Judge clears final barrier to Paramount's $111 billion Warner Bros. deal
Paramount chief David Ellison, after a fierce year-long battle, is finally about to get his hands on Warner Bros. Discovery in the most expensive takeover in Hollywood history. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martnez-Olgun, who is overseeing the antitrust case aimed at blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal approved Paramounts settlement with the 12 Democratic state attorneys general who brought the case to resolve the litigation. More from Variety How HBO's Casey Bloys Wound Up With the Keys to Paramount-Warner Bros.' Streaming Empire, and What's to Come Paramount Deal and U.S. Film Incentive Reflect Hollywood's Deepening Ties to Government David Ellison Recruits Mattel's Ynon Kreiz for Senior Role at Merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Paramount has tentatively set next Tuesday, Oct. 6, to close the merger, according to regulatory filings. The order approving the settlement by Martnez-Olgun was the final remaining barrier to Paramounts debt-fueled $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, after it had been cleared by regulators in 68 jurisdictions worldwide including the Justice Department. [T]he Court finds the proposed consent decree represents a reasonable factual and legal resolution of the dispute, Martnez-Olgun wrote in her order. She determined that the proposed settlement agreement reflects a procedurally sound resolution. The parties reached their agreement following highly contested, however brief, litigation, and they reached their agreement following what they report to have been several rounds of in-depth negotiations, the judge wrote. The merged Paramount-WBD will bring together two of Hollywoods biggest movie studios; the HBO Max and Paramount+ streaming services; and TV businesses including CBS, CNN, MTV, TBS, Comedy Central, Food Network and more. The new companys entertainment franchises will span Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and other HBO hits, the DC Universe, Yellowstone, Mission: Impossible, Top Gun and the Nickelodeon kids empire. Some of the top leadership of the soon-to-be-merged company, whose name hasnt been revealed at this point, is already taking shape. On Wednesday came word that Ellison has recruited Ynon Kreiz, who is stepping down as Mattels CEO, for a senior management role at the combined Paramount-WBD. Casey Bloys, head of WBDs HBO, is poised to assume oversight of the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. streaming business after Cindy Holland announced Tuesday she was stepping down from her role running Paramount+ and other direct-to-consumer. With the deal close, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is expected to depart. Zaslav stands to earn more than $550 million in stock and cash once the Paramount-WBD deal closes, including $34.2 million in cash severance payments. Other top WBD execs anticipated to exit include chief revenue and strategy officer Bruce Campbell and CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels. Martnez-Olguns ruling came after merger opponents filed official objections with the court over Paramounts settlement with the states . The consent decree includes no structural remedies (i.e., divestitures) as California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who led the coalition of states in suing to stop the looming merger, had previously insisted on. Among the terms of the settlement: Paramount-WBD is prohibited from selling the Paramount Studios or Warner Bros. lots in the state for at least five years, and is obligated to invest at least an additional $300 million on film production in the U.S. annually. The combined Paramount-WB also must release at least 30 movies for theatrical distribution in the first two years (something Ellison has repeatedly promised he would do) and at least 32 in years 3-5, with a 45-day window for wide-release films. The merged Paramount-Warner Bros. also will be subject to monitoring by a news editorial independence board, which will establish guiding editorial and journalism principles for for CNN and CBS News. Questioned by the judge last week about how the settlement addresses the state AGs concerns over fair competition in the three markets identified in the lawsuit wide-release movies, tentpole movies and basic cable Paula Blizzard, senior assistant attorney general for the antitrust section of the California Attorney Generals Office, said the reasoning was that the states were wary about permanently blocking the Paramount-WBD deal and she said Warner Bros. Discovery, if it were denied the deal to merge with Paramount, would likely seek another M&A partner. Sometimes we say, here are some remedies that will address the harm we see, but are not going to permanently change the structure by either completely blocking the merger or [requiring] divestment, and this is one of those cases, Blizzard told the judge. In her order, Martnez-Olgun wrote that she found that the proposed consent includes important backstops requiring divestment of studios and/or cable channels in case of the combined entitys failure to comply with the proposed consent decrees terms. Further, the