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Satya Nadella announced Microsoft’s US$ 17.5-billion India investment to expand AI and data-centre infrastructure, including a new Hyderabad cloud region by 2026. After meeting PM Modi, he highlighted sovereign cloud offerings aligned with India’s data-protection regime and stressed strong cybersecurity and resilience

Sony LIV will stream Season 2 of historical drama *Freedom at Midnight* from January 9, exploring India’s post-independence turbulence. Featuring Sidhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, and Rajendra Chawla, the series highlights political decisions and human stories shaping the nation’s transition 

Actor Tamannaah Bhatia will star opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi in the biographical drama 'V Shantaram', portraying Jayashree, the legendary filmmaker’s second wife and collaborator, tracing Shantaram’s cinematic journey from silent films to color, under director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande

Priyanka Chopra Jonas reflected on her 25-year journey from Miss World to Bollywood and Hollywood, highlighting hard work, sacrifices, and resilience. She stressed creating opportunities, learning from failures, valuing family, and advising youth to protect their mental health amid challenges 

Deloitte India launched Tax Pragya, an AI-powered tax platform providing faster research, predictive insights, and real-time dashboards. The mobile-friendly tool handles complex queries across Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, and TDS, reshaping tax workflows for professionals

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan clicked a fun selfie with Hollywood star Johnny Depp at the Red Sea Film Festival. Kartik, known for his role as Rooh Baba, is promoting upcoming films including Tu Meri Main Tera and Naagzilla

Ahmedabad’s ‘Biker Dadis’—87-year-old Mandakini Shah and her sister Ushaben—have gone viral for zipping through city streets on a scooter with a sidecar. Their fearless rides inspire women’s empowerment, earning admiration for Mandakini’s late-learned driving skills and indomitable spirit

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu defended his governance in a heated Knesset debate, rejecting claims of Israel’s declining global standing. He highlighted strong ties with leaders including Narendra Modi, Trump, Merz, and Putin, despite criticism over the Gaza war, antisemitism, and internal political divisions.

President Donald Trump expressed concerns over Netflix’s US$ 72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, citing potential market share issues. He said he would be involved in the regulatory decision, emphasizing the merger could reshape the entertainment industry

After being acquitted in the 2017 sexual assault case, Malayalam actor Dileep alleged a conspiracy by certain police officials and media to implicate him, criticizing his ex-wife and claiming the false narrative against him was ultimately shattered in court

Actor Dileep and other accused appeared in Ernakulam court amid heavy security as the verdict in the 2017 actress abduction and assault case neared. The high-profile trial, alleging Dileep’s conspiracy, has drawn intense public attention and renewed debates on women’s safety

Women are increasingly using anabolic steroids, driven by rising participation in strength sports, social media influence, and encouragement from peers or coaches. This shift raises health concerns, with unique risks for women, prompting calls for targeted education, stigma-free healthcare, and better online harm-reduction strategies

The fifth and final season of “The Boys” will premiere on Prime Video on April 8, 2026, with weekly episodes exploring Butcher’s plan to eliminate corrupt Supes, culminating in the series finale on May 20.

A study by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) finds that reducing salt intake to WHO-recommended levels (under 5g/day) is safe for Indians and will not cause iodine deficiency. The research supports public health efforts to cut sodium consumption, helping prevent hypertension and cardiovascular diseases while maintaining adequate iodine intake

Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s *Tere Ishk Mein*, directed by Aanand L Rai, has grossed Rs 118.76 crore worldwide in its first week. Backed by AR Rahman’s music, the film continues to draw strong audience turnout despite new competition

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking to ban Arundhati Roy’s memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me' over its cover showing her smoking a bidi, ruling the book and publisher did not violate tobacco advertising laws

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Twinkle Khanna, daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, shares how childhood injuries shaped her humor and writing. Her bestselling columns inspired “Mrs Funnybones” and its sequel, while her fiction and disciplined routine reflect her mastery of craft and creativity

American zoologist Laurie Marker has maintained a cheetah sperm bank in Namibia for 35 years, preserving genetic diversity as wild populations drop to under 7,000. The bank serves as a last-resort conservation tool to prevent potential cheetah extinction

Veteran producer and AVM Studios chief M Saravanan died in Chennai at 86 after prolonged health issues. A key figure in Tamil cinema, he produced landmark films, revived AVM with Rajinikanth’s Murattu Kaalai, nurtured stars like Kamal Haasan, and expanded the iconic studio

Switching off is a human right — and a step toward a greener, healthier life, echoing the holistic vision of Article 21's Right to Life. Kerala's innovative legislative move has brought this right into national spotlight 

Lyca Productions has postponed the December 5 release of director AR Jeeva’s Lockdown, starring Anupama Parameswaran, due to ongoing heavy rains across Chennai and Tamil Nadu. The producers said the delay prioritises public safety as adverse weather continues

“The Family Man” season three becomes Prime Video’s biggest 2025 launch, trending globally as Manoj Bajpayee’s Srikant Tiwari turns fugitive, protecting his family while evading enemies and his own agency, racing to stop a national crisis in Raj & DK’s acclaimed spy saga

Priyanka Chopra Jonas says, as a producer, she backs stories that move her personally, highlighting the documentary 'Born Hungry' on chef Sash Simpson, and aims to support bold, unique filmmakers