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Why HC registry refused to delete names of Akshay Kumar, PVR & INOX from Bata’s Jolly LLB 2 suit

In 2017 defamation lawsuit, Bata took offence to Jolly LLB 2 trailer scene where Annu Kapoor's character sneered at Akshay Kumar's character by referring to his ‘Bata footwear’.

Bata in partnership talks with Adidas, says CNBC-TV18 report

The report came in after the retailer stated that it had expanded its range of 'sneaker' shoes to over 500 of its stores, aiming to meet the growing demand for youth footwear.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation in play: Air Headquarters to control strategic assets  

Exclusive: Theaterisation proposal has been stuck over how limited air assets would be divided. Consensus reached on division of air assets among 3 theatres, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.