Goa to petition FM on online gaming tax; Revenue Secy rules out early review

Even as a senior Finance Ministry official in Delhi ruled out any review of the decision to slap 28 percent tax on online gaming and other betting games, the State government of Goa said it would lobby with the federal administration to reconsider the decision.

ABP News’ ‘Public Interest’ to deliver news beyond the studio

In a fresh development at ABP News, the news channel has dedicated its prime time slot to ‘Public Interest’, a show that keeps the viewers’ interest in mind — aapka time (your time).

Hollywood film & TV studios negotiate to avoid actors’ stir

Hollywood’s major film and television studios and the union representing 160,000 actors were engaged in last-ditch talks yesterday ahead of a midnight deadline to try to avoid a second labour strike in the entertainment business.

Actor-entrepreneur Alia Bhatt says a ‘story’ vital than money

When it comes to lending support to a business idea, actor-producer Alia Bhatt yesterday said the “story” behind the brand is a motivating factor for her and not money.

Jumping Tomato Studio gets ‘Twisted Souls’ rights for web series

Jumping Tomato Studio, a production company, has secured the rights to an acclaimed book ‘Twisted Souls’, the first installment in the gripping Reapers of Havoc series.

Star Sports bags rights for ACC men’s emerging Asia cup 2023

In a significant development for cricket enthusiasts across Asia, Star Sports, a leading sports broadcasting network, has successfully acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights for the ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup 2023.

Disney board extends Iger’s contract as CEO through 2026

In a major announcement yesterday, The Walt Disney Company revealed that its Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to extend the contract of Robert A. Iger as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) through 2026.

‘Oxenfree II: Lost Signals’ makes its debut on Netflix

In a thrilling development for fans of supernatural mystery and interactive storytelling, ‘Oxenfree II: Lost Signals’ has officially premiered on the popular streaming platform, Netflix.

Kartik Aaryan commences filming for Kabir Khan’s ‘Chandu Champion’

Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan has officially kicked off shooting for director Kabir Khan’s highly anticipated sports drama ‘Chandu Champion.

Google unveils NotebookLM, enhanced AI-Powered notes app

Google has announced that it is starting to roll out the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered notes app ‘Project Tailwind’ with a new name ‘NotebookLM’, an experimental offering from Google Labs.