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Silent Truth Is Now Streaming: Know Where to Watch the Japanese Crime Mystery Online
Streaming on Netflix India, Silent Truth (2026) is a psychological crime drama that combines suspense, mystery, and human intrigue. With Episode 1 now available, the 10-episode series releases new episodes every Tuesday, keeping fans engaged through March 17, 2026. IMDb rating: 5.9/10.
Salliyargal Is Now Streaming Online: Know All About This Tamil War Drama
Salliyargal is a powerful Tamil war drama that sheds light on the untold stories of doctors operating in underground bunkers during wartime. Set against the backdrop of the Sri Lankan Civil War, the film explores themes of courage, sacrifice, revenge, and moral conflict.
Publishers seek to join lawsuit against Google over AI training
GOOGLE-AI/COPYRIGHT-LAWSUIT (PIX):Publishers seek to join lawsuit against Google over AI training
Taj Hotels parent IHCL buys majority stake in Brij Hotels for ₹193 crore —details here
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has acquired a majority stake of 51% in Brij Hospitality, which operates Brij Hotels, for ₹193 crore. Here are the details of the deal.
Moody's upgrades outlook on Adani Transmission Step-One, Adani Electricity Mumbai to stable
Moody’s said the outlook upgrade reflects its expectation that ATSOL and AEML will continue to sustain liquidity and financial metrics supportive of their ratings. The affirmation of ATSOL’s ratings also reflects its close credit linkages with parent Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), including guarantees on the bonds and default provisions tied to AESL’s credit profile.
NTPC Green Energy board approves 50:50 JV with GAIL for renewable energy projects
NTPC Green Energy Board approved a 50:50 joint venture with GAIL (India) to undertake renewable energy projects, subject to approvals from the Ministry of Power, DIPAM, and other statutory authorities.
Tech Mahindra Q3 Preview | Profit and margins expected to improve QoQ
Tech Mahindra is expected to report Q3FY26 net profit of ₹1,385 crore, up 15.9% QoQ, on revenue growth of 1.5% QoQ to ₹14,209 crore and EBIT margin expansion to 12.7%. Constant currency revenue is seen rising 0.6% QoQ, with FY27 guidance for above-industry growth and ~15% margin intact, though growth may be slightly muted versus initial expectations.
Angel One Q3 | Declares ₹23 dividend, approves 1:10 stock split; revenue rises
Angel One reported a net profit of ₹268.6 crore for Q3FY26, down 4.5% year-on-year, while revenue rose 5.8% YoY to ₹1,334.8 crore. EBITDA increased 6.7% YoY to ₹529.1 crore, with margins at 39.6%. Broking, wealth management, and credit businesses supported growth, and the board approved a ₹23 interim dividend and stock split from ₹10 to ₹1 per share.
Civilization VII Coming to iPhone, iPad as Part of Apple Arcade in February
Civilization VII, the strategy title from Firaxis Games that was released in 2025, is coming to iPhone and iPad via Apple Arcade. The game is launching on Apple's subscription service for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on February 5.
Godrej Properties posts 19% rise in CY25 booking value
Godrej Properties Ltd posts 19% rise in booking value to ₹34,171 crore in 2025, reporting cash collections of ₹18,979 crore during the year, up 28% from the previous year; remains India’s largest listed residential real estate developer for second consecutive year.
Nuvoco Vistas Q3 back in black with ₹49-cr net profit on record cement sales, premiumisation
Nuvoco Vistas posted a profit of ₹49-crore in Q3FY26, reversing a ₹61.4-crore loss a year ago, supported by record cement sales of 5 MT, 12% revenue growth to ₹2,701 crore, a 48.5% rise in EBITDA to ₹383.8 crore, and margin expansion to 14.2%.
