AMC, Regal and other US chains plan $2.2 billion in theater upgrades
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The largest theater chains including AMC Entertainment, Regal Cinemas and Cinemark will invest more than $2.2 billion over the next three years to upgrade theaters in the U.S. Key Points
ThePrintIndia, USA to coordinate with key West Asian partners to prevent conflict from spreading
The 2 + 2 Ministerial committed to continue coordinating with partners in the region on humanitarian assistance to meet the urgent needs of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. They expressed support for humanitarian pauses and committed to continue close diplomatic coordination, including with key partners in the region, to prevent the conflict from spreading, preserve stability in the Middle East, and work toward a political solution and durable peace. Key Points
Economic Times2023 Tribeca Film Festival seeks to tell ‘untold stories’
Running from June 7 to June 18, nearly 70% of the competition feature films are directed by women. The festival is showcasing 43 first-time filmmakers, including many from traditionally underrepresented communities. Key Points
The Indian ExpressKartik-Shraddha's film, Bhediya and Stree sequels, Dunki on Jio Studios slate
Jio Studios unveiled 100 movie and web show titles on Wednesday. It includes Kartik Aaryan's Bhul Chuk Maaf, Vicky Kaushal's Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesSecond batch of 15 police officers from Arunachal to be trained in Mandarin
The two-week course on modern policing will start on April 10 at the home ministry-affiliated Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) at Gandhinagar in Gujarat. These officers are posted in different places in Arunachal including Itanagar, Pasighat, Tawang and Papum Pare, said the officials. The first batch had received similar training in September 2021. Key Points
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11 Maoists, including company commander, killed in massive operation in Chhattisgarh
Operation in Bijapur involved 800 security personnel and came on the back of an intelligence report about the movement of over 60 Maoists, it is learnt. Intermittent firing still on. Key Points
ThePrintETFs may face approval delays, volatility if US govt shuts down
Approvals on new exchange-traded funds, including bitcoin spot ETFs, could face delays if the U.S. government shuts down next month for the fourth time in a decade. Key Points
ReutersEight booked for duping, issuing threats to man in Atiq’s name
Dhumanganj police have lodged an FIR against eight people, including a lekhpal, for duping a man and issuing threats to him in the name of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad. Investigations are ongoing. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAustralia to provide new A$110 million package to war-hit Ukraine
Australia is set to provide a new A$110m ($73.5m) package to Ukraine, including 70 military vehicles, to defend against Russia's invasion. This brings Australia's contribution to Ukraine to A$790m, including A$610m in military support, since the conflict began in February 2022. Key Points
mintPrashant Bhushan, Kapil Sibal, Nizam Pasha & others — key lawyers involved in electoral bonds case
Seasoned advocates to younger Bar members, several lawyers have appeared for petitioner Association for Democratic Reforms, respondent Union of India & intervenors. A look at who they are. Key Points
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Self-styled investigator cited 'forged' letters from high dignitaries to back claims on actor Sridevi's de
CBI files charge sheet against self-styled investigator for presenting forged letters from high dignitaries, including PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a YouTube video about actor Sridevi's death. Last year, CBI registered case based on a complaint from a lawyer who alleged that the investigator produced forged documents, including letters from the PM and defence minister. Key Points
Economic TimesCOP28: Joe Biden set to give Dubai event a miss
Britain's King Charles and Pope Francis will be among the leaders to attend the talks, even as the 86-year-old Francis battles a lung inflammation. However, some have said or otherwise signalled they won't be attending the Conference of the Parties - where COP gets its name. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia grants incentives for Dell, HP, Foxconn to make IT hardware locally
The Indian government has approved investments by 27 companies including Dell (DELL.N), HP (HPQ.N) and Foxconn (2317.TW) under its $2 billion incentive scheme to manufacture IT hardware domestically. Key Points
ReutersIndia and the US condemn terror, violent extremism
The India-US 2+2 ministerial meeting on Friday condemned terrorism and violent extremism, calling for concerted action against all terrorists. The statement did not explicitly name Pakistan or Hamas. The ministers emphasized the importance of upholding international standards on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism. Key Points
Economic Times24, including 12 infants, die in a day at Maharashtra’s Nanded medical college
Dr. Shyamrao Wakode, the dean in-charge of the medical college, said that the deceased were suffering from various ailments, including snake bites, arsenic & phosphorus poisoning, among others. Key Points
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Packages of top drug brands to have QR codes from today
The National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority (NPPA) had last year identified brands including Dolo, Saridon Fabiflu, Ecosprin, Limcee, Sumo, Calpol, Corex syrup, Unwanted 72 and Thyronorm. They were shortlisted on the basis of their moving annual turnover value as per data from market research firm Pharmatrac. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon CEO evaluates budgets for major shows, including Citadel, amid disappointing performance and potential layoffs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has requested a budget analysis for major shows, including the underperforming series Citadel, which failed to captivate viewers as expected. The show, starring Priyanka Chopra, received mixed reviews and did not make an impact on Nielsen's top 10 list. Key Points
mint'Stoneos' cannabis cookies look too much like Oreos, says US FTC
Six companies that make snacks with the active ingredient of cannabis have been sent cease and desist letters because the packaging looks too much like foods that kids love, including "Stoneos" that mimic Oreo cookies, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on Wednesday. Key Points
ReutersUN recruits robots in strive to meet global development goals
Dozens of robots, including several humanoid ones, will take centre stage at a conference organised by the U.N. technology agency in Switzerland this week to showcase their potential to help it reach a series of increasingly improbable global goals. Key Points
ReutersMridangam artiste, Karaikudi Mani, no more
Mani, 77, who had trained scores of students and played for yesteryear doyens as well as present-day stars of Carnatic music, including M.S. Subbulakshmi, D.K. Pattamal, Sanjay Subramanian and T.M. Krishna, died in Chennai on Thursday Key Points
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Child detainees in Iran subjected to sexual violence, electric shocks, claims rights group
Iran has been witness to massive protests since the death of a young Iranian Kurdish woman in the custody of the country's morality police last September. Minor protestors are being sexually assaulted on police custody, some eye witnesses and a rights group has claimed. Key Points
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