YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia goes to Supreme Court
OpenAI is coming to India
It’s Friday, and we’ve got a wild mix of news - tech giants staking claims, YouTubers in legal trouble, and Bollywood making history.
But before we dive in, here’s your fun Friday task: Send an unnecessary but delightful message to someone and make their day!
Now, let’s dive in…
📌 Top Headlines of the Day
OpenAI plans to establish a data center in IndiaWhile discussions with data center operators have begun, specifics like location and capacity are yet to be finalized. OpenAI aims to complete the process in 2025 but hasn’t set a timeline.
CEO Sam Altman recently highlighted India as OpenAI’s second-largest market, witnessing a threefold user surge. Most of OpenAI’s servers are currently in Texas, utilizing Microsoft’s Azure Cloud for global operations.
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia Goes To Supreme Court Aka "BeerBiceps," has moved the Supreme Court seeking relief from multiple FIRs filed over controversial remarks on the now-deleted reality show India’s Got Latent.
His petition, filed through lawyer Abhinav Chandrachud, requests clubbing of FIRs and anticipatory bail, fearing arrest by Guwahati police.
The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing. The remarks, deemed obscene, led to outrage, police action, and a parliamentary discussion on social media regulations.
Assam police have summoned Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina, and others involved in the show.
Apoorva Mukhija gets slammed againShe is facing backlash for her crass language on India’s Got Latent.
Amid the controversy, her past remarks about Bengaluru resurfaced, adding to the outrage.
In a 2024 interview, she said, “I hated, hated living in that city… it has no soul.” She criticized Bengaluru’s work culture, stating, “Everyone is working 14 hours in a startup.”
Mukhija also expressed frustration over the language barrier, complaining that auto drivers ignored her because she didn’t speak Kannada.
JioCinema and Disney+ is set to merge todayReliance Industries and Disney are merging JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar into JioHotstar to disrupt traditional subscription models.
The platform will offer free content, except Hollywood films, for limited hours to attract users.
Existing Disney+ Hotstar subscribers face no change, while JioCinema users get auto-upgraded to premium.
Pricing remains unchanged.
The focus is on regional content, scalable technology, and reaching a billion screens. JioHotstar aims to double South Indian content and invest in originals to engage diverse audiences.
📌 Startup Story
This startup is helping medics secure opportunities abroadLanstitut started in 2022 with a simple mission: help Indian healthcare professionals land better jobs abroad.
Founded by Khubaib Abdul Salam, Abdul Vajid K, Murshid Ibinu Rahman, and Yasin Bin Saleem, they saw the struggles of nurses - low pay, long hours, and limited growth, and decided to change the game.
What began as a language training center in Delhi quickly expanded to Kerala and Bengaluru, bridging the gap between talent and global demand.
Lanstitut isn’t just about jobs, it’s about transforming careers. Their full-stack platform offers everything from language prep to skill development and job placements, making the transition seamless.
With a strong focus on Germany, where healthcare workers are in high demand, they’re opening doors for Indian professionals to work as registered nurses abroad.
📌 Global News
Apple and Google restore TikTok to app storesGoogle Play restored TikTok to the U.S. app store after President Donald Trump delayed a ban with an executive order.
Apple followed suit later that evening.
The ban, signed into law by then-President Joe Biden, required ByteDance to sell TikTok within 270 days or face removal due to national security concerns.
Trump, after taking office, extended the deadline by 75 days, citing national security and user impact. He later stated, “I have the right to either sell it or close it,” adding that he changed his stance after using the app.
OpenAI claims it does not 'steal' content from IndiaThe company has denied allegations of "stealing" content from Indian media outlets to train ChatGPT, arguing that its use of publicly available data does not require special licensing.
Major Indian publishers, including NDTV, Network18, and the Indian Express, seek to join a lawsuit claiming OpenAI exploits their content without permission or payment.
The dispute began when ANI sued OpenAI last year.
OpenAI, in a Feb. 11 filing, refuted these claims, citing "fair use" and industry norms, while Indian publishers argue they have not received licensing deals like some global media.
📌 Now, Bolly News
Sanam Teri Kasam re-release box office Day 7Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane’s Sanam Teri Kasam is making history with its re-release, collecting ₹35.15 crore in a week - just ₹85 lakh away from earning a hit tag.
Initially a 2016 flop with ₹9 crore earnings, the film has now seen steady growth, earning ₹2.15 crore on Day 7.
Made on an ₹18 crore budget, it has gained a 95.68% profit. With Valentine’s weekend ahead, the film’s box office journey continues to be one to watch!
Chhava box office collection Day 1 The historical epic Chhava has made a strong debut at the box office, crossing ₹13.78 crore in advance bookings, with an expected total of ₹17.87 crore including reserved seats.
The film, starring Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has sold over 4.87 lakh tickets across 14,063 screenings nationwide.
Industry predictions estimate a ₹23-25 crore opening day, potentially marking Kaushal’s biggest debut.
While Maharashtra leads in audience turnout, other regions show mixed responses. Chhava is poised to be Bollywood’s biggest opener of 2025 so far.
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