proposed consent decree imposes these requirements on film distribution and basic cable negotiations in the midst of a rapidly changing marketplace. The Court therefore finds that the proposed consent decree reflects a settlement between the parties that is a fair, reasonable, and good faith approach to address the competitive harms alleged in the Complaint, and does not violate the law or public policy. The groups behind the #BlockTheMerger coalition, for one, filed an amicus brief with the court urging Martnez-Olgun to reject the settlement . And the judge had left open the door to a potential additional third-party review of the settlement: Martnez-Olguin asked both the AGs and Paramount to respond to a letter submitted by Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to urge the Court to subject the proposed consent decree to an independent public-interest review before entering it. In separate filings Monday, Paramount and the AGs countered that the deal was vigorously negotiated, has teeth and should not be subjected to an independent public interest review. Paramount lawyers argued that the deal resolves the AGs primary concern of a reduction in theatrical releases after it merges with Warner Bros. Discovery. Martnez-Olguin noted that Amici express dismay at many of the proposed consent decrees provisions. However, a proposed consent decree like this one represents a negotiated settlement that does not fully remediate an alleged violation or even necessarily resolve the ultimate factual and legal issues of a case. Best of Variety What's New on Netflix in October 2026 What to Watch on Disney+ in October 2026 The Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2026: Sylvester Stallone, Ari Emmanuel, Lena Dunham and More Sign up for Variety's Newsletter . For the latest news, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . This article originally appeared on Variety at https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-judge-approves-settlement-ags-1236893467/
Robert Downey Jr. blacked out from pain after breaking his ankle while filming Iron Man 3
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Ranveer Singh gives a glimpse of his fitness routine in new shirtless picture; see pic
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Jharkhand shutdown evokes mixed response, traffic hit by road blockades in several districts
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 30 (IANS) A statewide shutdown called on Wednesday by activists of the separate Jharkhand movement for pensions for agitators, jobs for dependents, among several other demands, evoked a mixed response across the state. Protesters blocked roads and disrupted traffic in districts such as Palamu, Giridih, and Bokaro, while normal life remained largely unaffected in several urban centres, including the state capital Ranchi. The bandh had a relatively stronger impact in Medininagar of Palamu , where agitators carrying bows, arrows and other traditional weapons took to the streets and blocked the busy Redma Chowk. Several protesters sat on the road as a mark of protest, causing long queues of vehicles on both sides. The blockade inconvenienced school children, commuters, and long-distance travellers. In Giridih, activists blocked the Giridih-Dumri main road near the old toll plaza at Paparwatand and raised slogans while sitting on the roadway. The blockade was later lifted following talks with the police. In Bokaro, protesters staged a road blockade at the ITI Mor area in Chas, disrupting the movement of local as well as goods-carrying vehicles for some time. The impact of the shutdown was hardly visible in Ranchi. Protesters briefly disrupted traffic near Albert Ekka Chowk in the morning, but the situation returned to normal after police and administrative officials intervened. The agitators later staged a sit-in at the nearby CPI office premises. Most markets in Ranchi remained open, while buses and autorickshaws continued to operate normally. Reports from Chatra and Garhwa indicated disruptions in the movement of buses and heavy commercial vehicles. In some parts of Ramgarh and Dhanbad, protesters appealed to traders to support the bandh, while local transportation was affected at some locations. The most impacted by the bandh were the long-distance bus services. Some services operating from Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Dhanbad and Hazaribagh to Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, and various districts within Jharkhand were affected. They remained off roads largely as a precautionary measure. However, train services on major railway routes remained normal. Autorickshaws and e-rickshaws continued to operate in most towns and cities, although traffic congestion at key highway intersections caused temporary disruptions. Leaders of the agitation, including Pushkar Mahto and former MP Bhuvneshwar Prasad Mehta, said that several demands of Jharkhand movement activists remain unresolved even 26 years after the formation of the state. They warned that if the government fails to take a decision on their demands soon, an indefinite hunger strike would be launched across the state from November 15, the Jharkhand Foundation Day.
