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IPL 2026 Auction | Prashant Veer becomes the costliest uncapped player in IPL history. CSK bagged his services for Rs 14.2 cr. Read here https://mybs.in/2esQeDk

Vedanta Ltd on Tuesday secured approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) bench in Mumbai to break up the oil-to-metals conglomerate into five separate units, according to a report by Bloomberg. "The approval marks a key milestone in Vedanta’s transformation into focused, sector-leading companies with clear strategic mandates and dedicated capital structures," a company spokesperson said. The company aims to complete the split by March 31, 2026. https://mybs.in/2esQeCF

Health With BS | Delhi’s air pollution crisis is no longer just an environmental concern. It is now a sustained public health emergency playing out daily in hospital wards and outpatient departments. Fresh data placed before Parliament shows that hospitals in the national capital treated over 200,000 patients for acute respiratory illnesses between 2022 and 2024, underscoring the scale of damage caused by toxic air. https://mybs.in/2esQCOB

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, the two brothers linked to the deadly fire that killed 25 people in a nightclub in Goa's Arpora, have landed in Delhi after being deported by Thai officials. The Luthra brothers were handed over to Indian authorities on their arrival at the airport and were taken into custody for further legal proceedings. The duo is expected to be produced before a Delhi court, news agency PTI said, citing sources. https://mybs.in/2esQe8e

IndusInd Bank said on Tuesday the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved HDFC Bank’s plan to buy up to a 9.50 per cent stake in the private lender. The approval allows HDFC Bank to become a significant shareholder in IndusInd Bank, which has been facing financial and governance challenges in recent months. Details: https://mybs.in/2esQe2W

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The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, which measures the combined performance of India’s manufacturing and services sectors, fell to 58.9 in December from 59.7 in November, growing at its slowest pace since February, according to data released by S&P Global on Tuesday. Details: https://mybs.in/2esQe34

Datanomics | Right to Disconnect Bill fuels work-life balance debate The Indeed–Censuswide survey of 500 employees, employers and jobseekers shows strong support for clearer boundaries. Yet 88 per cent report being contacted outside working hours. Read full report by Shikha Chaturvedi 👇 https://mybs.in/2esQCOb

Video | A draft overhaul of MGNREGA proposes a new name, 125 guaranteed workdays, and a new 60:40 funding split that could shift major costs to states. Watch in for key details: https://youtu.be/fKnWIEoItb4

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) filed a $5 billion defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), alleging the broadcaster used a misleading edit in a documentary aired last year that wrongly suggested he explicitly urged violence, Bloomberg reported. Speaking at the White House, Trump said: “I’m suing the BBC for putting words in my mouth. Literally, they put words in my mouth. They had me saying things that I never said coming out.” Details: https://mybs.in/2esQe1K

Video | India is on the brink of a major shift in its energy policy. The SHANTI Bill, cleared by the Union Cabinet and tabled in Parliament, could fundamentally change how nuclear power is built, owned and operated. Watch in for details: https://youtu.be/ylviL1WpD0k

Stocks To Watch | HCLTech, MTNL, SBI, EIH and others will remain on investors' radar during today's trading session. Take a look 👇 https://mybs.in/2esQe1E

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Meet Ahmed al Ahmed, the Sydney shopkeeper who stopped Bondi Beach gunman Read here 👉 https://mybs.in/2esQCFl

BS Editorial | India’s DPIIT proposes a hybrid AI copyright model with automatic licences for training on lawfully accessed content and royalties paid once models turn commercial. Critics warn of forced licensing, undervaluation, and limited access to global content. https://mybs.in/2esPid3

BS Editorial | Cabinet clears SHANTI Bill, opening India’s nuclear sector to pvt and foreign investment up to 49%. The move targets large-scale capacity expansion, small modular reactors, and a low-carbon path beyond coal, while addressing liability and regulatory gaps. https://mybs.in/2esPicv

Netflix’s proposed mega-deal with a major Hollywood studio sparks a three-way clash—unions, theatres, regulators, and a rival counter-bid all in play. Here’s what’s at stake for movies and streaming’s next era 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA-F0N7Om4g

Sydney’s Bondi Beach shooting during a Hanukkah celebration killed at least 16 and injured dozens. Authorities say it was an act of antisemitic terrorism. Anna Priyadarshini explains what happened, who the attackers were, and what is known so far. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oao55rSeiKw