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Meta plans Threads parental controls rollout in US

Meta is rolling out parental supervision tools for Threads via Family Center, letting parents see teen time spent, set daily limits, enforce sleep hours, and manage privacy and tagging for their teens. The expansion, prompted by regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits over teen safety, targets roughly 500 million monthly users with a US-first rollout and a global rollout by year’s end.

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Mittal Family-Backed Group in Talks to Buy Minority Liverpool Stake Valued Over $6 Billion

Investors led by Amit Bhatia and backed by the Mittal family are in talks with Fenway Sports Group to acquire a significant minority stake in Liverpool FC, with valuations cited above $6 billion, underscoring strong demand for Premier League assets. The deal could shift investor attention and sentiment around top clubs, including Manchester United, as advisers are engaged and discussions continue.

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Trident Q1 profit up 13%; board approves subsidiary

Trident Ltd posted a consolidated net profit of ₹158 crore for Q1 FY27 on revenue of ₹1,786.8 crore, marking about a 13% YoY gain as the yarn and home textiles segments supported margins around 17%. The board also approved the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary to bolster brand-building, marketing and overseas growth.

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JioStar reports India rights for The Hundred 2026

JioStar has secured exclusive linear and digital rights in India for The Hundred 2026 from Sony Pictures Networks India, with all 68 matches streaming on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network. The six edition begins July 21 at The Oval with a women’s double-header, and the season features rebranded franchises such as MI London and SunRisers Leeds alongside marquee international and Indian players.

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US China plan September AI safety talks

U.S. and China are moving toward formal AI talks in September, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, to set guardrails for frontier models and address risks to security, cyber threats, and labor markets following the May Trump-Xi summit. The discussions, aimed at establishing intergovernmental governance on AI before Xi’s September 24 U.S. visit, signal a continued effort to manage rivalry while keeping lines of communication open.

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Bandhan Bank Q1 profit rises to ₹502 crore

Bandhan Bank posted a near-35% rise in Q1 FY27 net profit to about ₹502 crore, led by lower provisions and a modest rise in net interest income, with asset quality improving as GNPA fell to 3.15% and NNPA to 0.93%; the bank’s NII grew about 6% while NIM stayed flat at 6.2%. It also announced the appointment of Vinay Jain as interim CFO, reflecting ongoing leadership transition alongside a robust core-profitability backdrop.

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PLI schemes attract Rs 2.4 lakh crore investment

India’s Production Linked Incentive schemes across 14 sectors have drawn over ₹2.40 lakh crore in actual investments, generated more than 14.15 lakh direct and indirect jobs, and boosted exports to ₹15.2 lakh crore as of March 2026, with mobile phone manufacturing at 99.2% domestically and imports down 77%. The schemes are regularly reviewed by the Empowered Group of Secretaries to address implementation issues and attract more investment, reinforcing Make in India and strengthening India's role in global value chains.

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TVS Motor Q1 Profit Surges 67%

TVS Motor posted a strong Q1 FY27 with net profit up around 51% to 67% year-on-year and revenue increasing about 33-38%, underpinned by robust demand in domestic and international markets and record quarterly sales across motorcycles, scooters, and EVs. The board also approved raising up to ₹10 billion through non-convertible debentures and commercial papers to fund growth, including capital expenditure and debt refinancing.

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Arvind Fashions Reports 15.5% Revenue Growth, 12.5% EBITDA

Arvind Fashions reported a strong Q1 FY27, with revenue up about 15.5% to roughly ₹1,278-1,279 crore and EBITDA up around 19-20% to ₹160 crore, as margins expanded to about 12.5%. While net profit rose 11% to ₹28 crore, some updates noted a PAT decline due to lower other income, and investors reacted variably to the results.

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Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Back Youth NEET Protests

Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh publicly backed the Cockroach Janta Party's Sansad Chalo NEET protests, urging authorities to listen to the youth and framing them as the democracy's future. The demonstrations during Parliament's Monsoon Session called for education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, amid clashes and police action that drew widespread celebrity support.