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NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
A US Link Found In Alia Bhatt Fraud Case. What Police Said
Alia Bhatt's former personal assistant allegedly leaked confidential information related to her production house Eternal Sunshine Productions to an unknown US resident and had duped the Bollywood actor of Rs 77 lakh by transferring money to bank accounts of various people and companies, Juhu Police officials probing the fraud said. Vedika Shetty, who worked as Ms Bhatt's personal assistant from 2021 to 2024, came in contact with a person named Shivasai Teja, who lives in the US, in December 2023. She then shared several confidential information pertaining to Eternal Sunshine Productions with the man through WhatsApp, without the knowledge and consent of the production house and its director, Soni Razdan. Efforts are being made to ascertain more details about Teja and how he came in contact with Shetty, the officials said. Shetty was arrested from Bengaluru on Tuesday. Besides, investigations also revealed that between May 2, 2022 and March 22, 2024, Shetty transferred huge sums of money from Ms Bhatt's account to the accounts of various people and firms, including one Satvik Sahu (₹43 lakh), Simi John (₹57,000) in the account of Simi John, Shashank Pandey (₹77,000), Chandni Jitendra Prasad Dixit (Rs 18 lakh) and ₹6 lakh in the name of a person named Manish Sukhij. The former assistant also purchased goods worth Rs 4.36 lakh in the name of the production house and got them delivered to various addresses, the police said. IPhones and iPads worth rs 2.94 lakh were also purchased using the company's money, they added. Police said the fraud came to light in January this year when Shetty sent an invoice to Ms Bhatt on the pretext of clearing bills for an event. Ms Bhatt turned suspicious and called the mobile number mentioned on the invoice and found the receiver to be a friend of Shetty. Following this, Ms Bhatt got her bank accounts audited and learnt about the fraud, the police added. Earlier, police said Shetty allegedly used to prepare fake invoices and get the actor's signature on them. She used to tell Ms Bhatt that those invoices were for various expenses incurred by the actor for travel, gatherings and meetings. After the actor signed the invoices, Shetty would send the relevant payment to her close friend, who used to transfer the entire deposited amount back to her account. The accused has been booked under relevant legal provisions, including for cheating and criminal breach of trust, the police said. After Ms Razdan filed a complaint, the police added, Shetty had gone into hiding and kept changing her location. She travelled to Rajasthan, Karnataka, Maharashtra, before eventually being caught in Bengaluru. There was no official statement from either Ms Bhatt or her production house till the time of filing this report.


Pink Villa
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: 28 Years Later scares its way to a hauntingly beautiful USD 60 million global opening
The new horror movie 28 Years Later has made a big splash at the box office. It has grossed USD 60 million worldwide in its first weekend, almost matching the total earnings of 28 Weeks Later. This is a huge achievement for the movie, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, who also worked on the first film in the series, 28 Days Later. 28 Years Later Has Grossed USD 60 Million In Its First Weekend Against a budget of USD 60 million excluding the publicity and advertisement expenses, pegging the movie's global theatrical breakeven at USD 150 million, the movie opened with USD 30 million in the United States and another USD 30 million from other countries. This strong start shows that people are still excited about the story of a world taken over by a virus that turns people into violent, infected creatures. The film takes place 28 years after the events of the first movie, bringing back the intense and scary atmosphere that fans loved. 28 Years Later Has A Loyal Fanbase; It Also Has The Ability To Create More Die-Hard Fans One of the reasons 28 Years Later did so well is because it appeals to both new viewers and those who remember the earlier films. The story is set in a world that has changed a lot since the virus spread, but the danger is still there. The movie stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes, who bring new life to the franchise. Their performances, along with the scary scenes and fast-paced action, have drawn big crowds to theaters. 28 Years Later Is A Global Success The movie's success is not just in America. It has done well in many other countries too. For example, it made USD 6.4 million in the UK, USD 2.7 million in Mexico, and USD 1.7 million in Australia. Even in countries like Korea, France, Germany, and Spain, it earned over USD 1 million each. This shows that the story of 28 Years Later resonates with people all over the world, no matter where they live. 28 Years Later Is The Start Of A Big Trilogy The strong opening weekend is a good sign for the future of the franchise. It means that people are ready for more stories in this world. The makers of the movie are already planning to make two more films, which will continue the story and explore new parts of this scary world. This excitement from fans and the good box office numbers show that 28 Years Later is not just a one-time hit but the start of something bigger. 28 Years Later Has Been Shot On A Bunch Of IPhones Another reason for the movie's success is the way it was made. Danny Boyle and Alex Garland wanted to bring back the feeling of the original film, which was known for its raw and intense style. They used modern technology, like iPhones, to film some scenes, which gives the movie a fresh and exciting look. This mix of old and new has helped attract both long-time fans and new viewers. 28 Years Later Gives Producers The Willingness To Spend Big On Horror Movies Many horror films have smaller budgets and earn less, but 28 Years Later shows that a well-made scary movie can draw big audiences. It proves that people are willing to pay to see a solid horror story. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates on 28 Years Later.


