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Karnataka HC to hear ecomm cases | BSE, NSE approves Balaji Telefilms merger | Abhishek Bachchan invests in ETPL

Amazon and Flipkart had challenged the CCI's probe order by filing separate petitions in multiple High Courts.

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NVIDIA CEO to spotlight AI’s next chapter at CES 2025

Jensen Huang, the founder and chief executive of NVIDIA, the chipmaker synonymous with AI dominance.

Jensen Huang’s keynote expected to reveal new GPUs, market implications at Mandalay Bay Area in Las Vegas.

Page Industries appoints Karthik Yathindra as CEO

With a career spanning over nine years at Page, Karthik Yathindra played a pivotal role in driving key initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork and excellence, stated the company in a statement.

During his tenure with Page, Karthik Yathindra has held several leadership positions, overseeing areas of sales, retail, product, marketing and supply chain.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company India names Arvind Bhandari as MD

Arvind Bhandari began his career as an area sales manager at ITC Limited. Then, he joined JWT as an account supervisor, and moved to PepsiCo as brand manager. He joined Nestle India and held the position of marketing manager, and went on to hold senior leadership roles over a period.

Arvind Bhandari will serve for a period of five years or until he retires. He will also be chairman of the board of directors.

Supreme Court directs Karnataka High Court to hear competition cases against Amazon, Flipkart

Amazon and Flipkart had challenged the CCI's probe order by filing separate petitions in multiple High Courts.

The decision aims to streamline proceedings and prevent conflicting orders from multiple High Courts.

BSE, NSE approves Balaji Telefilms merger scheme; NCLT approval awaits

Firefly’s contribution to Airtel’s turnover and net worth in fiscal 2024 stood at 0.0065% and 0.0007%, respectively. Firefly contributed Rs 5.5 crore to Vodafone's losses in FY24 but had no contribution to its net worth.

Balaji Telefilms will approach the National Company Law Tribunal to approve its Scheme of Arrangement between Alt Digital Media Entertainment, Marinating Films, and Balaji Telefilms.

Abhishek Bachchan joins ICC-sanctioned European T20 Premier League as co-owner

Speaking about his investment in the European T20 Premier League, Abhishek Bachchan said, “Cricket is not just a sport; it’s a unifying force that transcends boundaries. The ETPL is the ideal platform to showcase cricket’s growing global appeal."

The league, sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), will run from July 15 to August 3, 2025, and aims to elevate the sport’s profile in Europe by featuring top players from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands.

News18 Lokmat leads Marathi news segment with unmatched reach and market share

Network18’s News18 Network is India’s largest news network, comprising 16 national and regional news channels that connect with audiences across the country.

Another channel from Network18’s portfolio to become number one, News18 Lokmat has left TV9 Marathi and ABP Majha behind in the Marathi news genre.

Adidas aims to inspire women in sports with grassroots programs and role model partnerships: Neelendra Singh

"Partnership with BCCI is a good example of leveraging cricket to reach deep into India. Leveraging Indian athletes to tell global stories is another example of where the story or the campaign is global but the faces and the athletes we use are local. Once again through distribution product and marketing campaigns, we believe we have the best combination to reach the best consumer," says Neelendra Singh, General Manager of Adidas India.

In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Neelendra Singh, General Manager of Adidas India, emphasised the brand’s dedication to fostering inclusivity through grassroots programs and by partnering with prominent role models in the sports community.