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Republic Day, 26 January, is going to witness some big releases from India's film industry. Republic Day, which is on Friday this year, will be followed by the weekend. This gives one time to catch up with the latest and previously released film, and drama series you may have missed.

Competition Commission of India (CCI) on January 23 approved JSW Ventures Singapore's acquisition of up to 38 percent of MG Motor India, as per an order statement. "The Commission approved the acquisition by JSW Ventures Singapore Pte. Limited (Acquirer), for up to approximately 38% of the share capital of MG Motor India Private Limited (Target).

Interoperable blockchain network Socket has announced the retrieval of 1,032 Ether tokens worth $2.3 million.

NEW DELHI : A handful of top OTT stars, who are now seen across premium web originals, have gained so much popularity over the past few years that streaming projects are being mounted on their names. Actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Shefali Shah, and Pankaj Tripathi not only make ₹3-4 crore per title, they are also seen as so bankable in the plateauing OTT ecosystem that platforms are willing to wait until they can come on board. However, industry experts warn a certain fatigue could set in, given that the same faces are seen across shows.

Edited excerpts: We started 2023 with the clarity that MeitY is our nodal ministry. That was a significant development for us. Finally, we had a body to go to with our thoughts, concerns and questions.

Jaime Dornan, the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' star has landed in hospital after going through signs of a heart attack, brought about by a venomous caterpillar during a vacation in Portugal. The occurrence was caused by the bug hairs, which was a constituent of their protection mechanism against predators, while Gordon Smart, his friend has also gone through several symptoms simultaneously.

Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray in a party rally in Nashik cautioned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath that the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership would ‘shunt’ him out the same way as former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. “The BJP leadership has a use and throw policy, they used Devendra and then they threw him away, they will do the same way with Eknath Shinde, they sidelined Vasundhra Raje in Rajasthan, in Madhya Pradesh they shunted out Shivraj Singh Chouhan after he won the state. I am now afraid for Yogi(Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister), it is time for him to be cautious, once the MP’s are elected in his state, they may shunt him out too.”said Thackeray while addressing a rally in Nashik. Thackery claimed that the BJP leadership had ‘used’ the Shiv Sena leadership when the BJP was going through a ‘tough’ time and then dumped it. Thackeray who heads the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction of the Sena claimed that the BJP had not done anything in the last ten years and hence it had resorted to use the name of ‘Lord Ram’ to win votes.

Investing.com — U.S. stock were muted on Tuesday, as investors looked ahead to a bevy of quarterly corporate earnings and crucial economic data. Elsewhere, the Securities and Exchange Commission says a bad actor used a SIM-swapping attack to take control of its X account prior to a false post on the social media platform claiming the agency had approved a new Bitcoin-linked investment instrument, while the Bank of Japan maintains a dovish policy stance and lowers its inflation forecast for the coming fiscal year.

Shoaib Malik and acclaimed actor Sana Javed tied the knot on January 20, marking a new chapter in their lives. The announcement was made through their respective social media platforms, accompanied by snapshots capturing their wedding ceremony.

Saif Ali Khan has been successfully discharged from Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital after undergoing tricep surgery for an old injury sustained during an action sequence for his latest film. The 53-year-old actor, accompanied by his wife and fellow actor Kareena Kapoor, was spotted leaving the hospital in his car, waving at paparazzi stationed outside his house.

Coinbase has criticized the US Treasury’s proposed rulemaking on cryptocurrency mixing, stating that it fails to effectively address regulatory gaps while placing unnecessary burdens on crypto platforms.

Ram Lalla idol was unveiled at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony after the hour-long rituals in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who led the ceremony. The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Ram was held at 12.29 p.m. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the country's major spiritual and religious sects.

Dexter Scott King died after battling «prostate cancer», the King Center announced today. He was 62. Dexter Scott King's wife Leah Weber King stated that his husband has passed away 'peacefully' at their California home. Dexter Scott King was the youngest son of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

animated trilogy of How to Train Your Dragon, grossing $1.64 billion globally, Universal Pictures has set its sights on recreating the magic in a live-action adaptation. Dean DeBlois, the visionary behind the original trilogy, is back at the helm, promising an authentic and visually stunning journey into the world of Berk.

Sam Bahadur' is scheduled to stream on ZEE5 from January 26. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film recounts the remarkable life of Sam Manekshaw, India's first Field Marshal and one of India's most revered military figures. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP production, 'Sam Bahadur' delves into the highs and lows of Manekshaw's career, chronicling his ascent to becoming the first Indian Army Officer promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.

Kim Hyun-Joo leads the cast of Netflix's K-Drama, 'The Bequeathed'. It explores the story of how a family gravesite inherited by Yoon Seo-Ha after her uncle's death leads to a series of murders and strange occurrences in a local village in Korea. This Korean drama premiered on Netflix on January 19.

Dune: Part Two portrays Timothée Chalamet thrilled to be returning to play the role of Paul Atreides, who is the protagonist of the franchise based on the novels of Frank Herbert. A few years post the introduction of the replay of this character on the silver screen, Chalamet will be continuing the journey of Paul, trying to protect Arrakis' future.

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute in Mumbai, reportedly due to a fractured knee and shoulder.

ElevenLabs, a startup that uses artificial intelligence software to replicate voices in more than two dozen languages, has raised a new round of funding that values the two-year-old company north of $1 billion. ElevenLabs said Monday that it raised $80 million in funding led by venture fund Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Smash Capital and SV Angel. The company has raised $101 million to date.  Chief Executive Officer Mati Staniszewski said the latest financing gives his startup a $1.1 billion valuation.

Chiranjeevi and his son Ram Charan, accompanied by their family, reached Ayodhya on Monday for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Mandir. The actors, who were seen twinning in traditional silk kurtas, expressed their deep honour and excitement about being part of this historic event.

Ram Mandir Inauguration Ceremony LIVE Updates The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust disclosed on Sunday that the ceremony will be enhanced by a spectacular musical event named 'Mangal Dhwani'. Meanwhile, ‘Mangal Dhvani’ is underway in Ayodhya where more than 50 enchanting musical instruments from various states are being played, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's office said in a press release.