INDIA bloc unveils roadmap for pan-India protests, vows to protect democracy
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) 'Save Democracy March' in each district, a detailed presentation before President Droupadi Murmu about the compromised electoral process, are some of the steps that the INDIA bloc will undertake in the coming days to exert pressure on the Election Commission and expose its wrongdoings before the common people. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, unveiling the Oppositions blueprint for intensified demonstrations against ECs partisan approach and malpractices, shared a detailed outline of how the INDIA bloc will stand up against electoral irregularities. From October 2 to October 8, 'Save Democracy March' will be organised in each district. We will organise protests in front of every District Magistrate, informing the people about the gross irregularities in the election procedure, Kharge said. On October 6, all the Opposition MPs will march to the Election Commission. In the second week of October, the Opposition leaders will seek an appointment from the President of India and will make a representation on how the underhand tactics are being used to crush the Opposition and befool the people of the country, he added. He further informed that five rallies have been planned, and the dates are being worked out. These will be organised across the country to tell people how they are being disenfranchised, and their voting rights are being snatched. We will explain to them how this will affect them. These rallies will be conducted in October and November, he informed. November 1 will see a huge rally in Delhi, where we will explain the vote chori by the EC, he said. Further, all the INDIA bloc leaders will appeal to the Supreme Court to expedite the pending cases pertaining to SIR and other electoral malpractices, Kharge said. He said that Rahul Gandhi has been consistently raising the issue of how vote chori was being done by the EC, to benefit the ruling party. He added that Mamata Banerjee also raised the matter on multiple accounts, but nobody paid heed. Escalating attack on the Centre, he said that the Modi government first used notebandi to crush the people and economy, and now was resorting to vote bandi to deprive people of their right to vote.
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Kevin Hart, wife Eniko celebrate daughters 6th bday with American Girl doll-themed day
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Actor-comedian Kevin Hart and his wife Eniko celebrated their daughter Kaoris sixth birthday with a low-key celebration centred around family, close friends and an American Girl doll-themed day. In a collaborative post on Instagram, Eniko shared a heartfelt birthday note for their BIG beautiful baby girl, saying that Kaori opted for chocolate donuts before school instead of an extravagant party. The caption read: Sweet 6! Happy birthday to our BIG beautiful baby girl! lately her birthday requests have been quite simple..A special birthday breakfast (chocolate donuts) before schoolNo extravagant over the top birthday parties..(because she hates the birthday song) LOL! The caption further read: just HER special day celebrated with close friends, family, and genuine LOVE. This years theme was an American Girl doll day! Kaori youre one of the greatest gifts God has blessed us with. we are grateful for the joy, love + laughter that you bring into our lives. You my girl deserve all of the happiness in the world.. hope your day is filled with all of the fun, lots of sweets, and more amazing memories that will last FOREVER! Mom + Daddy. Hart got engaged to Eniko Parrish in 2014. They were married in California in 2016. Their first child was born in 2017. They reconciled and had a second child together, a daughter born in 2020. On the acting front, Hart will next be seen in the new installment of the Jumanji franchise is titled 'Jumanji: The Open World'. The upcoming installment will bring back Hart as Franklin Finbar, Johnson as Dr. Bravestone, Jack Black as Professor Sheldon Oberon and Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse. Jumanji, first released in 1995, was directed by Joe Johnston and was based on the 1981 children's picture book by Chris Van Allsburg. The film is the first installment in the Jumanji film series and stars Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, David Alan Grier, Bonnie Hunt, Jonathan Hyde, and Bebe Neuwirth. Hart had his first breakthrough when Judd Apatow cast him in a recurring role on the TV series Undeclared. The actors comedic reputation continued to grow with the release of his first stand-up album I'm a Grown Little Man.
Kristen Bells very best spy secretly captures Dax Shepard gorging on snacks
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Hollywood star Dax Shepard has shared a candid glimpse of himself gorging on snacks while watching a show, revealing that the moment was secretly captured by his and wife Kristen Bells 13-year-old daughter. Shepard took to Instagram, where he shared a string of images taken by his daughter. In the pictures, he is seen getting caught in the act of gorging on snacks sneakily. Dax Shepard wrote in the caption: I know this seems staged, but this was truly captured without my knowledge by our 13 year-old while we were all watching a show together. The Cat Is Away part II. @kristenanniebell Bell, meanwhile, affectionately called their daughter her very best spy for keeping tabs on everything. She keeps tabs on everything-Im grateful for her. Shes my very best spy, she wrote in the comment section. In late 2007, Bell began dating actor Dax, who is also from the Detroit metropolitan area. They announced their engagement in January 2010.They decided to delay marriage until the state of California passed legislation legalizing same-sex marriage. They co-starred in the 2010 film When in Rome, the 2012 film Hit and Run, and the 2017 film CHiPs. After section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court on June 26, 2013, Bell asked Shepard to marry her through Twitter which he accepted. They have two daughters, born in March 2013 and December 2014. On the work front, Bell, who voices Anna in the Frozen franchise, is gearing up for the films third installment. Frozen first released in 2013. The musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios is loosely inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 1844 fairy tale The Snow Queen. Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee and written by Lee, it also features the voices of Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, and Santino Fontana. The film's popularity spawned a franchise, which includes a short, Frozen Fever, a featurette, Olaf's Frozen Adventure, and two feature-length sequelsFrozen 2 and the upcoming Frozen 3. Among its accolades, it won Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song with Let It Go, the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film, and two Grammy Awards.
