Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits
Instagram app icon is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. REUTERS CHICAGO (Reuters) – Meta Platforms said on Thursday it is pulling ads from Facebook and Instagram aimed at recruiting new plaintiffs for ongoing litigation accusing it and other social media companies of designing their platforms to be addictive to […]
AI is rewiring the world’s most prolific film industry
India’s studios are transforming filmmaking by using AI to slash production time, cut costs and dub movies into numerous languages. While union rules constrain Hollywood’s use of the technology, Indian cinema is racing ahead, pitting efficiency against questions of creative authenticity and audience acceptance. Gandhari and Dhritarashtra, characters from the AI-generated series “Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh,” […]
Tesla expects Dutch decision on self-driving technology by April 10
One of Europe’s first Tesla Model S is parked in Oslo, Norway, April 10, 2025. AMSTERDAM, March 20 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab Europe expects a decision by April 10 from the Dutch vehicle authority RDW on whether to approve Full Self-Driving technology in the Netherlands, it said on Friday. A spokesperson for RDW, which […]
UBS says it has secured U.S. bank licence
A logo of Swiss bank UBS on a building at the Paradeplatz in Zurich, Switzerland, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab ZURICH, March 20 (Reuters) – UBS (UBSG.S), opens new tab has secured a banking license in the United States, the Swiss bank said on Friday, underlining its desire to ramp up wealth management […]
‘One Battle After Another’ dominates Oscars and takes best picture
Director Paul Thomas Anderson embraces Chase Infiniti next to Teyana Taylor as they accept the Oscar for Best Picture for “One Battle after Another”. REUTERS Michael B. Jordan accepts the Oscar for Best Actor for “Sinners”. REUTERS Jessie Buckley after winning the Oscar for Best Actress for “Hamnet”. REUTERS Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna […]
Andhra Pradesh Day Celebrated with Grand Kuchipudi Performance at Bharat Parv 2026
On the auspicious occasion of Bharat Parv 2026 being held at the historic Red Fort, 30 January 2026 was celebrated as Andhra Pradesh Day at the festival venue, marking a vibrant showcase of the State’s rich cultural, artistic and tourism heritage. Bharat Parv, organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India as part of […]
TikTok seals deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, on Thursday said it has finalized a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure U.S. data, to avoid a U.S. ban on the short video app used by over 200 million Americans. The deal is a milestone for the social media firm after years […]
Pariksha Pe Charcha sets a new record with over 3 crore registrations
Registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), the flagship initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, have crossed a historic milestone, with over 3 crore registrations from students, parents, and teachers as of December 30, 2025. This overwhelming response reflects the programme’s growing popularity and its success in addressing students’ mental well-being, while promoting a positive […]
Heat, Hawks aim for post-Christmas turnaround
Dec 23, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Fans hold Miami Heat letters against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Kaseya Center. December 25 – No NBA teams have struggled more over their past 10 games than the Miami and Atlanta. The Heat and Hawks, who have won only two games apiece over that stretch, […]
Nigeria’s Chukwueze calls for AFCON to get same respect as World Cup
Soccer Football – Africa Cup of Nations – Final – Nigeria v Ivory Coast – Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, Abidjan, Ivory Coast – February 11, 2024 Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze in action REUTERS (Reuters) – Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze believes the Africa Cup of Nations should be given the same level of respect as the World […]