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Jio Star, the newly formed entity resulting from the merger of Star India and Viacom18, has filed its broadcast tariff, positioning itself as the premium broadcaster in the industry.

OnePlus 13ROnePlus is all set to unveil the OnePlus 13R on 7 January 2025, alongside the flagship OnePlus 13. The OnePlus 13R is rumoured to be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 5, which was launched in China in December 2024. The device is expected to target the premium mid-range market with an array of features that make it stand out.The OnePlus 13R will come in two stunning colour options—Astral Trail and Nebula Noir.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. About eight years ago, just as the Indian smartphone market was heating up, a side war ensued for premium, noise-cancelling, wireless headphones. Soon enough, three recognized brands—Bose, Sennheiser and Sony—took on each other with headphones that were almost evenly stacked.

Goods and Services Tax(GST) registered person needs to file GST annual return using GSTR-9 form on or before December 31, 2024, for FY 2023-24. However, for FY 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 it is optional for taxpayers to file GSTR-9 (annual return) if their annual turnover is less than Rs 2 crore.

Justin Baldoni has been dropped by WME following allegations of sexual harassment made by actress Blake Lively, his co-star in It Ends With Us, according to Deadline. WME leadership made the decision on Saturday morning, shortly after Lively filed a formal complaint on Friday evening. Lively, 37, alleged in the complaint that Baldoni engaged in multiple instances of inappropriate behavior during the production of It Ends With Us. According to Deadline, these incidents included comments about her weight, discussions on sexual topics, and references to Baldoni’s “pornography addiction” in front of her and other cast members. The lawsuit also claims that Baldoni displayed explicit images and made inappropriate remarks about the genitalia of cast and crew members.

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It Ends with Us, has filed a lawsuit against her costar and director, Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment. The lawsuit, which has garnered significant attention, claims that Baldoni’s alleged behavior caused Lively «severe emotional distress» during the making of the much-loved adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, as mentioned in a report by People.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After Sony Pictures Networks India’s $10-billion merger with Zee Entertainment fell apart earlier this year, the network’s new managing director and CEO, Gaurav Banerjee, is rolling out a bold strategy to reset operations. Banerjee, known for his sharp programming instincts, has zeroed in on three priorities—reviving Sony Entertainment Television (SET), ramping up premium live sports, and driving subscriptions on SonyLIV.

Lionel Messi’s animated series is set to entertain young viewers globally. Titled Messi and the Giants, the series blends adventure with creativity and will be available on Disney platforms.

Also read: Oppo Find X8 Pro: Premium build, powerful camera and packed with featuresFlipkart recently released a microsite for Poco M7 Pro, revealing the specifications of the smartphone ahead of launch. Reportedly, the smartphone will feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ GOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and up to 2100nits peak brightness.

Note 14 Pro, and Note 14 Pro+.This premium offering boasts a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on the front. Powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, it supports up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB UFS 2.2 storage.The Pro+ features a triple camera setup: a 50MP Light Fusion 800 sensor, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 50MP 2.5x portrait telephoto lens, alongside a 20MP front camera.

Redmi Note 14 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra processor, a notable improvement over the Dimensity 6080 chipset in the Redmi Note 13 5G. This upgrade promises enhanced performance and efficiency, catering to power users and gamers alike.The device also houses a 5,110mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging, ensuring extended battery life. By comparison, the Redmi Note 13 5G features a slightly smaller 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging support, making the new model more practical for heavy usage.In terms of display, the Redmi Note 14 5G boasts a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2,100 nits.

Upcoming phone launches this week: It's going to be an exciting week with a number of new smartphone launches lineup starting with the Redmi Note 14 series debut today, followed by the Moto G35 5G on December 10 and Vivo X200 on December 12. Here's a look at all the new phones launching this week.Redmi Note 14 series is all set to debut in India during a launch event today.

As per an ET study of over a dozen top brands including Samsung, Maruti Suzuki, LG, Sony, Xiaomi, Whirlpool, and Mahindra & Mahindra, with data sourced from regulatory filings, the Indian chief executives drew at least 15% higher gross remuneration in 2023-24 than the expat chief executives, including commission and perquisites. And in most cases even more, with the pay gap getting wider last fiscal. Industry executives said this reflects the fact that several global brands have started relying on local talent, and there is no more hardship allowance for an India posting in the CEO package, unlike earlier.

Kraven the Hunter is an upcoming Marvel film distributed by Sony Pictures. The movie narrates the origin story of Sergei Kravinoff, also known as Kraven.