CNBC
27-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
India's iPhone exports to the U.S. soared an estimated 76%. But Trump, Beijing won't make further growth easy
Shipments of iPhones from India to the U.S. rose 76% in April year on year, estimates from a technology market analyst firm shows. The surge comes as Apple accelerates its "made in India" plans, which analysts say will meet pushback from President Donald Trump and Beijing. The data from Canalys, now part of Omdia, showed that U.S. iPhones shipped from India in April reached roughly 3,000,000. That's a stark contrast to shipments from China over the same period, which fell about 76% from last year to just 900,000. According to Le Xuan Chiew, a research manager at Omdia, the April numbers show the aggressive measures Apple has taken to adapt to Washington's tariffs against China, where Apple manufactures most of its iPhones. "This latest trade war with China, is the type of disturbance that Apple has long been trying to prepare itself for," he said, adding that the country had first started investing heavily into supply chains in India during the Covid-19 pandemic. India also surpassed China in iPhone shipments to the United States in March, according to Omdia's estimates. The uptick came ahead of Trump's first iteration of "reciprocal tariffs" on April 2. The amount of shipments that month was unusually high and appeared to be the result of the company's stockpiling, according to Chiew. The Trump administration's decision to exempt iPhones and other consumer electronics from his reciprocal tariffs on April 11 did not reverse those trends, with Apple CEO Tim Cook in early may reiterating plans for most iPhone's sold in the U.S. to be manufactured in India. IPhones imported from China under Trump's current term tariffs still face an additional 30% of duties, while the baseline tariff rate is currently 10% for most other countries, including India and Vietnam. While the jump in India's iPhone shipments in March and April showed the adaptability of Apple's supply chains, that growth is expected to slow down for the rest of the year, according to Omdia's Chiew. "India's manufacturing capacity isn't expected to grow fast enough to take the entirety of U.S. demand. It's still too early," he said, noting that the company recently began shipments of Apple's most cutting-edge iPhone 16 Pro. Omdia estimates that U.S. iPhone demand is about 20 million a quarter, with India expected to be able to match that level only by 2026. Meanwhile, Daniel Newman, CEO of Futurum Group, noted that shipment numbers reflect final assembly, but are not representative of the entire supply chain and manufacturing process. "It was actually a very low lift for them to migrate more and more of the final assembly from China to India," he said, adding that a vast majority of the sub-assemblies are all still in China. Analysts said India's ability to expand its iPhone capacity could be curbed by protectionist measures from Washington and Beijing, which both have issues with Apple's reaction against tariffs. According to Newman, while this is the smart thing for Apple to do, it's also playing a "dangerous game" with Trump, as it doesn't meet the objectives of his administration's tariffs. On Friday, Trump threatened to slap a 25% tariff on all iPhone shipments in a social media post, reiterating that he expects iPhones sold in the U.S. to be manufactured and built domestically, "not India, or anyplace else." China, for its part, is not expected to make it easy for Apple to diversify out of the country, Newman said, adding that the company has served as trade leverage for Beijing. According to reports from local outlets in India, Beijing has tried to make it harder for India to access the high-tech machinery and talent from China needed to further support Apple's suppliers in India. Dan Ives, global head of technology research at Wedbush Securities, told CNBC that Apple's India plans will pose some challenges regarding logistics, distribution and navigating complex supply chains in the country. However, India is nevertheless expected to remain a "life raft" for Apple under the tariff situation. "Producing iPhones in the U.S. is a fairy tale in our view and Apple will continue to plow ahead on the India path. Cook will look to negotiate with Trump but India is the focus and not changing."


Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Why Apple will find it difficult to shift iPhone production to the U.S.; here are the top reasons
After a declaration by POTUS Trump that a 25% tax will be levied on iPhones if I Phones are not US made. Tim Cook said most iPhones available to U.S. consumers this quarter will be made in India. Tim Cook, though, has already declared that I Phones available for US citizens this quarter will all be made in India. An I Phone is $1,500 to $3,500 dollar a piece if made in US. However, the costs can come down to $1200 dollars if it's made in India. Apple has spent decades building its supply chain in China since the 1990s, switching to the U.S. would take years and cost billions, as per the report by Associated press. Apple depends on a massive network of Chinese suppliers and factories that can't be easily replaced. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said making iPhones in the U.S. is a 'nonstarter', it could push prices up to over $3,000 and might not happen before 2028, as per reports. Tim Cook said that in March, tariffs didn't cause big problems for Apple, but after June, it's hard to say what will happen. Because Apple relies so much on China and India, the trade war puts its products at risk of getting pricier. Eventually, Apple might raise iPhone prices if tariffs start cutting into its profits too much. Apple makes a lot of money from services like iCloud and Apple Music, which aren't affected by tariffs, this gives them room to absorb some costs, says Dipanjan Chatterjee, Forrester Research. Apple earned $96 billion from services last fiscal year, which helps them handle tariff costs for now, he added, as mentioned in the report by Associated press. Live Events Apple earlier said that it plans to hire 20,000 people by 2028, and thus invest $500 billion dollars in the process. But reports suggest it won't be for iPhone production, but mostly for things like data centers in Houston. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed tariffs would force Apple to bring manufacturing to America, as per CBS News. But Tim Cook doubted that idea, saying the U.S. doesn't have enough skilled workers to do detailed tasks like in China. Cook said that in China, there are so many skilled workers that they can fill football fields, but in the U.S., it's hard to even fill one meeting room. Trump already tried pushing Apple to make iPhones in the U.S. during his first term, but didn't succeed, instead, iPhones started being made in India and Vietnam, according to reports. Back in 2019, Trump toured an Apple plant in Texas with Cook, where Macs not iPhones were being made, then he wrongly claimed he opened the plant. The Texas plant had actually been running since 2013, when Obama was president. So, basically making iPhones in the U.S. is super expensive, needs special skills, takes years, and Apple is already super dependent on China and India. FAQs Q1. Why can't Apple make iPhones in the U.S.? It's too expensive and the U.S. lacks enough skilled workers for the job. Q2. Will iPhone prices go up if made in the U.S.? Yes, the price could go up by thousands of dollars if production moves to the U.S.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Want to attend the NFL draft in Green Bay but don't have a smartphone? Here's what to know
Football fans who don't have a smartphone will still be able to get their tickets to the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay. Entry to the draft, which runs April 24-26, is free. Most fans will only have to download the NFL's OnePass app, register, sign a waiver and show their phone at one of the general admission entrances to access the Titletown District, Lambeau Field and all that the NFL Draft Experience has to offer. It won't be quite so straightforward for the more than 30 million Americans who do not own a smartphone. IPhones and Galaxies may seem ubiquitous, but Pew Research in November 2024 found about 9% Americans do not own a smartphone. No need to worry, though: the NFL offers those without smartphones two ways to get tickets to the draft. More: Want to attend 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay? Here's how to register and get in Fans can visit the NFL's Draft Access webpage at and click the "Register for Free" button to get started. You will have to either log in to your account or create a new one to get started. From there, you will need to provide some basic information about yourself and then will be asked if you want to opt in to promotional texts to your cellphone. There's a "skip" button in the upper right corner if you'd prefer not to receive promotional texts. Once you've completed the registration process, the NFL will email you a QR code that you can show at either of the two general admission entrances to the draft grounds. The NFL will have Fan Services staff at both general admission entrances to the draft grounds to help people without smartphones complete their registration. Those who register at the NFL draft entrances will be provided a business card-sized slip of paper with a QR code for entry on it. The northwest end of the Titletown District, between South Ridge Road and Military Avenue The Lambeau Field parking lot near the intersection of South Ridge Road and Valley View Drive Only adults age 18 and up can register for tickets to the NFL draft. Each adult can admit up to five children via the QR code they get to enter the draft grounds and to participate in activities. Contact business reporter Jeff Bollier at (920) 431-8387 or jbollier@ Follow him on Twitter at @JeffBollier. This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: How to attend NFL draft in Green Bay if you don't have a smartphone