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Judge Warns Paramount-WBD Deal Must Not Be a Collusive Giveaway

A U.S. judge reviewing the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery transaction said the deal must not be the product of collusion, as California and other stakeholders press concerns that the public is getting “virtually nothing” in return. The scrutiny underscores how a high-stakes media consolidation is now being tested not just on antitrust grounds, but on whether its structure serves the public interest at all.

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Big Tech, Cloud & SemiconductorsJust now (11:36 PM IST)

Judge Warns Paramount-WBD Deal Must Not Leave Public with ‘Virtually Nothing’

A federal judge reviewing the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger conditions was told the public cannot be left with “virtually nothing” as regulators assess whether the deal serves the public interest. The hearing in Washington underscored a central legal test: the transaction must be judged on its merits, not shaped by collusion between the companies and state officials.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory2h ago

Tamil Nadu to Challenge Ponmudy Acquittal in Rs 28.37-Crore Red Sand Case, ED Tells Madras High Court

The Tamil Nadu government will appeal against the acquittal of former DMK minister K. Ponmudy, his son Gowtham Sigamani and five others in the Rs 28.37-crore red sand quarrying case, the Enforcement Directorate told the Madras High Court. The development comes as Ponmudy seeks to quash the money-laundering proceedings, arguing that the acquittal in the predicate offence leaves no basis for the ED case.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory5h ago

Delhi High Court: Muslim Marriage Cannot Override POCSO, Child Consent Has No Legal Force

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a marriage recognised under Muslim personal law cannot shield a man from prosecution under the POCSO Act if the wife was below 18 at the time of sexual intercourse. Justice Sanjeev Narula said personal law may determine the validity of a marriage, but it cannot create an exception to a secular criminal statute where Parliament has provided none.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Workplace equality must be built, not declared, says Charu Sinha in Hyderabad

An equal workplace cannot be created by announcement alone and must instead be built by identifying and correcting the inequalities embedded in everyday systems, DG Charu Sinha said in Hyderabad on Saturday. Speaking at a panel on inclusive workspaces, she urged institutions to make exclusion visible, amplify women's voices and confront the subtle biases that continue to shape access to leadership, recognition and pay.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

CEA Warns Trade Is Being Weaponised as India Faces New Capital Headwinds

India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said global trade has been turned into a tool of coercion, arguing that the US, China and the EU are all using trade restrictions, export licensing and supply-chain chokepoints to advance strategic goals. He cautioned that unsettled ties with Washington, the lack of an AI-led investment story and higher global bond yields could weigh on foreign capital flows into India in the near term.

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Science, Space & Research5h ago

Sitharaman Says AI, Semiconductors and Quantum Tech Are India's Next Big Investment Frontier

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for a major push into artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technology, arguing that the country must invest more aggressively in hardware, skills and institutions to stay competitive. Speaking in Bengaluru, she also pushed back against foreign perceptions that India has "missed the AI bus," saying much of the country's innovation remains underrepresented in public markets despite a growing startup base.

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Startups & Venture Capital7h ago

U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic in Blow to AI Startup

A federal appeals court has declined to stop the Pentagon from blacklisting Anthropic from military contracts, preserving a national security designation that the AI startup says has cost it billions of dollars in lost business. The ruling deepens a legal and reputational fight for the company as it heads toward a closely watched initial public offering, even as Anthropic pursues further judicial review.

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National Governance & Policy8h ago

India's Science Ambition Meets Its Hardest Test: Turning Research Into Global Power

A new The Hindu Group e-book, "The Quest to be a Science Superpower: Where India's Research Is and What It Will Take to Get Ahead," argues that India's scientific rise cannot be judged by celebratory milestones alone. While the country has expanded R&D spending, patent filings and STEM talent, the publication says deep structural barriers still prevent research from consistently becoming industrial capability and global influence.

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India Sports & Cricket9h ago

Hope urges West Indies to embrace India challenge as ODI series begins in hostile conditions

West Indies captain Shai Hope has framed the ODI series against India as a test of resilience, consistency and growth, saying his side must "grasp and embrace" the challenge of playing in India's backyard. With the Caribbean team still searching for stability, Hope pointed to encouraging individual performances and the promise of young left-arm spinner Vitel Lawes as reasons for optimism.

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