Times of India

JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar have merged to create JioHotstar, a new streaming platform offering 3 lakh hours of entertainment and extensive live sports coverage. Existing subscribers of both services will get free access to JioHotstar. The platform features ultra-HD content with AI-powered insights and various plans, ranging from mobile to premium, starting at Rs 149.

Rajat Dalal has defended Samay Raina amidst an FIR against him and Ranveer Allahbadia for their controversial comments. Dalal urged caution in content creation, emphasizing societal impact. He questioned the culture of banning individuals for mistakes, advocating for accountability and learning from errors.

At least ten laborers were killed in a bomb blast in Harnai district of Balochistan, Pakistan, while traveling from their worksite to the market. The explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device. No group has claimed responsibility yet, but the Baloch Liberation Army has a history of similar attacks in the area.

President Trump signed an order to implement reciprocal tariffs to counteract high tariffs and trade barriers by other nations, particularly targeting countries like India. The tariffs, expected by April, aim to improve US trade competitiveness and could lead to trade tensions with key partners. India's high tariff rates on US goods may result in increased duties and strained economic relations.

A 24-year-old kayaker in southern Chile was briefly swallowed by a humpback whale but emerged unhurt. A video capturing the event near the San Isidro Lighthouse shows the whale lunge-feeding and accidentally engulfing the kayaker. Experts explain that such behaviors are unintentional and whales cannot swallow humans due to their narrow throats.

The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy returns with a $2.24 million (Rs 19.45 crore) prize for the winners, while runners-up get $1.12 million (Rs 9.72 crore) . The total prize pot stands at $6.9 million (Rs 59 crore), with every group match win also earning teams over $34,000 (Rs 29 lakh). The tournament, first in Pakistan since 1996, features eight teams and will take place in March 2025.