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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

JioStar Adds Shopping to Streaming Mix

Indian streaming giant JioStar is now turning the idea of “watch and buy” into a real business move. The company says that advertising and paid memberships are no longer the only ways it earns money; a third stream is emerging from commerce. JioStar’s main platform, JioHotstar, already has more t

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Jun 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Disney Toy Boxes Let Fans Guess Their Favorite Characters

Disney fans can now try their luck with two fresh blind‑box collections from Cosbi. The first set, priced at $16. 99, hides a single figure inside each cream‑colored box. The design is pink and cherry‑blossom inspired, matching the playful vibe of the items. A card that shows what you might

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Who Really Controls Indiana’s Republican Convention?

Indiana’s Republican Party is heading into a messy convention next week, and one freshman senator is trying to steer the ship in a new direction. Jim Banks, a U. S. Senator from Indiana, is pushing hard for his preferred candidate for secretary of state, Max Engling, a relatively unknown political s

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Jun 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Play for Sports Fans in France

Disney+ just added France's top sports channel to its lineup, giving subscribers a big reason to cheer. L’Équipe isn't just any channel—it's the go-to spot for French sports fans, known for covering everything from car races to ping-pong. While Netflix and other streamers focus on shows and movies,

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Jun 13 2026FINANCE

Nuclear power gear in India gets past taxes backdated

India just made a rule change that could save nuclear plants money on old purchases. The finance ministry decided to cancel customs taxes on parts bought between April 2019 and January 2026 for building or running nuclear reactors. This decision surprises some because it works backwards—covering bil

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Jun 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Disney Cruise Line’s New Playbill‑Style Posters

Disney Cruise Line has unveiled a fresh set of playbill‑style posters that showcase the shows on its ships. Each poster cleverly hides a ship image inside the design, giving fans a playful twist on traditional theater programs. The poster for “Hercules” places the ship at the peak of a hill that

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

India and Venezuela Strengthen Oil Ties Amid Middle East Turmoil

India has stepped up its cooperation with Venezuela in the energy sector, seeing Caracas as a key partner while global oil flows are hit by tensions in the Middle East. During a visit that began on June 4, Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi with a sizable delegatio

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

India steps in to help airlines with fuel cost worries

India recently set aside 100 billion rupees, roughly one billion dollars, to ease the strain on airlines caused by soaring jet fuel prices. These sky-high costs partly stem from tensions in West Asia, which have disrupted oil supplies and pushed prices up worldwide. Airlines often feel this the most

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

The future of theme park art is getting a robot hand

Disney parks have always mixed technology with entertainment—think animatronic singers and gravity-defying roller coasters. Now, a marble-carving robot is joining the team. Unlike the flashy rides guests remember, this robot works quietly in the background. It roughs out large statues from big block

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May 30 2026FINANCE

India tries something new with ocean-focused loans

India is testing fresh ways to pay for its massive ocean and water projects. A government company called Sagarmala wants to sell special bonds called ‘blue bonds’—the first of their kind in the country. These bonds work like regular loans but must be used only for clean-up efforts, port upgrades, sh

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