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Gujarat Titans have been knocked out of the play-off race after rain forced their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders to be abandoned without a ball bowled in Ahmedabad on Monday. The two teams took one point each, confirming a top-two finish for table-toppers Kolkata, who remain the only side to have already qualified for the next stage. The last times Kolkata ended in the top two in the league stage, they went on to win the tournament in 2012 and 2014.

Google to file its reply to appeals filed by KukuFM, Shaadi.com and the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) against a Competition Commission of India order. The antitrust regulator in a March 20 order had denied them interim relief in a case over the fee levied by the tech giant for listing apps on its Play Store. The appellate tribunal will likely take up the matter on May 24.

Also read: Can Perplexity do to Google what Microsoft did to IBM back in the day? They approached NCLAT after the CCI rejected their pleas on 20 March, saying there were insufficient grounds for such action. However, the CCI asked its Director General (DG) – its independent investigative arm – to continue its probe into Google's Play Store policies. The CCI had launched the probe on 15 March, saying Google may have violated various parts of Competition Act, and asked the director general to complete the investigation in 60 days.

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Universal Music Group (UMG) plans to expand its India business through both organic and inorganic routes as the country is expected to enter the top 10 music markets globally in the coming years from being the 14th-largest music market currently, its chief executive for Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Adam Granite, told ET. «We will continue to look for M&A opportunities here in India and across all of our markets where it makes sense,» he said, adding that the company is talking to many companies in multiple markets. In India, UMG is looking to acquire companies across the music ecosystem, including labels and catalogues. «Music has to be a central piece of the company,» Granite said.

Tumhari Amrita and Mughal-e-Azam—is rehearsing for his new play, Letters of Suresh. And as the title suggests, actor Vir Hirani can be seen reading out excerpts from a set of letters. The play is not set too far back in the past; rather, it deals with the post-pandemic reality.

Mahindra Susten, the renewable energy arm of the Mahindra Group, plans to invest ₹21,000 crore over the next five years to develop a renewable energy asset portfolio of nearly 5.5 GW. The company, with its 39% partner Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, has committed equity to build peak capacity of that order in the next four to five years. «We have made a business plan of this capacity and got it approved with the shareholders,» MD Deepak Thakur told ET. «We are also looking at the entire green energy canvas in terms of building our portfolio of renewable energy assets which will include storage projects and round-the-clock power projects.» This January, Mahindra Group and Ontario Teachers co-sponsored an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) holding assets in the renewable energy space.

Congress finally revealed that Rahul Gandhi will contest from the historic Gandhi family seats of Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh. The unexpected twist in the announcement has sparked interest and speculation among political circles. In a strategic move, senior leader Rahul Gandhi has opted to contest from Rae Bareli, a decision that deviates from the traditional stronghold of Amethi, where he faced defeat in the 2019 elections against Union minister Smriti Irani. Meanwhile, his sister and AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has decided not to enter the electoral fray at this time. The nomination unveiling took place on the deadline day for filing nominations for the two constituencies, which are scheduled for polling on May 20. In Amethi, the party has put forward Kishorilal Sharma, a prominent figure representing the Nehru-Gandhi legacy in the region for over two decades. This marks the first time in 25 years that a member of the Gandhi family will not be contesting from Amethi.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Will Prajwal Revanna sex scandal impact BJP- JD(S) poll prospects in Karnataka? Further, he said that the Centre should play a "very active role in trying to get justice for these women because apparently, there are more than 2,800 videos that are floating around". JD (S) MP Prajwal Revanna from Hassan Lok Sabha Constituency is facing a SIT probe over allegations of sexual abuse. On April 28, he was booked in an alleged sexual harassment case following g complaints by his former housekeeper.

Thanda, Thanda; Cool, Cool: No fly-by-night operators, but night-riders! Some Lok Sabha campaigners are sweating it out at night on two-wheelers to avoid day's sweltering heat. Amethi MP Smriti Irani, who was seen riding a scooty in her constituency a few days ago, interacted with voters and took selfies with them. On Tuesday, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi was seen riding his 'Triumph' for a public meeting in the area. Rangeela Varanasi Lok Sabha election in Varanasi is set to be more colorful this time as mimicry artiste Shyam Rangeela, who imitates Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced that he would contest from the constituency and will file his nomination papers soon.

