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Sony has announced the release date for a new Resident Evil film. The movie, based on Capcom's horror video games, will be released in the U.S. on September 18, 2026. Zach Cregger will direct and co-write the script with Shay Hatten.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The copyright suit filed by top music labels such as Saregama, T-Series and Sony, concerned about the unauthorized use of their sound recordings by Microsoft-backed Open AI, reflects the broader challenges posed to India’s music business. Entertainment and legal industry experts say labels which hold the rights to extensive music catalogues face the risk of their content being used without proper compensation or acknowledgement.

Soni Bisht faced an unimaginable loss when her husband, Sepoy Neeraj Singh Bhandari of the 18 Kumaon Regiment, tragically passed away in a January 2023 accident. Instead of succumbing to grief, Soni transformed her sorrow into strength, choosing to honour her late husband's dream by joining the Indian Army as an officer. On Saturday, at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai, she marched proudly in the Passing Out Parade, now a warrior ready to serve the nation, reported TOI. “When I first heard about the Veer Nari entry from officers of the Kumaon Regiment, my father, a retired Subedar from the Brigade of Guards Battalion, encouraged me to take this path,” TOI quoted Soni as saying. “It wasn’t easy, but I overcame every challenge,” she added with a smile, as she was commissioned into the Army Ordnance Corps.

Income Tax Department has released Form 13 which is used for applying for lower or nil rate of TDS deduction for FY 2025-26. This form can help salaried individuals to prevent excess TDS deductions and ensure that they don't need to go through the process of claiming a tax refund later. Also Form 15E has also been enabled for filing by Indian residents who want to make payments to non-residents at a lower TDS rate. According to an alert flash on the TRACES portal of the tax department, the functionality to file both these forms (Form 13 and 15E) have been enabled for the upcoming FY 2025-26. However, for the current FY 2024-25 these forms will be made available till March 15, 2025. This means if you want to apply for a lower TDS deduction certificate by filing Form 13 or 15E for FY 2024-25 then hurry up as only two weeks are left. Read below to know how exactly you should file Form 13 or Form 15E so that everything is proper and the chance of its acceptance is higher.

golfer Grayson Murray have spoken publicly for the first time about their son's passing, expressing their grief over the nightmare of losing him and their determination to help others in his memory. Murray died by suicide in 2024.

Alia Bhatt captivated her fans once again with her stunning appearance in a shimmering yellow ethnic outfit at the mehendi ceremony of Ranbir Kapoor’s cousin, Aadar Jain, and bride-to-be, Alekha Advani. Accompanied by Ranbir Kapoor and Soni Razdan, the actress was seen arriving for the pre-wedding celebrations. Exuding elegance and grace, the Raazi star dazzled in her vibrant ensemble, making it an ideal choice for wedding festivities.

Sony PlayStation's online services came back online on Saturday, the Japanese group said, after a 24-hour outage frustrated gamers around the world.

PlayStation users encountered connectivity issues on Friday evening as the PlayStation Network (PSN) suffered a global outage. According to Down Detector, the disruption began around 5:20 p.m. ET, with reports peaking at 5:49 p.m. when more than 68,000 complaints were logged. The majority of reports (78%) indicated server connection failures, while 19% were linked to login issues, and 3% reported other functionality errors.

World Pickleball League (WPBL), India’s first franchise-based pickleball league, has sparked significant corporate investment and celebrity participation. Launched on Friday at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, the WPBL brings together top companies and renowned personalities to promote the rapidly growing sport.

private equity and venture capital industry grew 5 per cent to USD 56 billion in 2024, after declining for two consecutive years, a report said on Wednesday. The ongoing calender year is going to be a «challenging» one with many uncertainties expected to unfold, the report by industry lobby grouping IVCA and consultancy firm EY said.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic will be taking on Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles quarterfinal at the Australian Open 2025, in what looks to be a high-octane contest in the year's first Grand Slam. While Carlos Alcaraz is yet to win an Australian Open title, the 37-year-old Serbian is chasing his 11th Grand Slam at Melbourne Park. Notably, Novak Djokovic, en route to his quarterfinal, had to run for money in his first couple of round matches.

The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” has opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a particularly slow Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend

Shark Tank India Season 4, currently streaming on Sony LIV, recently showcased an entrepreneur from Indore, Bharat Khatri, who sought an investment for his hair care business. The entrepreneur pitched his range of natural products designed to stop hair fall and help people regrow their hair. He humorously began his pitch with a catchy phrase, “Ganji nahi, ghani hogi,” which quickly lightened the mood and got the sharks laughing.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Suresh Soni, CEO of Baroda BNP Paribas MF, highlights a decline in India's price-earnings premium to other emerging markets, expecting Systematic Investment Plan (SIPs) to persist as a favoured investment method despite a shift in foreign portfolio investor focus towards developed markets. The recent market correction has meant a reduction in the price-earnings premium of India over other emerging markets from around 20% levels to ~13-14%.

Saturday Night Live, is set to premiere on Netflix US on January 25, 2025. This release is part of a pre-existing Pay-1 agreement between Netflix and Sony Pictures.

Shark Tank India has returned for its fourth season on Sony Entertainment Television. The Indian version of the popular American show is also available for streaming on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium. The format remains the same, where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors, hoping to secure funding. In the latest episode, Kiran Shah, an entrepreneur, presented his no-sugar ice cream brand, Go Zero, and sought a Rs 1 crore investment in exchange for equity. Entrepreneur Kiran Shah introduced his no-sugar ice cream brand, Go Zero, to the Sharks. Shah asked for a Rs 1 crore investment in his business. Go Zero has gained significant popularity with its unique products over the last 50 years, and the parent brand, Apsara Ice Creams, is well-known as one of the leading ice cream chains in Mumbai. Seeing a growing demand for zero-sugar products, Kiran and his team decided to expand their business, leading them to pitch the new venture on Shark Tank India. Kiran valued his ice cream business at Rs 100 crore and asked for Rs 1 crore in exchange for 1 per cent equity. With his pitch, he managed to capture the interest of all the Sharks, including Anupam Mittal, who is lactose intolerant. Kiran shared his goal of generating Rs 33 crore in revenue within the year, showcasing his ambitious vision for the brand's growth.

Afeela 1, at CES 2025 held in Las Vegas while marking an extremely significant step in their joint venture named Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), reported The US Sun.

Tennis Australia, the organiser of the prestigious tennis grand slam event Australian Open, aims to grow its footprint in India through strategic initiatives such as strengthening media rights partnership, grassroots development, corporate sponsorships with Indian companies, and leveraging cricket's widespread appeal to promote tennis, said a top official.

Sony Liv from January 6. This season welcomes a new judge, Viraj Bahl, founder and managing director of Veeba Foods, who joins the established panel of Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, and Peyush Bansal.