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Netflix, Warner Bros & Paramount: The Hollywood battle no one saw coming

A proposed mega-deal involving Netflix and a major Hollywood studio has sparked a three-way power struggle—union fears, theatre panic, regulator heat, and a rival counter-bid.

India flagged H 1B visa delays with US amid cancellations, holiday shutdown

The government of India on Friday expressed concern over delays and cancellations of H-1B and other US visa appointments and said that the disruption affected Indian citizens’ education.

Markets at a turning point: Axis Securities’ top picks for 2026

As India steps into 2026, markets are entering what Axis Securities calls a “crucial inflection point.” So where should investors look? Axis Securities has laid out its core themes

“Merry Christmas to dead terrorists”: Why did Trump order deadly strikes in Nigeria? | ISIS

The United States has carried out coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State-linked militants in northwest Nigeria.

RBI liquidity boost; MUFG–Shriram Finance deal; SFIO probes IndusInd Bank & more

The RBI has announced liquidity infusion of nearly ₹3 trillion into the banking system.

Menopause myths busted: HRT, brain fog, weight gain & sex life facts

Is menopause only about hot flashes? Is HRT dangerous? Does brain fog mean dementia? In this episode of our fact-check series

Inside Nvidia’s biggest bet: The $20 billion Nvidia-Groq deal explained

Nvidia has announced its largest-ever deal, spending $20 billion to acquire key AI chip assets from startup Groq. But this is not a full takeover.

Assam's West Karbi Anglong hit by violence amid eviction protests: What’s happening?

Violence broke out in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong after protests over alleged encroachment on protected grazing land spiralled out of control. Homes were damaged, the ancestral house of a senior KAAC

Smartphone price hike alert: Why smartphones could get costlier in 2026

A global memory chip shortage is set to push smartphone prices higher in 2026. Entry-level buyers could be hit the hardest, even as premium phones keep sales values afloat.

‘Not doing enough’: What did Delhi HC tell Centre over pollution crisis? | Delhi aqi | Delhi smog

The Delhi High Court has pulled up the Centre over worsening air pollution in the national capital and asked it to consider reducing the 18% GST on air purifiers.