EA to go private in $55 billion buyout: Silver Lake, PIF, and Affinity Partners lead historic deal; ends 36-year public listing

Electronic Arts (EA), the creator of globally popular video games including “Madden NFL,” “Battlefield,” and “The Sims,” is poised to exit public markets after agreeing to a $55 billion acquisition. The deal, one of the largest leveraged buyouts ever, will transfer EA into private ownership, giving the company room to restructure without the scrutiny of…

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‘Shivam Dube has never copied Yuvraj Singh’: Coach makes massive claim after India’s Asia Cup triumph | Cricket News

India’s Shivam Dube (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Even as Tilak Varma is rightly winning all the accolades for his match-winning knock of 69 not out against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday night, Shivam Dube’s vital contribution to India’s memorable five-wicket triumph in the thrilling summit clash against the arch-rivals in a…

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‘The Raja Saab’ trailer: Prabhas battles evil spirits in a spine-chilling and comical supernatural ride starring Sanjay Dutt; makers share release date |

The Rebel Star fans have a reason to celebrate as the much-awaited trailer of ‘The Raja Saab’ has finally been released after multiple delays. The maker dropped the 3-minute 34-second trailer on Monday. Trailer details of ‘The Raja Saab’ The trailer opens with Prabhas, who seems to be sitting with a hypnotist, being asked to…

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Evening news wrap: NDA forms team to probe Karur stampede, PM Modi pens foreword for Meloni’s book; and more | India News

A scene from the Karur stampede site, PM Modi with Italy PM Meloni (File photo) BJP formed a delegation to visit Kurur following the deadly stampede at a TVK rally. PM Modi has written a foreword for Italian PM Meloni’s book. Moody’s retains India’s credit rating at Baa3 for both local and foreign-currency issuer categories….

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Bihar rail connectivity: 7 new trains flagged off including 3 Amrit Bharat express; passenger travel, economic activity set to get boost

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, on Monday inaugurated seven new trains in Bihar, including three Amrit Bharat Express services. The launch raises the total Amrit Bharat Express services originating from Bihar to 26 out of 30 nationwide, strengthening connectivity within the state and across the country.The newly flagged…

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Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Chak De! India’ song was rejected 7 times, film picked up after the iconic title track was played during 2007 India-Pakistan T20 match | Hindi Movie News

The iconic song “Chak De! India” from the 2007 film initially faced seven rejections but ultimately became a beloved sports anthem. Composers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant created the track within hours, inspired by patriotism and sports spirit. Its popularity soared after India’s win in the 2007 T20 final. During the recent Asia Cup final, the…

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Asia cup row: Priyanka Chaturvedi slams PM over Op Sindoor comparison; warns Pakistan could fund terror with cricket revenues | India News

Priyanka Chaturvedi (ANI) NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for linking India’s Asia Cup victory over Pakistan with Operation Sindoor, cautioning that tournament proceeds could be diverted to fund terror activities across the border.Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi said the Asia Cup games between India and Pakistan “should…

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