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Apple Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Perplexity AI to Strengthen Its Artificial Intelligence Efforts
Apple executives have reportedly discussed the possibility of purchasing Perplexity to alleviate its AI woes. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant has held internal discussions about the acquisition, and it has been weighed by the head of acquisitions and mergers, Adrian Perica. If such a deal goes ahead, the iPhone maker might use the...
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ICICI Bank Made Offer To Acquire HDFC Ltd Before Reverse Merger: Ex-Chairman Deepak Parekh
Veteran banker and former chairman of HDFC Ltd, Deepak Parekh, has said that ICICI Bank had made an offer to take over mortgage lender HDFC Ltd but it was declined.
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James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning Near-Infrared View of Sombrero Galaxy
NASA has unveiled a spectacular near-infrared image of the Sombrero Galaxy taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. This fresh perspective showcases the glowing stellar bulge and dust distribution, deepening our understanding of how galaxies evolve over time.
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Trump Media to Raise $2.5 Billion to Invest in Bitcoin
Trump Media plans to raise about $2.5 billion (roughly Rs. 21,417 crore) to invest in Bitcoin. The move is part of a recent trend of public companies adding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to their balance sheets to capitalise on rising token prices as the Trump administration embraces digital assets.
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Tejashwi Yadav Finds Hidden Agenda In Ex-Minister Joining Prashant Kishor's Party
The merger of former Union Minister RCP Singh's party with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has stirred the political pot in Bihar, with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claiming a hidden agenda behind the move.
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Ex-Union Minister RCP Singh Joins Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party In Bihar
Former Union minister RCP Singh also announced the merger of his 'Aap Sabki Awaz' with the Jan Suraaj Party.
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1,200 Schools Closed In Himachal In Over 2 Years Due To Zero Or Low Enrolments: Minister
The minister also said that several important decisions are being taken to strengthen the education department.
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Microsoft Wins Appeal in FTC Challenge to $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
FTC's legal challenge against Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard has been rejected by a US Court. A three-judge panel unanimously ruled that the lower judge had applied the correct legal standards and said the FTC had not shown it was likely to succeed on its claims that the merger would restrict competition.
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Higher ATM Fees, Rural Bank Mergers: Here's What Will Change Starting May 1, 2025
The most prominent change remains the revised framework for ATM transaction charges, in addition to government pushing for the merger of rural banks.
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Magnetic Fields Could Significantly Influence Oscillations in Merging Neutron Stars, Study Finds
Magnetic fields may play a bigger role in neutron star mergers than previously thought. A new study using advanced simulations shows that these fields can shift or suppress oscillation frequencies, altering gravitational wave signatures. This discovery could change how astronomers decode post-merger signals and refine models of neutron star interio...
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McLaren To Soon Enter Segments Other Than Supercars Under Forseven Merger
McLaren will soon be making more than just mid-engined supercars, as the brand prepares itself for an acquisition by the British startup, Forseven.
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When Two Massive Black Holes Merged And Went Flying Across Cosmos
The researchers propose that this ejection resulted from the collision of two galaxies, causing their central black holes to merge into a larger one.
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Microsoft’s $13 Billion OpenAI Tie-Up Cleared by UK's Competition and Markets Authority
UK's Competition and Markets Authority said that the 2023 deal doesn’t qualify for a full investigation under merger rules. The decision, after around 14 months of scrutiny, removes one UK regulatory uncertainty for Microsoft, which faces a continued investigation into its cloud service offerings.
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India's Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV Reportedly Near Merger
India's Tata Group and Bharti Group are close to merging their satellite TV businesses. The merged entity is expected to be run by Bharti Airtel, which will likely hold between 52 percent-55 percent with the remaining held by Tata Play shareholders, including Walt Disney, sources familiar with the matter have told the media.
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Astronomers Spot Galaxy NGC 3640 With a Past of Consuming Smaller Galaxies
Recent observations of NGC 3640 reveal a history of merging with smaller galaxies. Located 88 million light-years away, the elliptical galaxy is suspected to be on a collision course with NGC 3641. The Very Large Telescope captured structural distortions, hinting at previous mergers. Researchers have identified ancient stars acting as fossil marker...
