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Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game was released on March 20 and is priced at $69.99. It can be purchased from Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy.

Pre-seed venture fund All in Capital, which has backed startups such as Giva, Newme, PierSight Space, and Seekho, has launched its second fund with the target of raising Rs 200 crore, along with a greenshoe option for another Rs 100 crore. The venture capital firm, founded by former Upgrad executive Kushal Bhagia with Aditya Singh, has already marked the first close of fund II at Rs 85 crore, securing investments from Indian tech founders, family offices, and a few institutional funds of funds across India and overseas. It plans to announce the final close by the end of this year. Through this fund, the Bengaluru-based firm plans to invest in 50 startups over the next three years, with an average cheque size of up to Rs 5 crore.

Tata Communications Thursday announced the launch of Tata Communications Vayu, the next-gen Cloud fabric for enterprise IT. It aims to tackle rising cloud costs, multi-cloud complexities, and Al infrastructure demands empowering businesses to navigate the Intelligent Enterprise era, the company said in a release. The Cloud fabric is built for ease and control, integrating laaS, PaaS, Al Platform, Security, Cloud Connectivity, and professional services into a single, intelligent ecosystem. It eliminates management complexity, reduces operational costs and ensures enterprises can scale effortlessly without vendor lock-in. The fabric delivers up to 30 per cent cost-saving with a transparent pricing model, built-in Finops automation, and multi-Cloud flexibility, while optimising workload performance.

Liqvd Asia, a digital-first advertising agency, has acquired AdLift, a performance marketing and SEO agency for Rs 50 crore. This move aims to reshape digital marketing and position Liqvd Asia as a force in integrated marketing, combining branding, content, SEO, and AI-driven performance marketing to deliver business impact. Founded in 2013, Liqvd Asia has built a reputation for digital branding and content-driven campaigns. By acquiring AdLift, known for data-driven performance marketing, the agency strengthens its position as a full-funnel marketing leader, offering clients ROI-driven strategies to maximise brand impact and growth.

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development and licensing platform, said it has partnered Brand Concepts Ltd., to launch Juicy Couture bags and accessories in India. Juicy Couture, a brand known for its trendy fashion, bold use of colors and glamorous aesthetic appeals to a young, fashion-conscious audience, it said. “We are delighted to have been granted the license for Juicy Couture's Handbags and lifestyle accessories in India," said Abhinav Kumar, cofounder and CEO of Brand Concepts Ltd. «Our expertise in curating and delivering premium fashion accessories aligns seamlessly with Juicy Couture's reputation for style. The Indian demographic, with its growing aspiration for high-quality and iconic brands, makes this partnership particularly exciting. We are honoured to be Authentic’s trusted partner in bringing this distinguished brand to a market that values both elegance and opulence. We are confident this partnership will resonate deeply with the discerning Indian consumer.”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Las Vegas: On Tuesday, Shantanu Narayen, the chief executive of California-based tech firm Adobe, led the company’s two-hour-long pitch to convince businesses and analysts that in the race among Big Tech firms to sell their innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), it warrants a seat at the top. While a new full-stack agentic AI platform would see Adobe rival the likes of Salesforce, its key executives are clear about one thing: selling AI to businesses still won’t be an easy task.

Inside Season 2 is now available on Netflix. Unlike many Netflix shows, this season will release episodes over a week instead of all at once. Fans can watch the episodes at different times depending on their time zone.

Criterion Collection has announced physical media releases of the film, with pre-orders available before the official release date.

The conversation lasted approximately an hour, and Trump indicated that further details would be provided soon. “Just completed a very good telephone call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President Putin in order to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs. We are very much on track.” Trump also confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz would release a statement outlining the points discussed. On Tuesday, Trump spoke with Putin about a possible partial ceasefire. Putin agreed not to target energy infrastructure but refused to back a full 30-day ceasefire.

