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₹3,000 crore to boost Jio Cinema’s subscription and advertising revenues, according to the estimates of film trade experts. Earlier this year, Jio Studios announced a plan to create a repertoire of 100 movies and web originals to bolster the streaming platform’s standing and retain customer engagement after the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Prime Video through a series featuring Sidharth Malhotra titled Indian Police Force. Disney+ Hotstar has unveiled a show inspired by the Commando film series, besides a prequel to popular show Anupamaa titled Namaste America. ZEE5, too, has introduced a series inspired by The Kashmir Files.

Mumbai: Punit Goenka, former managing director & chief executive officer of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, on Friday moved the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), challenging a recent confirmatory order issued by the markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). In its appeal before the tribunal, a senior counsel representing Goenka requested a stay on the effect and operation of the regulator’s order.

Dune: Part Two, crafted by Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros, has made a significant shift from its intended November 3 theatrical release to a new date of March 15, 2024. This move comes as no surprise, considering the ongoing labor disruptions. The sequel, based on Frank Herbert's novel, is poised to captivate audiences on both traditional screens and Imax platforms, offering a remarkable cinematic experience. The decision to delay has also raised speculation about a potential debut at either the Berlin Film Festival or SXSW in the late winter or early spring.

Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2, fans are in for a treat with the arrival of three distinguished hip-hop legends as Operators. The renowned Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and 21 Savage are set to make their mark in the virtual battlegrounds. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to acquire these iconic characters during Season 5.

Fran Drescher says the strike she's leading as head of the actors union is a huge moment for both Hollywood and the world of work beyond it

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Zee Entertainment Enterprises, on Friday moved the Securities Appellate Tribunal challenging a recent confirmatory order by Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) that restrained him and Subhash Chandra from holding any key positions in Zee group entities until further orders. In its appeal before the tribunal, the senior counsel representing Goenka requested a stay on the effect and operation of the regulator’s order.

Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea that raised the issue of Indian fishermen getting arrested after straying into the territorial waters of Pakistan, saying political matters will be sorted out politically. The apex court said it cannot issue directions to Pakistan to release such fishermen and that the matter cannot be determined in a petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution. Article 32 of the Constitution empowers Indian citizens to move the apex court directly for enforcement of their fundamental rights through appropriate proceedings. «Is this to be determined in a (Article) 32 petition? How Pakistan and India sort out their fishermen problem, in (Article) 32 petition we will issue directions? Can we issue directions to Pakistan to release them?» a bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia asked the counsel appearing for the petitioners. The bench was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by three petitioners, including two from Gujarat and one from Maharashtra. The counsel for the petitioners sought the revival of a judicial committee comprising judges from India and Pakistan that was formed in 2008 to mutually resolve the issue of prisoners, including fishermen who got arrested for straying into each other's maritime territory. «What is the scenario today? What is the relationship with the country today?» the bench asked, and added «These are government issues.» «Political matters will be sorted out politically,» the bench said and asked the petitioners to approach the government.

State Bank of India: SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara is likely to remain at the top post for another 10 months. The official – appointed in October 2020 – may now remain in the role beyond this three-year term. SBI rules mandate retirement at the age of 63 for its chairman – an age that Khara will reach in August next year.

«We've observed heightened interest from local and regional businesses seeking impactful yet budget-conscious advertising,» Sunil Kumar Mohapatra, Chief Revenue Officer, VerSe Innovation, told ET. «Over the past 2-3 years, our local and regional business sector has experienced significant growth. Year-on-year, we've witnessed a 2x-3x increase in clients and a similar growth in average order value from repeat clients.

Fran Drescher says the strike she's leading as head of the actors union is a huge moment for both Hollywood and the world of work beyond it

(Reuters) — Shares of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) were down 3.7% on Thursday, hitting their lowest level in nearly three-and-a-half years, with some investors betting that a further price drop is on the cards in the next few months.

MUMBAI : Even as Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) founder Subhash Chandra and his son Punit Goenka await clean chit from the market regulator over financial irregularities in the media house, the company itself is entangled in a series of legal disputes, including tax claims, regulatory filings showed. While Zee Entertainment proceeds with its planned merger with the Indian arm of Japan’s media behemoth Sony Group Corp’s entertainment division, the filings showed that Zee is dealing with at least a dozen lawsuits, involving cases filed by the Income Tax department, the Commissioner of Service Tax, the Director General of GST Intelligence, and several lenders.

NEW DELHI : The National Medical Commission (NMC) has put on hold with immediate effect its recent regulation mandating doctors to prescribe only generic drugs or face punishment. These regulations mandated all doctors and medical professionals—private and government—to prescribe generic drugs.

New Delhi: Competition Commission of India (CCI) has sought public comments on two schemes under which it will offer settlements in cases, and accept commitments from businesses to change their behaviour in order to avoid an investigation. The government had earlier this year amended the Competition Act enabling CCI to offer these schemes.

The 69th National Film Awards was announced on Thursday during a press conference by the Jury at the National Media Center New Delhi. The Jury members for National Film Awards handed over the list of awardees for feature, non-feature and best script category to Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur.

King Of Kotha,' featuring Dulquer Salmaan, has made its much-anticipated debut in theaters today (August 24). The movie is set against the backdrop of the 1990s in the town of Kotha, notorious for its criminal activities. The town is under the firm control of Kannan Bhai, an influential figure who holds sway over the region.

Nifty Midcap stocks to new 52-week highs on August 24 reflects strong market optimism and growth potential across various sectors. This surge in stocks, including Shriram Finance, Mphasis, and Bharat Forge signifies the resilience and potential for growth within these companies. The data was sourced from StockEdge at 2.20 p.m., and the updates from the real-time data could come with a lag. The below data also pertains only to the time at which it was taken.1. APL Apollo TubesAPL Apollo Tubes achieved a noteworthy feat by hitting a new 52-week high of Rs 1663.9 on August 24.

Real estate developer MRG Group will invest Rs 250 crore in its first affordable housing project in Sector 90, Gurugram. The project, part of Haryana government’s Affordable Housing Policy will spread over 5.2625 acre and offers 769 units, with sizes of 622.116 sq ft, 623.193 sq ft, and 645.797 sq ft with price starting at Rs 32 Lakh. «The project is located on a 99-meter-wide road within a 2-minute drive from NH-48 (NH-8) and Dwarka Expressway, residents will be well-connected to major business centres, entertainment hubs, and retail destinations.