera

India home to 718 snow leopards; 241 caught on camera

New Delhi, Jan 30 - There are 718 snow leopards in India, as per a report on the Status of Snow Leopards in India released by Union Minister of Environment and Forest Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday.

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A. R. Rahman clarifies using AI to recreate voices of late singers Bamba Bakya, Shahul Hameed

A. R. Rahman clarifies using AI to recreate voices of late singers Bamba Bakya, Shahul Hameed

Mumbai, Jan 30 - Oscar-winning music composer A. R. Rahman, who used the artificial intelligence for recreating the voices of late playback singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed for the song titled ‘Thimiri Yezhuda’ from the Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Lal Salaam’ has issued a clarification

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Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings donates $1.1 bn shares to charity

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings donates $1.1 bn shares to charity

San Francisco, Jan 30 - Netflix Co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings has donated $1.1 billion of his company shares to charity.

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Gadkari rolls out highway projects worth Rs 2,367 crore in MP

Gadkari rolls out highway projects worth Rs 2,367 crore in MP

New Delhi, Jan 30 - Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of nine national highway projects worth Rs 2,367 crore covering a total length of 225 km in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district.

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US authority fines Infosys $225 for violating short payment of tax

US authority fines Infosys $225 for violating short payment of tax

Bengaluru, Jan 30 - The Nevada Department of Taxation in the US has been slapped a fine of $225 for alleged violation of short payment of modified business tax for two quarters.

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Bajaj Finserv to acquire Vidal Healthcare Services, subsidiaries, associate company for Rs 325 crore

Bajaj Finserv to acquire Vidal Healthcare Services, subsidiaries, associate company for Rs 325 crore

Chennai, Jan 30 - Bajaj Finserv Health Ltd (BFS-Health), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Ltd, on Tuesday announced signing of share purchase agreement for acquisition of 100 per cent stake in Vidal Healthcare Services Private Ltd (VHC) and its subsidiaries and an

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India’s M&A deal activity maintains long-term momentum, mid-market in focus

India’s M&A deal activity maintains long-term momentum, mid-market in focus

New Delhi, Jan 30 - India's strategic merger and acquisition (M&A) deal activity in 2023 maintained its long-term momentum, with deal volumes surpassing levels seen over the past 10 years, apart from the exceptional record year of 2022, a report showed on Tuesday.

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President nominates Satnam Singh Sandhu to Rajya Sabha

President nominates Satnam Singh Sandhu to Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Jan 30 - President Droupadi Murmu nominated Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu to Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

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TVS ILP to develop logistics, warehousing park in Goa

TVS ILP to develop logistics, warehousing park in Goa

Chennai, Jan 30 - TVS Industrial and Logistical Parks (TVS ILP) on Tuesday announced signing of MoU with the Goa Investment Promotion & Facilitation Board (Goa-IPB) for the development of logistics and warehousing park in the Verna Industrial Estate.

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Now, Indian pilgrims can take mountain flight across Kailash Mansarovar

Now, Indian pilgrims can take mountain flight across Kailash Mansarovar

Kathmandu, Jan 30 - With Nepal's Shree Airlines commencing operation from Nepalgunj Airport to Kailash Mansarovar, now Indians devotees can fly across Mount Kailash and the Mansarovar lake enjoying a magnificent close view of the holy places.

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AI decodes protein fragments that cause serious Covid outcomes

AI decodes protein fragments that cause serious Covid outcomes

New York, Jan 30 - Using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system, scientists may now have the beginning of answers to why does SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the disease, cause severe symptoms in some patients, while many other Coronaviruses don't?

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Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 tipped to be ‘biggest’ update in iPhone history

Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 tipped to be ‘biggest’ update in iPhone history

New Delhi, Jan 30 - Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 software update, which is expected to be announced at the company's annual WWDC event in June, might be “the biggest” update in the company’s history, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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Competitive intensity lower for upcoming projects

Competitive intensity lower for upcoming projects

Mumbai, Jan 30 - Adani Energy Solutions (AESL) feels that the competitive intensity for the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) based projects -- worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore in pipeline -- has ebbed significantly.

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Finance Ministry bullish on 7% plus growth but flags geopolitical risk

Finance Ministry bullish on 7% plus growth but flags geopolitical risk

New Delhi, Jan 30 - Although the Indian economy is expected to grow above 7% driven by strong domestic demand and economic reforms, geopolitical risks such as the fallout of Israel-Hamas war pose a risk, according to a Finance Ministry report ahead of

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HP to introduce new AI-enabled Spectre laptops in India

HP to introduce new AI-enabled Spectre laptops in India

New Delhi, Jan 30 - PC and printer major HP is set to introduce its latest premium Spectre laptops in India, targeting the contemporary and modern users. According to sources, the price of the new Spectre laptops will be around Rs 1.5 lakh.

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Zee says not aware of Disney Star’s next steps on licence agreement

Zee says not aware of Disney Star’s next steps on licence agreement

New Delhi, Jan 30 - Zee Entertainment Enterprises has said that the company is not aware of, and cannot comment on, Star India Private Limited’s ('Disney Star') intentions or next steps with respect to the strategic licence agreement entered between the company and

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Trump’s dominance over GOP could alienate swath of voters including some Republican conservatives

Trump’s dominance over GOP could alienate swath of voters including some Republican conservatives

Washington, Jan 30 - The GOP has come under fire from a section of the US media which says that if the Republicans continue to back a beleaguered former President Donald Trump, who is facing numerous court cases on election subversion and tax

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