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It is a marketplace of attention, where legacy publishers, global franchises, and consumer brands meet to make the most of India's expanding fandom economy. IMAGE: People dressed as Mario and Luigi at Delhi Comic Con 2025. All photographs: ANI Photo A thin winter sun settled over the NSIC exhibition ground as the first wave of visitors drifted into Delhi Comic Con, which was on from December 5 to 7. Amidst cosplayers stopping for photos and teenagers hauling oversized merch (merchandise, if yo
Hyderabad: In a significant boost for 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbharta' in the aerospace and defence sector, and Hyderabad's growing stature as a global aerospace hub, the complete fuselage of the Rafale fighter jet will now be made in India at Hyderabad. This move marks the first time that these Rafale components will be manufactured outside France for the Indian as well as global markets.French aerospace major Dassault Aviation has signed four production transfer agreements with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) for manufacturing key sections of the Rafale fighter jet, including the lateral ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A group of unidentified assailants allegedly linked to the BRS attacked the Mahaa News channel office on Road No. 76 in Jubilee Hills here on Saturday. Reportedly armed with sticks and stones, vandalised property and causing injuries to several staff members. The assault, carried out in broad daylight, has sent shockwaves across journalistic, political and civil society groups, raising concerns over press freedom and democratic rights in Telangana. The attack occurred shortly after BRS working president and MLA K.T. Rama Rao in a post on social media criticised a bulletin aired by ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) on Sunday arrested Aaryan Singh alias Aaryan Singh Chhabra, a key accused in the Falcon invoice discounting scam, which defrauded 4,065 victims of over Rs 792 crore. CID chief Charu Sinha said Aaryan, the COO of Falcon Invoicing, was closely involved with the company's MD, Amar Deep Kumar, and other accused in luring depositors and issuing fake receipts. He is believed to have collected Rs 14.35 lakh in "strategic deposits" and diverted Rs 1.62 crore from Falcon's funds into his personal account. After the scam came to light, Aaryan fled to ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 15: The Bihar Idea Festival, an initiative aimed at discovering and supporting emerging startups across the state, driven by ideas, identity, and innovation, has taken a significant step forward with the launch of its new portal, opening a "significant opportunity for Bihar's startup sector." Also Read | Dabba Trading-Online Betting Racket: ED Conducts Searches in Mumbai in Money Laundering Case; INR 3.3 Crore Cash, Luxury Watches and Jewellery Seized. Launched a few weeks ago, it is a flagship initiative of the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, and Y ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain-induced issues. CM Revanth Reddy further directed the deployment of SDRF, NDRF, Hydra teams, and ot ...Read More >
Related reads:BGMI: Krafton India Releases New Redeem Codes on August 5 Offering Outfits, Weapon Skins, and More Krafton India has released another batch of redeem codes for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), giving players a chance to claim rewards such as skins, outfits, and more. The codes are valid till September 12, 2025, and can only be claimed on BGMI's official redemption page. What is BGMI? BGMI is a popular battle royale game developed by Krafton, where 100 players parachute onto a map and compete to be the last one standing. Available on both Android and iOS devices, BGMI feature ...Read More >
Bengaluru, November 27, 2024: SuperGaming's highly anticipated Indo-futuristic Battle Royale game, Indus, has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 5 million downloads on the Google Play Store and over 100,000 installs on the iOS App Store. This remarkable feat solidifies its position as one of India's fastest-growing games. The title has also been recognized as the Best Made in India Game by Google Play in their prestigious Best of 2024 awards. Indus has captivated players with its distinctive Indo-futuristic world setting that seamlessly blends Indian culture with futuristic aestheti ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: For 50 years, Sholay has stood as the most celebrated landmark of Indian cinema. This Independence Day, NH Studioz -- one of India largest and most influential custodians of film rights -- will unite the country in a shared moment of nostalgia and pride by bringing the restored Sholay to audiences nationwide and beyond. - Restored version of the iconic film to air on Doordarshan and NH Studioz FAST channels this Independence Day as Sholay celebrates 50 years. The golden jubilee celebration will span multiple platforms: * Doordarshan - 1:00 PM telecas ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Mrs. KARTUMU YARTA BOAKAI, First Lady of the Republic of Liberia and Ambassador of Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" alon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Netflix, in collaboration with GNCT of Delhi, hosted a special screening of Kurukshetra, the platform first animated mythology, at the Delhi Secretariat Auditorium on Friday. The event was attended by Kapil Mishra, Minister for Art, Culture & Language, Government of NCT of Delhi and Niharika Rai, IAS, Managing Director & CEO, Delhi Tourism. It was followed by a chat with writer-director of the series Ujaan Ganguly and Ashish Thapar, CEO of Hitech Animation, who shared their perspectives on bringing Kurukshetra to life and the creative possibilities of reim ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Police and the Telangana High Court have taken decisive action against a group of YouTubers and individuals accused of spreading false information and defamatory content against HK Group, which operates HK Permanent Makeup Clinic and HK Hospitals in Hyderabad. The case, registered under FIR No. 692/2025 at KPHB Police Station in June 2025, led to a detailed investigation that exposed a coordinated digital conspiracy designed to malign the reputation of the medical institution. The investigation revealed verified digital evidence, including call records and online comm ...Read More >
New Delhi: Hindi film star Hrithik Roshan expressed his thoughts on the ongoing debate over VFX in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana and lauded filmmakers who try to deliver new experience to the audience. Roshan shared a note on his Instagram handle Saturday and said several filmmakers, including his father Rakesh Roshan, risk the money and efforts to deliver to the audience an experience they have never had before. The actor, who is set to step into the director's shoes with Krrish 4, named films such as Kalki, Baahubali and Ramayana and said the makers of these movies are heroes that "have t ...Read More >
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, is facing legal trouble after a Mumbai court issued a notice due to YouTube's failure to comply with a previous order. The issue revolves around an offensive video about Dhyan Foundation’s founder, Yogi Ashwini, which was supposed to be removed globally but remains accessible outside India. The court is questioning Pichai on why he shouldn't face consequences for not following the order. Meanwhile, satellite internet services are set to launch in India, with Jio, Airtel, Starlink, and Amazon Kuiper competing for market dominance. The government is preparing to all ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday. According to the police, the couple were married for over five years and have a four-year-old daug ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11: The opening press conference for the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) was held in Riyadh, marking the start of the world's largest esports and gaming festival. The 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) opened on Thursday evening with a star-studded opening ceremony. Running until August 24, the event features more than 2,000 elite players, 25 tournaments across 24 leading titles, and a prize pool of over 70 million U.S. dollars. Danial Patel Makes History at WAVES Esports Championship 2025, Clinches First-Ever Gold Medal for India. Speaking at the press conference on Wednesday, Prince Fai ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...Read More >
Indian anime fans can catch Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle - Part 1 in cinemas nationwide starting July 26. The film will be available in both Japanese (with subtitles) and Hindi dubbed formats. (Image: IMDb/YouTube Still) Demon Slayer Infinity CastleDemon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 1demon slayerInfinity CastleDemon Slayer Infinity Castle TrailerDemon Slayer TrailerDemon Slayer Infinity Castle Release DateDemon Slayer Infinity Castle Release Date In IndiaDemon Slayer Infinity Castle India ReleaseDemon Slayer Infinity Castle ticketsDemon Slayer Infinity Castle tickets sold outDemon Slayer Infi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
Mumbai: With the government enforcing a nationwide ban on real-money gaming (RMG) and unveiling draft rules for the broader online gaming sector, industry players are urging policymakers to redirect attention toward nurturing legitimate video gaming and esports in India. Executives say that with RMG-based platforms now outlawed, the next phase of policy action should prioritise building sustainable, non-monetary gaming ecosystems through fiscal incentives, infrastructure investment, and clearer operating guidelines. They believe that with the right mix of regulation, demographics, and entrepr ...Read More >