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Highlights BBC Director-General Matt Brittin said he watched a 50-minute AI-generated episode of Doctor Who Brittin described the episode as pretty good while discussing the future of artificial intelligence His comments have sparked angry reactions from Doctor Who fans online The BBC is currently looking for a new production company to take the long-running sci-fi series forward Doctor Who fans have reacted angrily after BBC Director-General Matt Brittin revealed that he had watched a 50-minute episode of the sci-fi series made entirely using artificial intelligence. Brittin described the episode as pretty good while speaking about the growing role of AI in television. His comments have since prompted some fans to question what the technology could mean for the future of the beloved series. Who is BBC boss Matt Brittin? Matt Brittin became the BBCs Director-General in May 2026. He is the corporations chief executive and editor-in-chief, with responsibility for its editorial, operational and creative direction. Before joining the BBC, Brittin spent 18 years at Google, where he held senior roles including leading the companys Europe, Middle East and Africa business. His comments came during the Royal Television Societys London Convention, where the use of AI in television was a major topic of discussion. Brittin said that AI would not replace human creators, but argued that the technology was already giving people the ability to produce content at a level once associated with major Hollywood studios. Doctor Who fans react to AI comments Brittin said someone had recently sent him a 50-minute Doctor Who episode created using AI. It's pretty good, he said. He did not reveal who made the episode or whether it featured existing Doctor Who actors or entirely AI-generated characters. The remarks quickly drew strong reactions online, with some fans describing the idea of AI-generated Doctor Who as unacceptable and saying they would stop watching if the BBC adopted such an approach. One fan called the comments a pretty damning admission, while another described being a Doctor Who fan in 2026 as a non stop humiliation and said the show was over. What is happening with Doctor Who? The comments come at a major moment for the franchise. The BBC has put Doctor Who out to competitive tender, inviting production companies to pitch for a new multi-episode series with potential specials. The broadcaster has said it wants the next version to remain true to the qualities that have made the series popular across generations, while also being contemporary and creatively ambitious. The BBC has also said it is looking towards a potential return in 2028 or 2029. Brittin, meanwhile, has stressed that AI will not replace human creativity, saying the BBC wants to experiment with the technology while putting appropriate safeguards in place.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Former India pacer Mohit Sharma is set to join Chennai Super Kings as the teams new bowling coach for IPL 2027, returning to the franchise where he spent four seasons as a player. The 38-year-old is expected to take over the bowling coach role from Eric Simmons, who served in the position under former head coach Stephen Fleming. CSK head coach Zaheer Khan has decided on having Mohit Sharma on board for the bowling coach role for IPL 2027. A word on the rest of CSK's support staff appointments is expected to arrive in the coming weeks, a source aware of the development told IANS on Tuesday. Mohit, who had also played for India in eight T20 matches, took part in the IPL as recently as during the 2025 season before retiring from the game altogether in December last year. He is closely linked with CSK, having played 48 IPL matches for the team over four seasons. Moreover, he played in 10 matches for the team during two seasons of the now defunct Champions League T20. Mohit was part of the CSK team during a successful phase for the franchise and is now expected to return in a coaching role as the team starts a new phase under Zaheer. CSK secured their fifth IPL title in 2023, but has not made it to the playoffs in each of the three most recent seasons. This continued decline ultimately caused the franchise to part ways with their long-serving head coach Fleming recently. Zaheer was then made the new head coach, Mohit now being the first major addition to his support staff before IPL 2027. The franchise is due to make more changes to its support staff in the coming weeks.