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Apple Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Perplexity AI to Strengthen Its Artificial Intelligence Efforts
Apple executives have reportedly discussed the possibility of purchasing Perplexity to alleviate its AI woes. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant has held internal discussions about the acquisition, and it has been weighed by the head of acquisitions and mergers, Adrian Perica. If such a deal goes ahead, the iPhone maker might use the...
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ICICI Bank Made Offer To Acquire HDFC Ltd Before Reverse Merger: Ex-Chairman Deepak Parekh
Veteran banker and former chairman of HDFC Ltd, Deepak Parekh, has said that ICICI Bank had made an offer to take over mortgage lender HDFC Ltd but it was declined.
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James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning Near-Infrared View of Sombrero Galaxy
NASA has unveiled a spectacular near-infrared image of the Sombrero Galaxy taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. This fresh perspective showcases the glowing stellar bulge and dust distribution, deepening our understanding of how galaxies evolve over time.
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Trump Media to Raise $2.5 Billion to Invest in Bitcoin
Trump Media plans to raise about $2.5 billion (roughly Rs. 21,417 crore) to invest in Bitcoin. The move is part of a recent trend of public companies adding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to their balance sheets to capitalise on rising token prices as the Trump administration embraces digital assets.
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Tejashwi Yadav Finds Hidden Agenda In Ex-Minister Joining Prashant Kishor's Party
The merger of former Union Minister RCP Singh's party with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has stirred the political pot in Bihar, with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claiming a hidden agenda behind the move.
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Ex-Union Minister RCP Singh Joins Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party In Bihar
Former Union minister RCP Singh also announced the merger of his 'Aap Sabki Awaz' with the Jan Suraaj Party.
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1,200 Schools Closed In Himachal In Over 2 Years Due To Zero Or Low Enrolments: Minister
The minister also said that several important decisions are being taken to strengthen the education department.
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Microsoft Wins Appeal in FTC Challenge to $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
FTC's legal challenge against Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard has been rejected by a US Court. A three-judge panel unanimously ruled that the lower judge had applied the correct legal standards and said the FTC had not shown it was likely to succeed on its claims that the merger would restrict competition.
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Higher ATM Fees, Rural Bank Mergers: Here's What Will Change Starting May 1, 2025
The most prominent change remains the revised framework for ATM transaction charges, in addition to government pushing for the merger of rural banks.
-
Magnetic Fields Could Significantly Influence Oscillations in Merging Neutron Stars, Study Finds
Magnetic fields may play a bigger role in neutron star mergers than previously thought. A new study using advanced simulations shows that these fields can shift or suppress oscillation frequencies, altering gravitational wave signatures. This discovery could change how astronomers decode post-merger signals and refine models of neutron star interio...
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McLaren To Soon Enter Segments Other Than Supercars Under Forseven Merger
McLaren will soon be making more than just mid-engined supercars, as the brand prepares itself for an acquisition by the British startup, Forseven.
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When Two Massive Black Holes Merged And Went Flying Across Cosmos
The researchers propose that this ejection resulted from the collision of two galaxies, causing their central black holes to merge into a larger one.
-
Microsoft’s $13 Billion OpenAI Tie-Up Cleared by UK's Competition and Markets Authority
UK's Competition and Markets Authority said that the 2023 deal doesn’t qualify for a full investigation under merger rules. The decision, after around 14 months of scrutiny, removes one UK regulatory uncertainty for Microsoft, which faces a continued investigation into its cloud service offerings.
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India's Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV Reportedly Near Merger
India's Tata Group and Bharti Group are close to merging their satellite TV businesses. The merged entity is expected to be run by Bharti Airtel, which will likely hold between 52 percent-55 percent with the remaining held by Tata Play shareholders, including Walt Disney, sources familiar with the matter have told the media.
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Astronomers Spot Galaxy NGC 3640 With a Past of Consuming Smaller Galaxies
Recent observations of NGC 3640 reveal a history of merging with smaller galaxies. Located 88 million light-years away, the elliptical galaxy is suspected to be on a collision course with NGC 3641. The Very Large Telescope captured structural distortions, hinting at previous mergers. Researchers have identified ancient stars acting as fossil marker...
