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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently alerted cryptocurrency firms about blockchain activities linked to the theft of a significant amount of cryptocurrency. Within the past day, the FBI has monitored cryptocurrency pilfered by actors affiliated with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. These actors, known as the TraderTraitor group, are also recognized as the Lazarus Group and APT38. The agency suspects that North Korea might try to liquidate the bitcoin, which is valued at over $40 million.

The Nun 2" or «The Nun II» is aiming an impressive opening of over $30 million. Meanwhile, "Equalizer 3" remains on course for a robust four-day opening, with expectations exceeding $42 million, according to a report by Deadline. Equalizer 3's box-office performance ranks as the second-best Labor Day weekend debut ever, trailing only behind Shang-Chi, which reached a remarkable $94.6 million. Unlike the melodrama from the previous weekend when Sony aggressively scheduled significant advance previews on Friday, leading to some tensions with Warner Bros., the current situation is far more stable. Although that previous strategy was not entirely unprecedented, don't be surprised if other studios adopt similar tactics in the future.

Manmohan Singh. Kharge recast the CEC on Monday, inducting various leaders and removing senior leaders like former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and other veterans like A K Antony, Janardan Dwivedi, and M Veerappa Moily.

Labor Day 2023 in the US seems to have become fruitful for Sony and Escape Artists' «The Equalizer 3» as the movie made a spectacular global debut, raking in $60.6 million, marking the franchise's most impressive opening to date. Notably, the film's international box office performance, which amounted to $26.1 million across 49 markets, set a new record for the Denzel Washington-led series, as per a report. Among the initial suite of releases, the top five markets contributing to this success are the UK ($3.5 million), France ($2.8 million), Germany ($2.4 million), Spain ($1.7 million), and Saudi Arabia ($1.6 million), according to a report by Deadline.

₹100 crore. But this jump in the valuation of media rights for the game in India took flight only after the birth of IPL – twenty-over cricket matches (T20) played by the best in the business for privately owned teams, all set against the backdrop of Bollywood spice.

Sony's "Equalizer 3," directed by Antonie Fuqua and starring Denzel Washington, has given a much-needed lift to the summer box office by opening with an estimated $42 million over four days. This achievement marks the first time the domestic summer box office has crossed the $4 billion mark in the post-pandemic era.

Associated Press, Hollywood’s summer movie season will surpass $4 billion in ticket sales for the first time since the pandemic, thanks to “Barbie" and “Oppenheimer", which are still netting records even after seven weeks in theaters. This weekend, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie" officially became the biggest movie of 2023 with over $1.36 billion globally in ticket sales, surpassing “The Super Mario Bros.

Kota (Raj): Rocked by a spate of student suicides, the coaching hub of Kota is roping in wardens, mess workers and tiffin service providers to look for any signs of depression or stress among the students staying in hostels and PG accommodations. While the wardens are being encouraged to participate actively in the 'Darwaze pe dastak' (knock on door) campaign, the city police has urged the mess workers and tiffin providers to report if a student is repetitively absent from the mess and skipping meals or anyone's tiffin is found unconsumed. «We have launched a campaign called 'Darwaze pe dastak' where we are encouraging wardens to make it a routine to knock on each students' door at around 11 pm, ask them if they are okay, notice their activities, and keep a vigil just to ensure that there are no signs of stress, depression or abnormal activity. »After coaching, the students spend maximum time in hostels, and hence wardens should be the first one to notice the signs," Chandrasheel Thakur, ASP, Kota told PTI. Over 2.5 lakh students move to Kota annually to prepare for competitive exams such as the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) for engineering and the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to medical colleges. The year 2023 saw the highest number of student suicides — 22 so far — with two ending their lives in a gap of a few hours on August 27.

Denzel Washington reprises his role as Robert McCall in "The Equalizer 3," a rated-R action thriller, which pulled in $3.8 million during its previews. Projections suggest the film may rake in $28 million to $30 million during its opening weekend, potentially reaching $33 million to $40 million with the extended Labor Day holiday. This expected performance could secure the top spot at the weekend box office, surpassing competitors like «Gran Turismo» from Sony and «Barbie» by Warner Bros., which vied for the lead last week. Compared to its predecessors, "The Equalizer 3" is poised to have the smallest three-day opening, following the original «Equalizer» in 2014, which debuted with $34 million, and its 2018 sequel, which launched with $36 million. However, both earlier films achieved significant success, grossing over $100 million domestically and nearly $200 million globally. Antoine Fuqua, the director behind the first two films and «Training Day,» returns to helm the third and final installment. In this chapter, McCall finds himself on the Italian coast, facing off against the mafia in a town under their control. To secure his escape, he must employ his formidable mercenary skills for one last mission. The cast of «Equalizer 3» includes Dakota Fanning, Bill Pullman, Ashton Sanders, Orson Bean, Melissa Leo, Jonathan Scarfe, and more. In other box office news, Sony's «Gran Turismo» is entering its second weekend and aims to add $7 million to $9 million to its earnings. Meanwhile, Warner Bros.' «Barbie,» with a staggering $1.34 billion in earnings, inches closer to surpassing «The Super Mario Bros. Movie» ($1.35 billion) as the highest-grossing worldwide release of the year.

Denzel Washington as Robert McCall in 'The Equalizer 3,' the final chapter of the popular movie franchise. The series, inspired by the 1980s TV show, follows McCall as he seeks justice in his own way. In the latest installment, he takes on the mafia to protect his friends in southern Italy. Returning as screenwriter and director are Richard Wenk and Antoine Fuqua, known for their work on the previous films and 'The Magnificent Seven.' Looking to watch 'The Equalizer 3' online? Let us see how and where you can find the movie.

