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San Francisco, Oct 4 (IANS) Streaming giant Netflix is reportedly planning to increase the price of its streaming service again — starting with the US and Canada first — to make up for the revenue lost during the Hollywood strike, media report said.The company might issue the price hike a “few months” after the strike ends, which could happen in the coming weeks, reports The Verge. The news was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. It also remains to be seen by how much will the price be hiked. Over 15,000 television and film actors went on strike in…

Those arrested have been identified as Avtar Singh, alias Gora, and Ajay Kumar, alias Preet Pandit. Police have also recovered four pistols, comprising three .32 bore and one .30 bore, besides six magazines and 16 cartridges from their possession.DGP Yadav said, “Following inputs a team of AGTF under the supervision of ADGP Promod Ban, led by AIG AGTF Sandeep Goel in a joint operation arrested both the accused persons from Dhakoli, when they were travelling on their motorcycle.”He said accused Gora, a close associate of gangster Gurbax Sewewal, was declared a proclaimed offender (PO) in two criminal cases, including a…

The comedian shared a thank-you note on his X (formerly Twitter, on Wednesday and uploaded several pictures from his visit to India.Earlier, he was forced to cancel his shows in Bengaluru because of technical issues. Now, as he flies back to his home, he promised the city, which is known as Silicon Valley of India, to return saying the story isn’t done yet.Taking to his X, he wrote: “India. What an experience it was coming and performing in your country for the first time. Thank you for sharing your rich history, your delicious cuisine and your fantastic arguments with me.…

“This action, especially against the new-age media which come out with reports that the mainstream media doesn’t come out with, should be condemned,” said Vijayan in a strongly-worded reaction to the turn of events in Delhi on Tuesday.“The Delhi Police should reconsider their actions against ‘NewsClick’ as what has been done is not acceptable. In our country the Freedom of Expression is there and the media here can do their job fearlessly and independently and it’s the job of the Centre to ensure this happens,” added Vijayan.–IANSsg/rad

The National Games Organising Committee (NGOC) andThe Sports Authority of Goa are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the success of this grand spectacle. At the heart of this preparation is the recruitment of dedicated volunteers who will play a pivotal role in making history at the Goa Premier Sporting Event.As the clock ticks down to the start of the 37th National Games, the National Games Organizing Committee (NGOC) is actively recruiting volunteers. These individuals, drawn from the vibrant youth of Goa, will not only represent the state but also contribute to Goa’s reputation as a world-famous tourist destination.The role…

Before rising for the day, the court asked the ED to reply to the query on Thursday. The political party in question here is Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).A bench headed by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and S.N.V. Bhatti heard Sisodia’s bail plea in two petitions concerning the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the ED.Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing Sisodia’s bail petitions in the apex court, made extensive arguement in his favour on Wednesday. While appearing for Sisodia, Singhvi told the bench that the now-scrapped excise policy is an institutional and collective decision spread over multiple-levels. He cited seven meeting…

To this end, the GCA has set up six medical kiosks, complete with mini ICUs, within the Narendra Modi Stadium, poised to address any potential emergencies that may arise during the tournament.A formidable contingent of 3,000 police personnel, complemented by an additional 600 private security members, will oversee the proceedings during the opening match of the World Cup, featuring England and New Zealand.The venue is equipped with two ramps capable of facilitating the exit of 80 individuals. The safety measures extend beyond the stadium’s confines, with security presence encompassing both the stadium premises and its environs.In a heartwarming display of…

South Africa come into the tournament on the back of a 3-2 series win over Australia back home, though they lost pacers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala to injuries before arriving in India.The Proteas, yet to win the most coveted trophy in Men’s ODI cricket, will open their World Cup campaign against 1996 champions Sri Lanka at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on October 7.“With the bat in hand, I believe Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma to start well and set up a foundation, with Klaasen, Markram, and Miller – really explosive batters with a lot of…

In its bulletin, the IMD issued a rainfall warning in east India.“Light to moderate fairly widespread to widespread rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning, is expected over sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim till Friday,” said the weather forecast agency.Similar conditions are likely in Jharkhand, Bihar, and Gangetic West Bengal on Wednesday and Thursday.Additionally, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands may experience these conditions till Sunday. “Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is anticipated in West Bengal and Sikkim on Wednesday and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on Thursday,” said the IMD.In Northeast India, light to moderate fairly widespread to widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and…

The award was presented to Roma Balwani CEO of IDCA and Reena Jain Malhotra, Patron of IDCA, on the eve of the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi. Team members from the IDCA women’s league were also present at the ceremony.Amit Sachdeva, founder, Mahatma Awards said, “This is indeed a phenomenal initiative for promoting ability in sports. By bringing specially-abled into mainstream sports, such as cricket, we are actually making equality in sports. We all must come together to invest in this to take it forward. Excellent work by the Indian Deaf Cricket Association.”IDCA has been breaking…