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President, Harshwardhan Sapkal, on Tuesday requested state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), S. Chockalingam, to extend the deadline for submitting claims and objections to the draft electoral roll by two months. Denouncing the current October 12 deadline set under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive as grossly inadequate, the Congress leadership warned that millions of citizens risk disenfranchisement due to severe administrative and technical bottlenecks. In an official letter addressed to CEO Chockalingam, Sapkal highlighted that an MPCC delegation had previously met election authorities on September 22 to outline the operational challenges on the ground. However, the Election Commission (EC) granted an extension of merely 12 days, which Sapkal labeled insufficient, given the massive volume of pending revisions. Citing figures from the states electoral database, Sapkal pointed out that out of 1.54 crore voters flagged on the Absentee, Shifted, and Dead/Duplicate Voters (ASDDO) list, along with 40 lakh youth eligible for new registration, a meager 3,90,000 citizens have managed to submit Form 6 for voter registration. He further noted that despite errors in the newly formatted Form 6 being brought to the Election Commission's attention, revised forms have not been printed, leaving citizens unable to access error-free application copies. The MPCC chief outlined several major impediments disrupting the registration drive across Maharashtra. Frequent server downtime, combined with non-linking of Aadhaar and mobile numbers, has severely paralysed online submissions. Discrepancies between Marathi and English transliterations of voter names are creating further roadblocks, he said. He further stated that Booth Level Officers (BLOs)a significant portion of whom are schoolteachersare currently tied up with conducting mid-term school examinations alongside festive duties during Navratri. Serving notices house-to-house while collecting verification documents has stretched the staff beyond capacity, raising serious concerns over their availability to process fresh applications. Pointing to critical flaws in the EC's duplication software, Sapkal revealed that a list containing over 25,000 duplicate voter entries in a single Lok Sabha constituency was recently submitted directly to the Nagpur District Collector. To ensure a transparent, inclusive, and error-free electoral roll, the state Congress chief urged the Election Commission to immediately extend the deadline for claims and objections by two months beyond October 12 to provide adequate time for citizens and field staff, publish daily constituency-wise data detailing the exact number of Form 6, 7, and 8 applications received, following the transparent reporting model used in Delhi and conduct thorough re-verifications across all constituencies to purge bogus and duplicate entries that continue to persist in the draft rolls. To ensure that voter registration is conducted thoroughly and no eligible citizen is left out, a two-month extension is mandatory, Sapkal stated, urging the CEO to act swiftly in the interest of fair elections.
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Asian Games: Dev Meena betters own national record with 5.50m clearance in pole vault
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 29 (IANS) Indias Dev Kumar Meena bettered his own national record in the mens pole vault, clearing 5.50 m during the final at the Asian Games 2026 here on Tuesday. Meena began the final positively, effortlessly clearing 5.35m on his first attempt with a smooth, well-executed jump. He then took two attempts to jump over 5.20. However, the national record holder did not take much time to clear 5.50 m and did so on his first attempt, setting another record. Despite setting the record, Meena failed to clear the 5.60m in three attempts and brought an end to his campaign in the ongoing tournament. He finished seventh in the leaderboard. His counterpart, Kuldeep Kumar, failed to even clear 5.50m and finished in 10th position with a best of 5.35 m. Meena entered the competition holding the national record at 5.46 m, which he had set at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar in June. Competing at the Kalinga Stadium, Meena cleared 5.46m to surpass the previous national mark of 5.45m, which he had shared with compatriot Kuldeep Kumar after their joint effort at the Federation Cup in Ranchi in May. The 5.46 m clearance also helped Meena achieve the qualification standard for the Asian Games. Meena cleared the record height in his final attempt after successfully negotiating 5.00m, 5.20m and 5.35m. Five days after sharing the national record with Kuldeep at the Federation Cup, Meena had taken sole possession of the mark in Bhubaneswar. His latest effort in Japan saw him improve that record by another four centimetres. The 21-year-olds rise has been rapid, with the national record in mens pole vault changing hands several times during the 2026 season. Kuldeep had initially raised the mark to 5.41m in May before Meena and Kuldeep both cleared 5.45m at the Federation Cup. Meena then moved the record to 5.46m at the Inter-State Championships before raising it further to 5.50m at the Asian Games. Meena had earlier finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where he cleared 5.30 m and narrowly missed out on a podium finish.
Ranchi University Time Table 2026 Out - Download MBBS and MD/ MS Exam Dates @ ranchiuniversity.ac.in
Ranchi University has released examination programmes for 2nd Prof. MBBS Supplementary 2026, 3rd Prof. Part-I MBBS Supplementary 2026 and MD, MS Annual Examination 2026.
