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Reliance Industries (RIL), which will control the Star-Viacom18 merged entity after regulatory clearances, is leaning toward having only one OTT platform, JioCinema, after the merger, said people aware of the matter. Following the merger, RIL is considering a plan to combine Disney+ Hotstar with JioCinema, despite the former having higher downloads, said one of the persons. Disney+ Hotstar is Walt Disney-owned Star India's streaming service, while JioCinema is owned by RIL-controlled Viacom 18.

Sensitivity by Kiwis appreciated: During President Droupadi Murmu’s recent visit to New Zealand, the authorities ensured that Khalistani activists were not found protesting close to the venue of an event attended by her. While protests were allowed, the activists were kept at a distance.

new video game on PlayStation 5, and PC this week. «Black Myth: Wukong» video game is releasing this week. Gamers can play the fantasy-adventure video «Black Myth: Wukong». The protagonist of «Black Myth: Wukong» is a monkey, but he’s evolved a long way from Donkey Kong. Indeed, he’s the “Destined One,” and he’s rocking a sweet suit of armor and a magical staff. Wukong can also cast spells and even transform into other creatures as he battles his way across an exotic landscape filled with mythical monsters. Chinese developer Game Science promises a blend of challenging combat, role-playing mechanics and an epic story based on the classic “Journey to the West.” For Westerners who aren’t familiar with the 16th century novel, it’s a chance to explore some legends we rarely see in video games.

acting debut! Direction Anurag Kashyap recently unveiled the first-look poster of Sooraj Cherukat as Bheera in the forthcoming Malayalam film ‘Rifle Club’. Directed by Aashiq Abu, this movie marks Kashyap's debut in the Malayalam film industry. The poster showcases Sooraj sporting sunglasses while aiming a gun at someone. Anurag introduced Sooraj as Bheera, who will portray his son in the film. Earlier, Anurag announced the project with a video on Instagram, stating, «Excited to announce my first Malayalam film as an actor with @aashiqabu. Thrilled to be a part of this significant moment in Malayalam cinema. OPM Cinemas in collaboration with TRU Stories Entertainment. Produced by Aashiq Abu, co-produced by Vincent Vadakkan and Vishal Vincent Tony (sic).»

motion capture sensors tacked onto Noshir Dalal's body tracked his movements as he unleashed aerial strikes, overhead blows and single-handed attacks that would later show up in a video game. He eventually swung the sledgehammer gripped in his hand so many times that he tore a tendon in his forearm. By the end of the day, he couldn't pull the handle of his car door open. The physical strain this type of motion work entails, and the hours put into it, are part of the reason why he believes all video-game performers should be protected equally from the use of unregulated artificial intelligence. Video game performers say they fear AI could reduce or eliminate job opportunities because the technology could be used to replicate one performance into a number of other movements without their consent. That's a concern that led the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists to go on strike in late July.

BJP), even as farmer collectives plan a series of mahapanchayats to raise awareness about these issues and pending demands. Haryana was a major centre of the 2020-21 farmers' protests against the now-scrapped farm laws. The protest was held under the banner of the Smayukt Kisan Morcha. The group later split and the Samyuk Kisan Morch (Non-Political) was formed. The SKM (NP), along with the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), is leading the ongoing protest at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana. Both these groups are opposed to the ruling BJP and their demands are similar.

Bengaluru police have taken action against 44 individuals for a recent video where they are seen performing a reckless scooter stunt on a busy road in India's IT capital during daytime. «Wheeling on city roads? Our officers are always ready to bring your adventure to a halt,» said Bengaluru City Police while sharing a video of the individuals performing the stunt. Along with the video, the police informed that action had been taken against 44 for the wheeling incident.

Rajesh Rawani, a truck driver from Jamtara, Jharkhand, has spent 25 years navigating India's vast roads. While he took up trucking to support his family, his true passion has always been cooking—a hobby that has unexpectedly turned him into a YouTube sensation. With over 1.86 million subscribers and a new home funded by his YouTube earnings, Rajesh's life has taken a remarkable turn. His inspiring story caught the attention of business tycoon Anand Mahindra, who featured Rajesh in his ‘Monday Motivation’ series on Twitter after watching one of his videos. Despite his newfound fame, Rajesh remains a grounded individual. He starts his day at 4 a.m., regardless of how late he went to bed, rarely sleeping more than 2-4 hours a night. Born into a family of truckers, Rajesh's father was also a driver and the sole provider for their family of five, sending home just Rs 500 a month for all their expenses. Despite these humble beginnings and limited education—Rajesh only studied up to the fifth grade—he has driven trucks across India, from Maharashtra to Chhattisgarh, and even to Bhutan.

resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, Asha Devi, the mother of Nirbhaya, described the incident as «the most unfortunate thing that has happened.» She criticised the ongoing political blame game, stating that «governments are accusing each other and holding protests instead of focusing on the case, women's safety, and addressing shortcomings in the law.» In a video message, Asha Devi criticised the West Bengal Chief Minister, questioning why she was protesting and demanding capital punishment despite having authority over the health ministry, police, and the legal system.