"It has become a prerequisite for each and every country to formulate a more thoughtful regulation that mitigates the challenges and harms of AI without hindering innovation." India is gearing up to introduce new legal obligations aimed at curbing the rising menace of deepfakes online. As reported by Reuters, the government on Wednesday proposed fresh regulations that would compel artificial intelligence (AI) developers and social media platforms to label any content generated by AI. The Ministr ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The domestic e-commerce market is expected to grow by more than 150 per cent within four years, driven by the addition of 150 million new digital shoppers and a doubling of per capita spending, according to a new report. According to the joint report by Google and Deloitte, the online business market is undergoing a major transformation and projected to grow to $250 billion by 2030 from about $90 billion at present -- a 177 per cent jump. The report also highlighted that a 220-million-strong Gen Z cohort is expected to account for 45 per cent of online spe ...Read More >
Varanasi: A dedicated corridor between Prayagraj and Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi was created by reserving one lane of the Prayagraj-Varanasi national highway and internal roads of the city to facilitate movement of kanwariyas, with the auspicious month of Shrawan commencing on Friday.After ensuring enforcement of traffic diversions and briefing the police and paramilitary forces deployed for Shrawan security and crowd regulation exercises, police commissioner Mohit Agrawal said on Thursday ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) will open admissions for its first batch of students starting this August, giving a major boost to India digital and creative economy sector. The institute will offer a robust portfolio of industry-driven courses in the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) sector. The institute, which was announced by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, at World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in May 2025, is backed by prestigious global par ...Read More >
A comic book convention is a fan event dedicated to comic books and their culture Comic Con India is launching its first-ever Northeast edition in Guwahati on November 22-23, 2025, with tickets now live on the District app and event details listed on Comic Con India's official site and partner announcements. What And When In case you don't know what a comic con is, let us give you a quick crash course. A comic book convention, commonly known as a comic con, is a fan event dedicated to comic bo ...Read More >
Education technology firm PhysicsWallah (PW) on Wednesday announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IDP Education India, the co-owner of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), to expand global learning opportunities for its students. Under this collaboration, PW students will gain access to the IELTS curriculum along with a range of support mechanisms, including awareness sessions, seminars, boot camps, and expert-led masterclasses. The partnership ...Read More >
The Esports Foundation (EF) has selected S8UL and GodLike Esports, two of India's leading esports clubs, for its 2026 Club Partner Program. They join 40 global organisations in a $20 million (approx. INR 189 crore) annual initiative aimed at building a sustainable and connected esports ecosystem. Now in its third year, the program provides participating clubs with up to $1 million (approx. INR 9.4 crore) in funding, along with strategic support and international exposure leading up to the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. S8UL made history last year as the first Indian organisation selected for ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 19 (PTI) Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has said the state government will press for the retransfer of block I and II from Assam's Karbi Anglong district, asserting that the long-pending boundary issue remains a top priority. Tynsong, who also chairs the regional committee on the matter, said the government is awaiting a response from his Assam counterpart to schedule a joint inspection of the disputed areas. Also Read | Prayagraj Road Accident: Speeding Car Runs Over Women Sleeping Under Flyover in Uttar Pradesh, 1 Dead, 2 Injured. Before the creation of Meg ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Days after netizens reacted with mixed opinions to the first teaser of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana,' actor Hrithik Roshan addressed the debate surrounding the film's VFX and visual style. The teaser of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer received praise for its scale and music; however, it also drew criticism from some viewers over its visual effects. As the debate continued on social media, Hrithik addressed the conversation through a detailed note. Reflecting on his own journey with visual storytelling and how "bad VFX" can feel, Hrithik shared how de ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) India's e-commerce market is projected to nearly triple to USD 250 billion by 2030, up from the current USD 90 billion, driven by a surge in Gen Z shoppers, the rapid expansion of quick commerce, and artificial intelligence, according to a joint report by Google and Deloitte released on Tuesday. The report, titled 'The USD 250 Billion Commerce Frontier', states that the Indian digital economy will see the entry of 150 million new shoppers by the end of the decade. A massive 220-million-strong cohort of Gen Z consumers is expected to command 45 per cent of total online ...Read More >