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Netflix Places Multi-Billion-Dollar Bid to Acquire Warner Bros and HBO, Aiming to Become Full-Scale Hollywood Studio

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NEW DELHI: Streaming giant Netflix has reportedly submitted a binding, mostly-cash bid to acquire Warner Bros studio and HBO, a move that could dramatically reshape…

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NHRC Flags Ranbir Kapoor: Notice Over E-Cigarette Scene on Netflix

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NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a complaint alleging that actor Ranbir Kapoor was shown using a banned e-cigarette…

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Japan Sets World Record with 1.02 Petabit Internet Speed

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Japan has set a new world record in internet speed, reaching 1.02 petabits per second — enough to download Netflix’s entire library in a single second. The breakthrough highlights Japan’s leadership in telecom research and its push toward 6G and next-gen connectivity.

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India Shines at WAVES 2025: ₹8K Cr MoUs, ₹1.3K Cr Deals, 77 Nations Unite

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MUMBAI: The inaugural edition of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) concluded today at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, delivering…

Adam Sandler’s hot-headed golfer is back on the green in the comedy sequel — hitting Netflix on July 25!

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Adam Sandler returns to the green in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ on Netflix

By Aman Kumar Himanshu March 18, 2025 Adam Sandler comedy sequel golf golf comedy Happy Gilmore 2 hollywood Movie netflix trending movies

Adam Sandler is back as Happy Gilmore in the much-anticipated sequel, set to premiere on Netflix on July 25. With returning cast members and fresh faces, the film promises nostalgia and laughs.

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Legal proceedings against Netflix, ALTT, and X for explicit content

By TNI Team October 27, 2024 ALTT Legal proceedings against Netflix altt and X for explicit content netflix POCSO act Press Club of India sexually explicit content Twitter Uday Mahurkar

A legal proceeding has been initiated against streaming platforms Netflix, ALTT, and X (formerly Twitter) over alleged broadcasting of sexually explicit content.

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PIL filed in Delhi High Court against Netflix series

By Atul Krishan September 3, 2024 Anibhav Sinha Central Board of Film Certification delhi high court Hindu Sena IC814 kandhar hijack netflix Terrorists taking hostage

NEW DELHI — A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking a ban on the Netflix series “IC 814: The…

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‘Save Culture Save Bharat’ Foundation demands ban on Netflix, X, for explicit content

By TNI Team June 19, 2024 Bharat BJP CBFC Digital Media Ethics Code IT Ministry narendra modi netflix Pornographic Press Club of India

The ‘Save Culture Save Bharat’ Foundation, led by former Information Commissioner Uday Mahurkar, has called for an immediate ban on Netflix

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Salaar Ceasefire OTT release: When, where to watch Prabhas’ action drama

By TNI Team January 15, 2024 netflix OTT platforms prabhas Prashanth Neel Prithviraj Sukumaran Salaar

The highly anticipated OTT release of Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire the action-drama directed by KGF fame Prashanth Neel starring Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran is set to delight audiences in four languages.

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Upcoming OTT releases: Top 6 movies, series to watch this week

By TNI Team January 13, 2024 Disney+Hotstar Kerala Story Killer Soup netflix Pete Davidson prime video

NEW DELHI: This week holds the promise of a new and captivating lineup of OTT films and shows. If you find yourself with no plans…

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Yearender 2023: Biggest blockbuster movies of this year on OTT

By Saumya Shukla December 21, 2023 amazon prime jawan netflix Pathaan Salman Khan shahrukh khan Zee5

NEW DELHI: This year has witnessed the resurgence of the love of watching movies in theatre after pandemic and Covid scare. For fans of King…

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K-Dramas to watch before the year ends

By Utkarsh Uniyal December 16, 2023 2023 K-Drama netflix top 10 Year ender

NEW DELHI: If you haven’t delved into the world of Korean dramas or K-dramas, you’re missing out on a global cultural phenomenon. K-dramas and K-movies…

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Netflix Places Multi-Billion-Dollar Bid to Acquire Warner Bros and HBO, Aiming to Become Full-Scale Hollywood Studio

NHRC Flags Ranbir Kapoor: Notice Over E-Cigarette Scene on Netflix

Japan Sets World Record with 1.02 Petabit Internet Speed

India Shines at WAVES 2025: ₹8K Cr MoUs, ₹1.3K Cr Deals, 77 Nations Unite

Legal proceedings against Netflix, ALTT, and X for explicit content

PIL filed in Delhi High Court against Netflix series

‘Save Culture Save Bharat’ Foundation demands ban on Netflix, X, for explicit content

Salaar Ceasefire OTT release: When, where to watch Prabhas’ action drama

Upcoming OTT releases: Top 6 movies, series to watch this week

Yearender 2023: Biggest blockbuster movies of this year on OTT

K-Dramas to watch before the year ends

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