US Bets on AI Agents to Reshape Military Decision-Making
The AI Strategy memo says the US aims to achieve military AI dominance by identifying and eliminating bureaucratic barriers and using US AI models to reconceptualise legacy approaches. The post US Bets on AI Agents to Reshape Military Decision-Making appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
360 ONE WAM Q3 | Wealth management firm sees 20% profit rise on growth in ARR AUM
360 ONE WAM posted a 20.3% year-on-year rise in Q3 profit to ₹331 crore, supported by strong growth in ARR AUM; 33.2% increase in revenue from operations to ₹806 crore, alongside higher ARR revenue and improved retention across wealth and asset management businesses.
OpenAI’s Hardware Pivot: Rejecting Apple to Focus on Jony Ive-Designed AI Wearables
According to a Financial Times report, OpenAI decided “to not become the custom model provider for Apple.” Citing an unnamed source, the publication claimed that the ChatGPT-maker has instead shifted its focus on developing its own line up of AI-powered devices, which are being designed by ex-Apple designer Jony Ive.
Google Photos App Could Soon Bring New Battery Saving Feature, Suggests APK Teardown
Google Photos backups usually drain the smartphone's battery, and Google now seems to be working to address this issue. A recent APK teardown of the Google Photos app suggests that Google Photos is preparing a new battery-preserving feature that will limit frequent backups. The “Optimize backup for battery life” feature will reportedly be available in the backup settings.
iQOO Z11 Turbo Launched With 7,600mAh Battery, 200-Megapixel Camera: Price, Specifications
iQOO Z11 Turbo has been launched in China. The Chinese smartphone maker held a dedicated launch event to unveil the new Z series smartphone in the country. The iQOO Z11 Turbo is currently available for purchase via the Vivo China online store. It is offered in Polar Night Black, Skylight White, Canglang Fuguang, and Halo Powder (translated from Chinese) colourways. The new phone from the Vivo sub-brand is about 8.1mm thick and weighs about 202g. It is powered by Qualcomm’s new octa core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process.
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026: Best Deals on Xiaomi 14 Civi, Redmi Note 15 5G and More Xiaomi Phones
Amazon will start its Great Republic Day Sale 2026 on January 16, offering discounts, bank offers, and cashback deals on smartphones. Buyers can get a 10 percent instant discount with SBI credit cards, 5 percent cashback with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank cards, and assured Rewards Gold cashback. Xiaomi and Redmi phones feature prominently, with deals on Xiaomi 14 Civi, Redmi Note 15 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, Redmi 15 5G, and Redmi 13 5G Prime Edition, offering significant price reductions across premium and budget segments.
YouTube Adds Parental Controls To Limit Shorts For Teen Accounts
YouTube has rolled out new parental controls that limit the screen time of teenagers via limiting Shorts for teen accounts on the platform. The post YouTube Adds Parental Controls To Limit Shorts For Teen Accounts appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
OpenAI Takes on Google Translate With Its New AI-Powered Translation Feature
OpenAI has silently released a new interface on its ChatGPT website, aimed at offering text translations. The experience opens in a new webpage that has a similar layout as Google Translate. Currently, users can either type the text or paste it from a different website. While it is a useful feature, the translation part does not seem to use any artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Liquor dues pile up beyond ₹3,900 crore as Telangana prepares for Davos
Telangana faces a liquor sector crisis as over ₹3,900 crore in dues remain unpaid, prompting warnings from BAI, ISWAI, and CIABC ahead of WEF Davos 2026, risking jobs and investor confidence.
Market leader Britannia Industries ranks ahead of unlisted Parle Biscuits, Mondelez India—FY25 results show how
Unlisted Parle Biscuits, Mondelez India report a significant decline in net profits for 2024-25 due to rising cost of materials. The financials, though dated, help benchmark listed market leader Britannia Industries against worthy competitors in the privately-held duo.
Ratings and Reviews Blocked for Three More Telugu Films on BookMyShow
Ratings for three more Telugu films have been blocked on BookMyShow following a Bengaluru civil court order. The move expands earlier restrictions placed on Sankranti releases. The post Ratings and Reviews Blocked for Three More Telugu Films on BookMyShow appeared first on MEDIANAMA.