Inside McDonald's push to have AI price your Big Mac
McDonald's has implemented artificial intelligence to optimize pricing strategies across its restaurants and franchises. This pricing model analyzes customer willingness to pay, creating variations in prices for identical menu items. Franchisees report pressure to adopt these AI-driven pricing recommendations despite the company's claims of their independence. Concerns regarding antitrust implications are raised as franchises may be seen as competitors.
Nabarangpur RI Suspended for Skipping Flood Duty Amid Severe Crisis
Kodinga Revenue Inspector (RI) Biranchi Narayan Das has been placed under immediate suspension for unauthorised absence from duty during a critical flood situation in Nabarangapur. Nabarangapur Collector Dr Maheswar Swain took decisive action against the official after reports confirmed that Das failed to report to work, defying an administrative order that had cancelled all leaves [] The post Nabarangpur RI Suspended for Skipping Flood Duty Amid Severe Crisis appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
What Drishyam, Singham, Dhamaal Have In Common
From Hera Pheri to Krrish and Drishyam, these Bollywood franchises took their sequels in wildly different directions from the films that inspired them.
Drishyam 3 Box Office: Ajay Devgn Film Eyes Rs 60 Crore On Day 1, Trade Predicts 3X Weekend Numbers
With strong advance bookings, a holiday release and the recall of the Drishyam franchise working in its favour, the Ajay Devgn-led film is now heading towards its October 2 release with significant box office expectations riding on it
Ajay Devgn's Drishyam: The Conclusion sells over 4 lakh tickets, eyes at Rs 45 crore opening
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn's Drishyam franchise is now heading towards its third and final chapter. The third instalment, Drishyam: The Conclusion, is set to hit theatres on October 2, 2026. Even before its release, there is tremendous excitement among audiences, a trend clearly reflected in the advance booking figures. The initial pace of ticket sales has significantly boosted expectations regarding the film's opening performance.
Subway restaurants operator EverBrands India files papers for 600 cr IPO
EverBrands India Ltd, which operates Subway restaurants, has filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 600 crore through an initial public offering. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of equity shares, according to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed on Monday. Of the proceeds, the company plans to use Rs 125 crore of the proceeds to repay or pre-pay borrowings of its wholly-owned subsidiary Culinary Brands India and Rs 326.85 crore to fund the setting up of new Subway stores under the company-owned-company-operated (COCO) format. Also, the remaining proceeds will be utilised for general corporate purposes. EverBrands India, formerly known as Culinary Brands Pvt Ltd, is a multi-brand food and beverages platform comprising Subway, Lavazza, Dilmah and its own Fresh & Honest brand. In the quick service restaurant (QSR) segment, the company holds master franchisee rights for Subway restaurants across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. As of March 31, 2026, ..
IPL: Mohit Sharma set to join CSK as bowling coach
Mohit Sharma is set to join the Zaheer Khan-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) support staff as the bowling coach starting next season. The ex-India seamer spent four seasons with the franchise across two stints.
Arma Capital Invests 10 Crore in EBG Group Businesses
The firm invests in three Carlton Wellness Centres and enters franchise partnerships with NATUF Caf, Adhira & Appa Caf and Chhota Bheem Family Caf as part of a growing multi-brand relationship.
Teja Sajja marks his reality-hosting debut with Telugu adaptation of The Traitors
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actor Teja Sajja is set to make his debut as a reality show host with The Traitors Telugu,' the Telugu adaptation of the popular international reality franchise. Prime Video has announced that the show will premiere on October 15. The series will bring together 20 personalities from different backgrounds, who will take part in a game built around trust, deception and betrayal. Taking to Instagram, the makers shared a video featuring Teja and captioned it as Droham, Drama, Dhamaka. Meeru Ready ah? #TheTraitorsTeluguOnPrime, New Reality Series with New Episodes Every Thursday, Oct 15. In the video, he could be heard saying, Everyone in the world is good till they get a chance to betray for love, for power, for war, or for victory. Eras may change, reasons may differ, but betrayal never changes. Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video (SVOD) and Amazon MGM Studios India, shared, The Traitors Telugu is a truly exciting and disruptive show in the unscripted space with its focus on mind games and strategy that creates deep engagement. He added, Following two highly successful seasons in Hindi, we are delighted to expand this franchise into Telugu. Teja Sajja is an exciting choice to lead this edition, and his charisma, spontaneity, and natural connection with audiences brings a distinct flavor to the show. We look forward to The Traitors Telugu further expanding the franchises reach, and resonating with audiences in India and globally. Fazila Allana, Partner and Co-Founder, SOL Productions stated, Bringing The Traitors to Telugu is a particularly exciting opportunity for us, because the format gives us the canvas to tell a universal storyof trust, ambition, relationships, and betrayalwhile allowing us to bring in the unique personality and cultural flavor of Telugu entertainment. We wanted to create a world that feels both grand and immersive, but at its heart, remains deeply rooted in the people and personalities playing the game. Were incredibly proud of what we have created with Prime Video and look forward to audiences debating, guessing, and choosing their favorites as the game unfolds. The 10-episode gripping series will stream across four weeks, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. Hosted by Teja Sajja, the series brings together 20 personalities from different walks of life. The Traitors Telugu will stream in Telugu, with English subtitles, across four weeks, on Prime Video.
