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• Director H Vinoth announced that the film *Jana Nayagan*, starring Vijay, will re-enter theaters next week with six previously deleted scenes. • The update was shared via Mint's live entertainment blog on July 28, 2026, as part of its real-time coverage of the global entertainment industry. • This move is significant as it provides audiences with additional footage and extended storytelling for one of the industry's major stars.

• India secured multiple medals on Day 4 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, including a silver medal won by Sarvesh Kushare in the high jump. • The national tally grew further as weightlifters added three additional medals, while para athletes achieved historic milestones during their competitions. • These victories highlight India's growing dominance across diverse sporting disciplines and the successful integration of para-athletics into the games.

• CXMT, a DRAM chipmaker, has debuted on the Shanghai stock market following Asia’s largest IPO of 2026. • The company raised $8.6 billion and entered the market with a valuation of $85.5 billion. • Trading volatility is expected to be high due to a thin free float of only 6.73%.

• New EU car registrations increased by 5.7% during the first half of 2026, driven by strong performance in June despite ongoing geopolitical headwinds. • Battery-electric vehicles reached a 20.7% market share, with significant growth in France (+62.9%), Germany (+48%), and Denmark (+41.2%). • Hybrid-electric car registrations rose to 2,198,148 units, supported by double-digit growth in Italy (+23%) and Spain (+20.8%).

• DeepSeek experienced the most significant growth among U.S. generative AI chatbots in July 2026 relative to its size. • This surge was driven by the April 24 launch of DeepSeek V4, an open-source frontier model featuring highly competitive pricing at $0.14 per million tokens. • The model's cost-efficiency is attracting developers and organizations that were previously priced out of more expensive proprietary AI alternatives.

• The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards in New Delhi this Saturday. • Major honors include Yami Gautam winning Best Actress for *Article 370*, while Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty shared the Best Actor award. • The awards recognize excellence in feature films, non-feature films, and cinema writing for works certified by the CBFC between January 1 and December 31, 2024.

• On July 13, 2026, the tech industry is facing a convergence of AI hardware advancements, new model releases, and increased regulatory pressure. • Meta has officially moved its custom silicon into production, while OpenAI has launched its latest model family following intense government scrutiny. • These developments signal a shift toward vertical integration in AI hardware and a tightening relationship between frontier AI labs and global regulators.

• Actor Salman Khan revealed a rugged new look for his upcoming project, *Maatrubhumi*, via a first-glimpse post on Instagram on July 8, 2026. • The announcement comes as part of a broader trend of high-profile celebrity updates and movie teasers within the $2.83 trillion global entertainment industry. • This reveal is significant for fans and industry analysts tracking the actor's career trajectory and the potential scale of the new production.

• Vietnamese films have achieved a dominant 70.6% share of the local box office, according to Galaxy Studio CEO Dinh Thanh Huong. • The announcement was made during the DANAFF Industry Days, a new initiative by the Danang Asian Film Festival and the Vietnam Film Development Association. • The event connects major local studios, such as Galaxy Studio and BHD Vietnam Media Corp., with international distributors from the U.S., South Korea, Japan, and several Southeast Asian nations.

• Vietnamese films have achieved a dominant 70.6% share of the local box office market, according to Galaxy Studio CEO Dinh Thanh Huong. • This growth was highlighted during the DANAFF Industry Days, a new initiative by the Danang Asian Film Festival and the Vietnam Film Development Association. • The event connects major local studios, including Galaxy Studio, BHD Vietnam Media Corp., and CJ HK Entertainment, with international distributors from the U.S., South Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

• Teyana Taylor was honored as the Icon of the Year at the 2026 BET Awards. • During her acceptance speech, Taylor reflected on the weight and meaning behind the title of "icon." • The recognition highlights Taylor's significant contributions to music and culture, cementing her legacy within the industry.

• Shares of chipmakers fueling the AI boom experienced massive growth in the first half of 2026, with some companies seeing their valuations triple. • This surge in semiconductor stock prices has driven a sharp upward trend across Asia Pacific stock markets. • The growth highlights the critical role of hardware infrastructure in sustaining the global artificial intelligence expansion.

Value of some chip manufacturers have tripled, or more, driving Asia Pacific stock markets sharply higherShares in chipmakers have surged in the first half of this year as investors piled into companies that make the hardware underpinning the AI boom, according to analysis.Investors have driven up the value of semiconductor and memory chip manufacturers, whose profits have soared during 2026, at the expense of some large software companies, which have fallen out of favour this year. Continue reading...

• The Bull released its weekly "18 Share Tips" for June 29, 2026, highlighting top ASX shares recommended by leading analysts. • Aristocrat is featured for its substantial on-market share buy-back, strong cash generation, and digital expansion, which are expected to drive earnings per share growth. • Goodman Group (GMG) is highlighted for its strategic acquisitions and development in data centers, AI infrastructure, and cloud computing.

• Asian stock markets rallied on Thursday, June 25, 2026, driven by a surge in technology shares across the region. • The rally was triggered by "blockbuster" earnings reports from US chipmakers Micron and Qualcomm, which renewed investor confidence in artificial intelligence. • This movement highlights the continued global influence of US tech performance on regional indices such as the Nikkei 225 and markets in Seoul and Taipei.

• Kraft Heinz reported Q1 2026 sales of $6,047 million, net income of $798 million, and basic EPS of $0.67, beating expectations. • Company completed $1.51 billion share repurchase and launched $1.10 billion tender offer for long-dated debt notes, affirming quarterly dividend of $0.40 payable June 26. • Results highlight early turnaround progress under CEO Steve Cahillane amid weak North American volumes and inflation pressures; projects $24.8 billion revenue by 2029.

• HSBC released its Q1 2026 earnings call transcript showing results fell short of expectations amid challenging market conditions. • Despite the earnings miss, HSBC's stock price increased following the announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the bank's outlook. • The results highlight ongoing pressures in global banking, with potential impacts on investor sentiment toward international financial institutions listed in the US.

Kelley Carter, senior entertainment reporter at ESPN's Andscape, previewed her 2026 Oscars predictions on ABC News Live, highlighting frontrunners in key categories. The segment aired as Hollywood gears up for Conan O'Brien's hosting debut this Sunday at the Dolby Theatre. Carter's insights come amid widespread speculation on winners like Warner Bros' contenders. Fans anticipate surprises in best picture and acting races during the live broadcast.