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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds never expected their legal feud with Justin Baldoni would spiral into such a massive battle. What began as harassment allegations has become a big-stakes lawsuit. The Hollywood power couple is now facing the hot blowback from the court drama. The tension has taken a toll on them. According to recent reports, the legal battle has just begun in the wake of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' dispute with Justin Baldoni.

Manappuram Finance and become joint owner of the shadow lender that's the country's second-largest gold loan company. The acquisition will take place through a primary infusion and a secondary sale of shares by the current promoter family, led by managing director and chief executive officer VP Nandakumar, the companies said in a press release. He and his family own 34.73% of the non-banking finance company (NBFC). As part of the transaction, Bain Capital entities-BC Asia Investments XXV and BC Asia Investments XIV-will invest ₹4,385 crore to acquire an 18.6% stake via preferential allotments of equity and warrants at ₹236 per share, a premium of about 30% over the six-month average trading price. The transaction will trigger a mandatory open offer for the purchase of an additional 26% stake on an expanded capital basis (excluding warrants).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Dublin, Ireland-headquartered Accenture Plc became the first IT industry major to call out macroeconomic uncertainty in the US, the world’s top technology market, during a post-earnings interaction with analysts on Thursday. The early alert, coming in the backdrop of disappointing quarterly earnings in the second quarter (December-February) of the world’s biggest information technology (IT) services company, signals possible tough times ahead for both global as well as the Indian IT industry.

Clemson Tigers and No. 12 seed McNeese Cowboys in the first round of the men's 2025 NCAA Tournament on Thursday will be a slightly awkward encounter for Will Wade. The McNeese head coach is eying a victory against Clemson, which was his own alma mater, Fox News reported.

Trump administration. Reflecting on his 16-year journey from intern to CEO, Gardner emphasized his decision was driven by ensuring Amtrak’s alignment with the current administration’s priorities. His departure coincides with Elon Musk’s renewed push to privatize public services like Amtrak and the U.S. Postal Service. Musk, speaking at a March 5 conference, argued privatization could boost efficiency, claiming, “If it can reasonably be privatized, it should be.” Critics, however, point to failures like the U.K.’s recent rail renationalization after decades of private struggles.

Warner Bros. on Thursday revealed the first teaser for One Battle After Another, most recent work from gifted screenwriter and director Paul Thomas Anderson. Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor, this gunslinging thriller is scheduled to be released in theatres on September 28, 2025. The teaser offers us an exciting glimpse into the compelling plot of the movie. DiCaprio's character features in the opening shot of the teaser sipping a drink as gunshots resonate behind him. The teaser intensifies with shots of Sean Penn's character dragging a screaming young woman through an alleyway. Meanwhile, gunfire rings out in the distance. The clip then closes with DiCaprio's character, now older with a goatee, while he is muttering, «Just when you think you got a handle on things.”

Boris Johnson, a longtime Donald Trump supporter in Britain, has abruptly reversed course, criticizing the US president's handling of negotiations with Vladimir Putin. Boris Johnson has expressed his rage following the breakdown of the US President's negotiations with Vladimir Putin.

IndusInd Bank on Thursday announced plans to appoint an independent professional firm to conduct a thorough investigation into discrepancies related to its derivative portfolio. The investigation will focus on identifying the root cause of the discrepancies, evaluating the accuracy and impact of the accounting treatment of the contracts, and ensuring compliance with prevailing accounting standards and guidance, the Bank said in an exchange filing. The bank intends for the investigation to assess any potential lapses and establish accountability regarding the accounting practices related to these derivative contracts. The outcome of the investigation will help determine the bank’s next steps in addressing any issues that may have arisen from these discrepancies.

WrestleMania 41. The competition will take place in Las Vegas on April 19 and 20. With the WWE’s famous event fast approaching, several champions have been displaying noticeable shifts in their on-screen personas. As per reports, many long-time fan favourites have been seemingly embracing a rather aggressive approach. This change is teasing the potential heel turns which could shape WWE’s top storyline.