BCCI’s international bilateral cricket matches held in India as well as domestic competitions for ₹5,963 crore for a period of five years to 2028. The bid, however, is lower by ₹175 crore than the ₹6,138 crore Disney Star had paid for the previous fiveyear cycle, a sign that the value of bilateral cricket will be under pressure due to declining viewer interest in the Test and ODI formats. It translates to a payout of ₹67.76 crore per match, about 10% higher than in the previous cycle that had more matches. BCCI secretary Jay Shah said Thursday's e-auction has propelled BCCI into the upper echelons of permatch media rights valuation. “Throughout this process, we have steadfastly upheld the principles of transparency and fairness, ensuring that all stakeholders are treated equitably,” he said. Sources close to the development said Viacom18 bid ₹3,101 crore for digital rights and ₹2,862 crore for TV rights, with the difference between the two sets of rights being a mere ₹239 crore. They added that Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) was the only other bidder in the fray as Disney Star sat out of the e-auction, having already committed $4.5 billion for Indian Premier League (IPL) TV rights and International Cricket Council (ICC) digital rights. One of the sources said Sony's bid of ₹5,863 crore was ₹100 crore lower than Viacom18's bid.

Reliance Industries: Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd, a unit of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), secured the media rights for all bilateral cricket matches to be played in India during the next five years for ₹5,963 crore through the e-auction conducted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday. The RIL-run broadcaster outbid Sony Pictures Networks India across digital and television, while the third bidder, Disney Star, placed just a couple of bids, according to two people familiar with the development.

NEW DELHI, MUMBAI : Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd, a unit of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), secured the media rights for all bilateral cricket matches to be played in India during the next five years for ₹5,963 crore through the e-auction conducted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday. The RIL-run broadcaster outbid Sony Pictures Networks India across digital and television, while the third bidder, Disney Star, placed just a couple of bids, according to two people familiar with the development.

Viacom18 has won BCCI media rights for Rs 67.8 crore per match h outbidding Sony Pictures Networks India and Disney Star, sources tell Economic Times. The total value of the deal is Rs 5966 crore, sources added. The e-auction for the bilateral cricket media rights was held today. As per the tender released by the BCCI on August 2, the board had set a base price of Rs 20 crore per match for Package A, which comprises the TV rights for the Indian subcontinent. Package B, which includes global digital rights and the rest of the world TV rights, had a base price of Rs 25 crore per match. The media rights tender was floated for five years (2023-28), covering 88 matches. At Rs 45 crore per match, the overall base price worked out to Rs 3,960 crore. While lowering the base price, the BCCI has set a threshold of Rs 60 crore per match, or Rs 5,280 crore for the 88 matches.

IDBI bank's plea against Zee Entertainment related to insolvency proceedings on Thursday. "Learned Counsel for Appellant prays for and is allowed a week’s time to file the Additional Affidavit," said the NCLAT bench, comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Barun Mitra, reported PTI. In its plea, the IDBI bank had challenged the orders of the Mumbai bench of the NCLT, which rejected the private lender's plea to begin the insolvency proceedings against Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.

Breaking Bad" has reunited to call upon Hollywood studios to resume negotiations with striking screen actors. «We want you to come back to the table with us,» Bryan Cranston said in a plea to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers outside Sony Pictures Studios on Tuesday. Cranston was joined by Aaron Paul, Jesse Plemons and other members of the «Breaking Bad» universe in an effort to energise picket lines more than a month after SAG-AFTRA joined striking Hollywood writers. Both guilds are seeking to address issues brought about by the dominance of streaming services, which have changed all aspects of production and pay in the industry. «The way things were structured 10 years ago made a lot of sense and it made it more possible for journeymen-type actors, actors in the middle that are working just as a hard or harder,» Plemons said. By its final season, which aired more than a decade ago, «Breaking Bad» was one of the most watched and highest rated cable TV shows ever. The AMC hit series has achieved enduring popularity on Netflix, but its stars say that has not been reflected in their pay. «I don't get a piece from Netflix on 'Breaking Bad' to be totally honest and that's insane to me,» Paul said.

Moneycontrol, the case has been scheduled for a conclusive hearing on September 8. Punit Goenka, the former CEO of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), has challenged a Sebi ruling that prohibits him from occupying directorial or significant managerial roles within the company and other entities. The appellate tribunal further said that it is not satisfied with the amount of time taken by Sebi for investigation.

SAT) on Wednesday refused to provide an interim relief to Punit Goenka, former chief of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, in SEBI case, reported ET NOW. It has given time to markets regulator, SEBI, till September 4, 2023, to file a reply on the matter. The next hearing has been scheduled for September 8, 2023. Goenka had moved the SAT against a SEBI order barring him from holding key positions in four Zee group firms and in the merged entity of ZEEL and Sony Pictures Networks India.

Oppo Find N3 Flip is priced at CNY 6,799 (approximately Rs. 77,000) for the 12GB + 256GB configuration and CNY 7,599 (around Rs. 86,100) for the 12GB + 512GB variant.

In order to enhance taxpayers experience and keep pace with new technology, the Income Tax Department has revamped its website last week. The newly revamped website, www.incometaxindia.gov.in, was launched by Nitin Gupta, Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). “The Income Tax Department has launched a redesigned website to enhance the taxpayer experience and embrace new technology.

Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max models could be the most popular among the new models by the company, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo claims that shipments for iPhone 15 Pro Max will begin mass shipments this week while the company is also planning to increase shipments of the legacy models. The new iPhone 15 Pro Max is rumoured to sport a new titanium frame, periscope zoom camera, the upcoming A17 Bionic chipset, and the possibility of supporting a rapid 150W charging speed.