'It Feels Like We Are Playing At Home,' Says Deepti On Special UP Warriorz Bond
UP Warriorz: UP Warriorz all-rounder Deepti Sharma has underlined the unique bond she shares with the franchise, saying her roots in Uttar Pradesh and the support from the local crowd give her added motivation to perform in the Womens Premier League (WPL). With the five franchises having finalised their retention lists ahead of the 2027 player auction in Kochi on October 28, Deepti reflected on what playing for a team representing her home state means to her. As a player, I always think about how I can stay level-headed, and that mindset pushes me to keep improving. It feels like a great opportunity for me because I belong to UP, from Agra and playing for the UP Warriorz makes that connection special. It gives me extra motivation to perform. When the WPL family comes to watch, it becomes even more enjoyable. The crowd supports us, and it feels like we are playing at home. That kind of backing gives you confidence on the field. I want to contribute as much as I can for this team and make the fans proud, Deepti told JioStar. Deepti has also embraced the responsibility of finishing innings for Warriorz, a role that requires her to assess the situation quickly and remain composed when the pressure is at its highest. The finishers are the ones who close out the game at the end and, I have been given that role with the bat for the UP Warriorz in whatever matches I have played, right from the start. So, I always think that whatever position I bat at or however many balls I face, I must finish the job. And whatever total is on the board, that stays in my mind. I know how many balls are left and I must get the team to that total. If I stay calm and back my skills, I know I can get the job done. When we think like this during the innings, we learn a lot from that experience. Every match teaches you something new about handling pressure and finishing games, she added. Deeptis comments come as Warriorz prepare to reshape their squad after two successive seasons at the bottom of the WPL standings. The franchise has released several prominent overseas and domestic players, including Deandra Dottin, Chloe Tryon, Amy Jones, Asha Sobhana, Shweta Sehrawat and Kiran Navgire. The overhaul leaves Warriorz with an opportunity to rebuild their squad at the auction, where all five teams will seek to fill the vacant slots on October 28. Each franchise can have a maximum of 18 players. Deeptis comments come as Warriorz prepare to reshape their squad after two successive seasons at the bottom of the WPL standings. The franchise has released several prominent overseas and domestic players, including Deandra Dottin, Chloe Tryon, Amy Jones, Asha Sobhana, Shweta Sehrawat and Kiran Navgire. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Coming Up In Theatres This Oct: Drishyam 3, Jailer 2
From franchise finales and superstar sequels, Ajay Devgn and Rajinikanth are all set to lead the October charge.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called for the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He accused Kumar of acting under pressure from the Prime Minister and alleged discrepancies in the electoral rolls. The Congress Working Committee discussed the matter and outlined demands for transparency in the electoral process. An inquiry has been suggested regarding evidence of irregularities and conspiracies to disenfranchise voters.