Citroen, which has had limited success with the models launched in India so far, is hoping to turn around its fortunes in the country with the Basalt — a mid-size coupe SUV that would go on sale in the second half of this year. The latest offering from the Stellantis group firm captures the learnings it has had in a market it considers the toughest in the world, said Thierry Koskas, global brand CEO of Citroen. «If you succeed in India, it means you can succeed everywhere in the world,» Koskas told ET. «I have been visiting India for 20 years and I am impressed by the rise of customer expectation in terms of features. The expectations of the customer are even higher than what you can see, for example, in Europe,» he said.

Godrej Group, which has both the listed and unlisted entities, decided to split the conglomerate and operate as two entities — Godrej Enterprises and Godrej Industries. The conglomerate operates across aerospace, aviation, defence and liquid engines among others. The realignment will be implemented after the relevant regulatory approvals have been obtained, after which the two companies will continue to use the Godrej brand.

OTT aggregation service Tata Play Binge has added Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Discovery+ to its offering, making it the largest aggregator of OTT apps with over 30 local and global apps under one roof. Discovery+ has a library of over 8500+ hours of content transcending over 40 genres, including nature, science, history, and reality shows. The platform features titles including 90 Day Fiance, Man vs. Wild, Top Gear, #IndiaMyWay, Blue Planet, Secrets of the Koh-i-Noor, and India’s Ultimate Warrior. “Bringing discovery+ to Tata Play Binge represents a huge step forward in expanding our content offerings. The partners’ colossal lineup does not only showcase a myriad collection of genres but also promises entertainment in multiple local languages. This collaboration opens doors to an extensive range of riveting narratives, ensuring our viewers have access to the best of what Discovery+ has to offer, all in one place,” said Pallavi Puri, Tata Play’s Chief Commercial and Content Officer, on another successful integration.

Tata Sons has raised its shareholding in Tata Play to 70% by acquiring Singaporean government-owned investment firm Temasek's 10% stake in the company for about $100 million (close to ?835 crore), said people in the know. The direct-to-home (DTH) firm has been valued at $1 billion, down from its previous pre-pandemic valuation target of $3 billion. I&B Min told About New Shareholding

Trust Wallet is reportedly back on the Google Play Store following its temporary removal Monday morning, sparking concern among Android Trust Wallet users.

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Verasity , an ad-tech company and issuer of the $VRA token, has announced a new partnership with Creo Engine , a rapidly expanding web3 gaming platform, to integrate VeraViews ’ video player functionality and in-game rewards into Creo Play’s extensive gaming library. In the words of Verasity CEO RJ Mark, this marks “the first of many web3 gaming partnerships that will advance adoption of the VeraViews video player in the blockchain space.”

son to remember him on court, though the 22-time Grand Slam champion concedes time is not on his side. The 37-year-old Spaniard, who has said he expects to retire after the 2024 season, returned to competition in Brisbane in January after almost a year sidelined with a hip flexor injury. He was then out for another stretch due to a thigh issue and while he returned in Barcelona last week he says he is far from being in top form and does not know if he will play in next month's French Open.

Today, Bitcoin (BTC/USD) shows modest growth, trading at $64,165. This Bitcoin price prediction explores this slight uptick in detail, highlighting the cryptocurrency’s resilience in a fluctuating market.

database company MongoDB sees a “great opportunity” in India as large banks, airlines and financial services companies here launch AI business models, a top company executive said. Valued at about $30 billion, MongoDB counts Tata Digital, Tata AIG, Canara HSBC Life Insurance, Zomato, Devnagri, Ambee, Inovaare and Observe.AI among its key clients.

NRIs) are contributing nearly a fourth to the total residential sales at large developers, up from 7-10% before the pandemic, as top cities continue to see price appreciation and rising demand. According to developers and brokerage firms, the US, Singapore, the UAE, Australia and Saudi Arabia have emerged as big markets for them and they have dedicated teams to help buyers in selecting the projects. According to market sources, the country's biggest developer DLF in its last project Privana South in Gurugram, had achieved 25% share (about ₹1,800 crore) in NRI sales.