HBO’s The Last of Us captivated audiences with its riveting adaptation of the popular video game. With the first season having left viewers eagerly anticipating what comes next, Season 2 promises to continue the intense, post-apocalyptic drama. As we look forward to the next chapter, here’s what we know so far about The Last of Us Season 2.

Tanushree Dutta once recounted her traumatic experience working with 'The Kashmir Files' director Vivek Agnihotri, and a resurfaced video of her interview is now gaining traction on Reddit. In the interview, she described how, despite wearing revealing outfits on set, she was prohibited from resting in the van. She was also harshly scolded for being just five minutes late to the shoot and endured an entire day of waiting without being called for a single shot. Speaking to Faridoon Shahryar, Tanushree, who collaborated with Vivek in the 2005 film 'Chocolate', shared, «One day, when I reached the set five minutes late, he shouted at me and called me unprofessional. There were times when I arrived on set before the lights were even on, and nothing was ready—no setup, nothing. But on that particular day, I was exactly five minutes late, and he was there only to check if I had shown up.»

Raksha Bandhan is a festival revered by the majority of people in India that celebrates the special bond between siblings. Even if you live thousands of miles apart from your brother in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada, you can still make this day special and memorable for them.

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray for his opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stating that Thackeray «is indebted to Muslims for their overwhelming support.» In a video released by the Shiv Sena on Friday, the Lok Sabha member from Thane said, «To oblige them (Muslims), he has decided to oppose the bill and has additionally termed the Ram Janmabhoomi temple land development a scam.» Mhaske further expressed disappointment, stating that they did not expect Thackeray to support the bill but accused him of betraying the principles and vision of Balasaheb Thackeray.

₹30,000 price bracket. Motorola Edge 50 has a 6.67-inch curved 120Hz pOLED display with a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front.

₹15-20 lakh, depending on the complexity of the model," Sidak Singh Grewal, 20, a member of Team Vicharaka and currently a third year undergraduate student at IISc. For comparison, Nasa’s Perseverance rover mission, which landed on Mars in 2021, is projected to cost approximately $3 billion (around ₹25,200 crore). “We constantly try to minimise costs by cutting down on direct procurement and relying on customized and indigenously developed technologies," says Grewal.

Gaza cease-fire deal is imminent, a US official said Friday that Mideast negotiators are working out logistics for the potential release of hostages and distribution of aid as part of any agreement to end the Israel-Hamas war. The official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity in keeping with rules set by the White House, said the proposal currently on the table basically bridges every gap between Israel and Hamas and mediators were making preparations before a final deal is approved. It was unclear what measures were being taken, but the official said a new «implementation cell» was being established in Cairo in advance. The cell would focus on logistics, including freeing hostages, providing humanitarian aid for Gaza and ensuring that the terms of the pact are met, the official said. The comments came hours after mediators expressed hope that a deal was within reach. They said two days of talks had wrapped up in Qatar and that they plan to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal an agreement to stop the fighting.

On a video chat in early June from the International Space Station, Sunita Williams talked to a packed elementary-school gym in her Massachusetts hometown about how it feels to ride a rocket into space (like a roller coaster) and what life is like hundreds miles above the planet. “Being in space is a lot of fun," the 58-year-old astronaut said as her hair floated loosely in a dark halo around her head. She demonstrated a few flips, sipped tropical punch from a pouch and opened up about how people pass the time in the microgravity environment of Earth’s orbit.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday blamed the BJP and CPI-M for vandalism at the RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, aiming to destroy evidence in the seminar hall of the Emergency building on August 14 midnight. Meanwhile, BJP, SUCI, students of various colleges and universities protested throughout the day and demanded justice for the medical student who was raped and murdered at the hospital. Blaming both Left and BJP (Baam-Ram) for vandalism and ransacking at the RG Kar Hospital, she claimed that infrastructure worth ₹50 to 100 crore has been damaged by the Left-BJP miscreants. Reacting sharply, BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar, who was also protesting over the RG Kar vandalism issue today, said, «I challenge the chief minister, if she can prove BJP's involvement in the vandalism, we will leave politics.» However, asked about the miscreants' identity, who were seen heading to the seminar hall in a purported video, Commissioner of Police Vineet Goyel said, «Nothing has been found as of now. We are examining them.» Kolkata Police has arrested 25 persons in connection with the vandalism.

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Telecom operators, in their latest submission to sector regulator Trai, have unanimously demanded to bring over-the-top apps like WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram within the ambit of the licensing regime under the new Telecommunication Act. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and industry body COAI — in their comments on the consultation paper issued by Trai, seeking views on the framework for service authorisations to be granted under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 — have said that the calling and messaging apps should be brought under services to be provided through authorisation. «As per our understanding, OTT Communication services are covered under the new Telecom Act as an access service,» Telecom operators industry body COAI said in its submission to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). Reliance Jio said the definition of 'message' and 'telecommunication service' under the newly enacted Telecommunication Act, 2023, includes all forms of telecommunication services, including the communication services provided over the top using the platform, servers or switches hosted in the public internet.