US clears Paramount-Warner Bros merger

IANS | June 13, 2026 7:18 AM

Washington, June 13 (IANS) The US Department of Justice cleared Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, removing a major regulatory hurdle for a deal that would reshape the global entertainment industry by bringing together some of Hollywood's most valuable film, television and streaming assets.

Indian-origin tech leader Soma honoured in US Congress

IANS | June 13, 2026 6:51 AM

Washington, June 13 (IANS) Indian-born technology executive and entrepreneur Sivaramakrishnan "Soma" Somasegar, who helped shape Microsoft's rise and later became a leading venture capitalist in the US Pacific Northwest, was honoured in the US House of Representatives this week for his contributions to technology, entrepreneurship and community service.