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Sony Pictures arm finally signs deal to merge with Zee Ent; New firm to be listed soon

In a definitive agreement, ZEEL with SPNI is to be merged together. The board of directors of the combined company will be nominated by the Sony Group.

Dec 22, 2021

Taking policy on Tibet ahead, Zeya designated US Special Coordinator

Indian-American Uzra Zeya Named US Special Coordinator on Tibet [Details Inside]

Following several letters from legislators, the Biden administration has taken ahead the Trump administration's policy on Tibet and to protect the human rights of Tibetans with the appointment of Under Secretary Uzra Zeya to serve as the US Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues.

Dec 21, 2021

J&K power crisis explained: What is happening and why has Army arrived [details]

Jammu electricity crisis explained: What is going on and why is Army called in [updated]

As Jammu and other parts of J&K plunged into darkness in sub-zero cold wave conditions amid ongoing PDD protest, the Army was called in to restore electricity. Here's everything you need to know about the power crisis in J&K.

Dec 20, 2021

YouTube TV reaches deal with Disney to restore ESPN, ABC among others

ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel, National Geographic, FX, and Freeform will return to the Google-owned OTT service, including Disney XD and ESPN 2. YouTube TV welcomes back its members.

Dec 20, 2021

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh after meeting with her counterpart French counterpart Florence Parly.

India-France to jointly make aircraft engine; India's defence manufacturing budget to reach ₹1L crore in 2022

The third annual Defence Dialogue between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly on Friday covered a wide range of topics, including current developments in Afghanistan, cross-border terrorism, India's border row with China, and bilateral strategic ties.

Dec 19, 2021

US pays heavy price for decision behind its virtual condoning of B'desh genocide

1971 War: US continues to pay heavy price for its virtual condoning of B'desh genocide

The US realpolitik had taken a 180-degree turn in 1971 but continues to pay a heavy price for the decision that drove it to virtually condoning the genocide in Bangladesh by Pakistani troops.

Dec 15, 2021

SII's Covavax vaccine for 3+ kids by mid-2022; $1 billion spent so far, reveals Adar Poonawalla [details]

SII CEO Adar Poonawalla announced the launch of Covavax, a covid vaccine for children above 3 years of age. A billion-dollar has been invested in the development of Covid-19 vaccines and the supply chain has outmatched the demand globally.

Dec 14, 2021

Security Council not the platform to discuss these issues: India; Why it voted against UN resolution on climate change

Apart from India, China and Russia have also rejected the move to enable climate change discussions at Security Council. The resolution, however, received approval from 12 of the 15 members of the council.

Dec 14, 2021

Covid: Singaporean researchers develop 97% accurate saliva test

A novel saliva-based Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) developed by researchers in Singapore can detect coronavirus infection within 15 minutes with 97 per cent accuracy.

Dec 13, 2021

Migrant properties bought without proper permission illegal; J&K HC dismisses plea against Budgam DC [details]

Justice Sanjay Dhar upholds the order passed by the Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, whereby Tehsildar Chadoora had been directed to take over possession of land, which was obtained by the petitioner from migrants.

Dec 6, 2021

Explore mediation, courts should be last resort: CJI to business community

CJI Ramana suggested the business community to keep courts as a last resort while settling disputes

Dec 4, 2021

Biden signs short-term funding bill to avoid govt shutdown

The US President Joe Biden has signed a short-term funding bill that will keep the federal government running through February 18, 2022, avoiding a looming partial shutdown.

Dec 4, 2021

Vicky Kaushal & Katrina Kaif wedding: Court marriage in Mumbai to no phones for guests

Vicky Kaushal – Katrina Kaif wedding: Guests given secret codes, made to sign non disclosure agreements?

Vicky Kaushal – Katrina Kaif wedding turns nightmare for guests as they get asked to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement and follow SOP.

Dec 1, 2021

TN govt plans to declare "Pongal" as Tamil New Year Day

The DMK government is planning to make the first day of the Tamil month, 'Thai' as the Tamil New Year day. First day of 'Thai' is 'Pongal' and the state government, according to sources, is contemplating announcing 'Pongal' as the first day of Tamil New Year.