Kansas Jayhawks will take on No. 10 seed Arkansas Razorbacks in the first round of the men's 2025 NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 20. The game will see two legendary coaches, Bill Self of Kansas and Arkansas’ John Calipari, making all possible efforts to start the season on a positive note.

Zomato confirmed the approval by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on the name change of the company to Eternal Limited, with effect from March 20, 2025. «The name of the company, thus, stands amended to “Eternal Limited” with effect from March 20, 2025, and the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company stands altered to the extent of the change of name of the company,» Zomato said in a regulatory filing. This follows the update earlier this month, where the shareholders of the Gurugram-based company had sought its shareholders’ nod to change the name of its parent entity to Eternal Ltd,ET reported.

Elon Musk, the ever-controversial billionaire, has once again ignited a debate—this time, about the very foundation of the U.S. financial system. In a recent podcast appearance with Senator Ted Cruz, Musk claimed that the U.S. government has “14 magic money computers” that create money out of thin air. His comments, delivered with characteristic bluntness, suggest a fundamental flaw in government accounting, comparing it to a company so mismanaged it would be “delisted immediately” if it were public. The claim set the internet ablaze, with social media users scrambling to decipher whether Musk was exposing a financial conspiracy or simply misrepresenting how government money works.

Concacaf Nations League semi-finals will get underway on Thursday, March 20, with three-time reigning champion United States (USMNT) looking forward to its fourth consecutive final. The United States is pitted against Panama, while the other match will see Canada eying its first major trophy in nearly 25 years if at all it manages to overcome the challenge of Mexico.

interest rates steady. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both rose by 0.2%. This marked a continuation of Wednesday’s rally, which was fueled by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s reassuring statements on inflation and recession risks. Despite prior concerns, Powell’s projection of two rate cuts later this year encouraged investor confidence.

Barron Trump, the youngest child of US President Donald Trump, is stepping into adulthood with big business aspirations. He celebrates his 19th birthday while pursuing a business career at NYU. Although many assume Barron will follow his father into politics, he is busy with school and business pursuits. This is what's next for him as he celebrates his 19th birthday. On Thursday, March 20, Barron Trump turned 19. Currently enrolled in his first year of business school at New York University, the youngest but tallest of President Donald Trump's children is the only child Donald Trump shares with First Lady Melania Trump.

The move follows a 44.5% surge in Babcock's share price since the start of the year, as the UK government continues to commit to ramping up spending on defence.  Jupiter's Alex Savvides on investing in UK defence and why Babcock remains undervalued At the time of reporting, Babcock's share price is currently sitting at 722.5p per share, according to data from MarketWatch. The index changes will take effect from 24 March and will see HL deleted from the FTSE 100, having been taken private following its £5.4bn consortium takeover last year. Hargreaves Lansdown agrees to £5.4bn PE ...

World Happiness Report 2025 has delivered troubling news for the United States, placing the country at 24th place, its lowest rank ever. Just last year, the U.S. ranked 23rd, already an alarming position considering it stood at 15th in 2023. This downward trend reflects a growing sense of dissatisfaction, especially among young Americans. According to Gallup data used in the World Happiness Report, one key reason behind the U.S. decline is an increase in social isolation. More Americans are dining alone and reporting weaker social ties, which correlates with declining well-being. Young people under 30 have been particularly affected, with many feeling less supported by friends and family and reporting a lack of optimism about their financial future.

Elon Musk and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz exchanged heated words online over Tesla's stock decline. Walz mocked Musk's financial losses, and the billionaire responded with a sarcastic rebuttal. As Tesla's value plummets, the billionaire's growing political power remains a source of contention.

TTP outfit were killed by Pakistan police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in different engagements from January 1 to March 15, official data released on Thursday said. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police lost 26 policemen in the line of duty while fighting against terrorists during the same period, according to the data released by the Central Police Line here. The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a militant group having ideological similarities with Afghan Taliban. Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities recently, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, after the TTP group ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022. Giving the break-up of those injured, the Central Police Line data said, 31 were injured in gunbattles. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police faced 29 attacks on their installations in January, 24 in February and 15 till March 15 this year. The number of attacks on police posts made in the same period are 16 while seven police stations were attacked too.