Harry Sisson is embroiled in controversy following allegations of manipulative behavior involving multiple women. Harry Sisson has been accused of convincing and luring a dozen nearly women to send their explicit videos on Snapchat. Accusations surfaced online, primarily via X (formerly Twitter), alleging Sisson persuaded nearly a dozen women to send explicit photos via Snapchat, despite claiming to «respect them for more than their bodies.» This revelation has sparked outrage, particularly given Sisson's public advocacy for women's rights. ALSO READ: Harry Sisson Snapchat scandal: This TikTok influencer and Biden fan lured women to share explicit videos

social media platform X over the recent incident of AI chatbot Grok using Hindi slang and abuses and will be examining the issue, according to sources. The ministry will look into the matter and the factors that led to the use of abusive language, they said. «We are in touch, we are talking to them (X) to find out why it is happening and what are the issues. They are engaging with us,» sources said. The IT Ministry is examining the matter, they added. Grok, the powerful AI chatbot on Elon Musk's X, shocked netizens recently with its wild side when its response in Hindi came loaded with abuses and slang after provocation by users. The banter started when an X user requested that Grok provide a list of the «10 best mutuals». After a silence, the user responded with some harsh comments. This prompted Grok to retaliate with an equally casual tone and slur-loaded response.

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Uber saw its operating revenue in India grow by 41% for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, reaching Rs 3,762 crore, up from Rs 2,666 crore in FY23, as it managed to reduce its losses, driven by improvement in its ride-hailing services and growth in its support and service operations. In FY24 the San Francisco-based Uber Inc’s India unit significantly narrowed its losses by 71%, bringing it down to Rs 89 crore from Rs 311 crore in FY23, according to the company’s regulatory filings sourced from business intelligence platform Tofler. Over the past five to six years, Uber has been doubling down on its focus on the mobility segment. In FY24, its ride-hailing revenue in India surged by 19% to Rs 806 crore, up from Rs 678 crore the previous year. Additionally, revenue from support services grew to Rs 2,936 crore, compared to Rs 1,977 crore in the previous year.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The merger of video streaming platforms such as Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema, MX Player and Amazon miniTV, and Warner Bros and Discovery may have bolstered content diversity, but offering viewers a seamless user experience while they transition to a new app could prove to be a challenge. Sure, the content variety and improved offerings are a plus, but post-merger price points can spring a surprise, as content sometimes moves to higher paywalls.

Dropkick Murphys found themselves locked out of their X (formerly Twitter) account this week following a string of sharp critiques aimed at Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their supporters—a move critics likened to censorship tactics seen in authoritarian regimes. The suspension, which occurred late Monday, came after frontman Ken Casey doubled down on his years-long disdain for Trump during interviews and explosive concert moments, culminating in what fans call a “political silencing” under Musk’s ownership.

Chief Justice John Roberts pushed back against calls to impeach federal judges over their decisions, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence. His remarks come amid increasing political pressure on judges following controversial rulings on immigration and other hot-button issues.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Las Vegas, USA: Adobe Inc has become the latest company to join the bandwagon to offer artificial intelligence services with its agentic AI platform as the technology firm diversifies beyond its core offering.

Sylvester Stallone, follows the life of a mobster rebuilding his empire in Tulsa.

Shohei Ohtani, who won the third BBWAA Most Valuable Player Award of his career last year, kicked off the 2025 MLB season in style as Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-1 win against Chicago Cubs in the opening game of the Tokyo Series on Tuesday. Reigning World Series champion Dodgers are among the favourites this time as well. The game in Tokyo started early for MLB fans in the US, who had to get up early to catch the first pitch that was through shortly after 5 AM ET, Sports Illustrated reported.

Donald Trump said Tuesday that a federal judge who tried to stop his deportation plans should be impeached, escalating his conflict with a judiciary that's been one of the few restraints on his administration's aggressive plans. Trump has routinely criticized judges, especially as they limit his efforts to expand presidential power and impose his sweeping agenda on the federal government. But his call for impeachment — a rare step that is usually taken only in cases of grave ethical or criminal misconduct — represents an intensifying clash between the judicial and executive branches. The Republican president described U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg in Washington, as an unelected «troublemaker and agitator» in a post on Truth Social, his social media platform. Boasberg recently issued an order blocking deportation flights under wartime authorities from an 18th century law that Trump invoked to carry out his plans. «HE DIDN'T WIN ANYTHING! I WON FOR MANY REASONS, IN AN OVERWHELMING MANDATE, BUT FIGHTING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION MAY HAVE BEEN THE NUMBER ONE REASON FOR THIS HISTORIC VICTORY,» Trump wrote on Tuesday. «I'm just doing what the VOTERS wanted me to do. This judge, like many of the Crooked Judges' I am forced to appear before, should be IMPEACHED!!!» ALSO READ: Trump's approval rating soars to new high, Americans say US is on right track than any time in 20 years: poll