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Who Earns When Songs Go Viral in India's Creator Economy?

India has 2-2.5 million active digital creators influencing $350-400 billion in annual consumer spending, potentially reaching $1 trillion by 2030. However, only 8-10% monetize effectively, with many earning under Rs 18,000 monthly. Music is central to content, but independent musicians earn little from viral songs. Platforms and creators with music libraries benefit most, while unauthorized use risks takedowns, explained by industry experts including Hoopr CEO Gaurav Dagaonkar and musician Kaustubh Patil.

NDTV··Mumbai

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WorldPhoto: Prabhat Khabar

Conspiracy Uncovered in Tiger Shroff Firing Incident

According to Indian Express, the three accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case were at the same Juhu football ground on October 11, a week before the attack. CCTV and call records show they stayed briefly, possibly intending to attack Tiger Shroff, who did not come that day. They returned a week later and fired at his car. Police are investigating gangster Anil Pandit, linked to multiple crimes in Haryana and Delhi, as a prime suspect.

Prabhat Khabar··Mumbai

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CISF Catches Passenger Trying to Escape with 155g Gold Powder at Jama Masjid Metro

On October 17, CISF personnel at Delhi's Jama Masjid metro station caught a man attempting to flee during baggage screening after 155 grams of gold powder was found hidden in his undergarment. The suspicious object appeared on the X-ray baggage inspection system, prompting the passenger to try escaping. CISF quickly apprehended him near the exit. Delhi Police later identified the man as Shuaib.

DNA India··Delhi

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PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost World

Fact-Check: Palestinian Flag Hoisting on Eiffel Tower Amid France Protests

Following violent cost-of-living protests in France, viral videos claim protesters hoisted the Palestinian flag on the Eiffel Tower and an elderly couple was robbed. Authorities and fact-checkers are examining the accuracy of these visuals amid ongoing unrest, as an uneasy calm persists across the country after the weekend's events.

Firstpost World··Paris

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Anthropic Eyes $45 Billion Nscale AI Data Centre Deal Ahead of IPO

Anthropic is negotiating a second major AI computing deal with Nscale, potentially worth $45 billion, to expand its capacity before a possible IPO. The deal involves a 460MW data centre at Nscale’s Monarch campus in West Virginia, using Nvidia’s Vera Rubin AI chips. This would significantly increase their existing $44.6 billion agreement and strengthen Anthropic’s infrastructure for its planned US stock market debut.

Mint Companies··Monarch

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Gurugram Leads Luxury Housing Launches Worth Rs 1.38 Lakh Crore in 2025

In 2025, Gurugram became India's top residential market for luxury housing launches, with projects worth Rs 1.38 lakh crore across 23,809 units, averaging over Rs 6 crore per unit. Developers in the NCR are offering festive season discounts and benefits amid rising demand for premium homes. Bengaluru and Mumbai followed with launches worth Rs 1.30 lakh crore and Rs 1.27 lakh crore respectively.

News18 Business··Gurugram

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