Lindsay Lohan, Henry Golding begin work on new film Return to You
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actors Lindsay Lohan and Henry Golding have teamed up for the upcoming film Return to You, which is now in production. A collaboration post between Lohan and Netflix shared on Instagram mentioned that the upcoming film is set in 2008. The emotional drama follows a powerful yet lonely attorney who mistakenly receives a deeply personal DVD from a dying woman, addressed to her husband, setting her on an unexpected journey to find him. The caption on the collaborative post read: Lindsay Lohan and Henry Golding star in RETURN TO YOU, now in production! Set in 2008, a powerful but lonely attorney mistakenly receives a very emotional DVD from a dying woman addressed to her husband. Guided only by the clues on the disc, she sets out to find him, she wrote. Lohan gained early recognition as a child actress on the soap operas Guiding Light in 1993 and Another World. Her breakthrough role came with the dual role of reunited identical twins in the 1998 comedy film The Parent Trap. She later appeared in Get A Clue and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. It was in 2021, when Lohan announced her engagement to financier Shammas after three years of dating. The next year, a representative confirmed Lohan and Shammas were married after she called him her husband on her Instagram birthday post. In 2023, she gave birth to their son in Dubai, where she has resided since 2014. She was last seen on screen in the 2025 film Freakier Friday directed by Nisha Ganatra.It is the sequel to Freaky Friday and is the fifth film in the Freaky Friday franchise. It stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, and Mark Harmon. In the film, Anna and Tess Coleman swap bodies with Anna's daughter Harper and stepdaughter Lily, respectively.
Jharkhand BJP strongly condemn thedamage to Syama Prasad Mookerjees statue in Ranchi
Police lodged the FIR under sections 324, 298, 196, 352, and 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
Before Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3: The Conclusion releases, you can revisit the franchise and watch Mohanlal's Drishyam 3: The Past Never Stays Silent on OTT. The movie, post its release, earned Rs 239 crore worldwide. Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran and Tabu are gearing up for the release of the final chapter of Drishyam (Hindi), which is helmed by Abhishek Pathak. The makers have claimed that the Hindi film will feature an original story and will not be narratively connected to the Malayalam version.
Bangladesh launches world's first all-format tournament.
Bangladesh is about to make a splash in the world of cricket. The BCB has launched a new domestic competition, combining first-class, List A, and T20 tournaments with franchise cricket.Bangladesh brought a new league.Bangladesh is poised to make a splash in cricket. The Bangladesh Cricke...
KSL-26 Ends With A Roar, Not A Whistle
Organisers thank fans, franchises, sponsors, media, players, police for turning league into movement SRINAGAR: The Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2026 (KSL-26) concluded with a strong message of gratitude from the organisers, who described the league as more than just a football tournament calling it a dream, a responsibility and a collective journey built []
Manipur Cycling Association MCA will be conducting a State Track Cycle team trial from October 10 to 11 in connection with the 78th Senior, 55th Junior and 41st Sub Junior National Track Cycling Championships to be held in Ranchi from October 30 to November 4 The events include individual time trial, sprint individual pursuit Omnium Scratch Race Team Pursuit Team Sprint Medison and Elimination, said MCA in a press release issued in this regard Interested riders may collect entry forms and registration forms from the MCA office at Mapal Kangjeibung during 3 30 pm to 5 30 pm Last date of form submission is October 6 till 4 pm, it said Unregistered riders will not be allowed to take part in the trial and be permitted to represent Manipur in any National meets, it added Further details can be had from the office of MCA Source The Sangai Express
Japans content giants seek bigger India play through films and IP
Japan's content industry seeks to increase its presence in India through licensing, merchandising, and localization of animation properties. The Doraemon franchise, with over 20 years in India, is now being adapted for theatrical release. The anime market in India is also growing, with streaming platforms expanding their anime offerings significantly. Research shows a high penetration of anime viewership among Indian audiences, indicating potential for commercial growth.
Angel Reeses Double-Double, Rhyne Howards 26-Point Night And Valkyries Record Win
Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard helped Atlanta beat Washington, while the Golden State Valkyries crushed Dallas with a franchise-record 104 points in Game 1 of the playoffs.
WPL 2027: Mumbai Indians Keep Harmanpreet Kaur and Core Group Ahead of Auction
Mumbai Indians have decided against making wholesale changes before the next Womens Premier League season. The franchise has kept 11 players from its 2026 squad, with Harmanpreet Kaur once again set to lead the team when the WPL 2027 season begins in January. Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, and Amelia Kerr are also part of the []
Munda flags unchecked construction near Dalma hills
Plan to set up IT park in city, create 75k jobs
3 poachers arrested in Jharkhands Betla National Park
Ticketless spectators to be kept away from JSCA stadium for T20I
Cong protests outside EC office in city, seeks CECs resignation
WPL 2027: 63 Players Retained, Auction on October 28
Ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction in Kochi on October 28, a total of 63 players, including 23 overseas stars, have been retained across the five franchises.
