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02 Mar 2020
Ministry Of External AffairsFree calling no excuse for poor service, says TRAI chief
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairperson RS Sharma on Sunday said that telecom companies cannot sidestep accountability on poor service quality by citing free voice calls.
02 Mar 2020
Ministry of Communications#FinancialBytes: Major changes to PPF rules you should know about
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of the most-preferred long-term tax-saving investment options.
01 Mar 2020
Maruti SuzukiMaruti Suzuki sales fall amid prolonged market slowdown
Amid one of the worst slowdowns in the Indian auto industry, Maruti Suzuki, the biggest automaker of the country, has reported poor vehicle sales, again!
01 Mar 2020
Reliance JioThese Airtel prepaid recharge plans offer free life insurance cover
Facing stiff competition from Reliance Jio, Airtel has upgraded its prepaid plans to offer more benefits such as truly unlimited calling, more bundled data, and access to a host of content and services.
01 Mar 2020
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)Vodafone Idea seeks higher tariffs for data, outgoing calls
Vodafone Idea has written to the Department of Telecommunications, seeking higher tariffs for data and minimum monthly connection charge.
29 Feb 2020
FacebookGoogle employee in Zurich contracts coronavirus: Details here
A Google employee has contracted the novel coronavirus.
29 Feb 2020
Bharat Stage 6Petrol, diesel prices to increase from April after BS-VI switch
People across India will soon have to pay more for petrol and diesel as the country upgrades to low-emission Bharat Stage VI fuels from April 1.
29 Feb 2020
WhatsAppTikTok beats WhatsApp to become world's most-downloaded app in January
Chinese social media app TikTok has beaten WhatsApp to become the most-downloaded app in the month of January, according to the latest figures from research firm Sensor Tower.
28 Feb 2020
FacebookGeneva Motor Show canceled over coronavirus concerns
After Mobile World Congress and Facebook's F8, the 2020 Geneva Motor Show has also been canceled.
28 Feb 2020
Economic SurveyIndia's GDP growth rises to 4.7% in October-December quarter
India recorded a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 4.7% in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2019-2020, according to government data released on Friday.
28 Feb 2020
FacebookFacebook's F8 developer conference canceled over coronavirus concerns
Facebook has canceled the in-person portion of its F8 developer conference due to concerns stemming from the outbreak of coronavirus.
27 Feb 2020
IndiaApple's online store will launch within months, says Tim Cook
For years, Apple has followed a third-party approach to sell in India.
26 Feb 2020
SamsungApple's low-cost iPhone Xr was the best-selling smartphone of 2019
Apple's iPhone Xr was the best-selling smartphone of 2019, according to research firm Omida. The low-cost flagship, which was launched alongside the iPhone Xs series in 2018, recorded over 46 million shipments last year to outsell every other handset in the market.
26 Feb 2020
AmazonAmazon Fab Phones Fest 2020: Best deals to check out
Amazon's Fab Phones Fest 2020 sale is now live with attractive deals available on some of the best-selling smartphones.
25 Feb 2020
InfosysRailYatri raises over Rs. 100 crore in funding: Details here
RailYatri, a travel-tech start-up, has raised over Rs. 100 crore in the latest funding round led by Entrust Family Office (NRJN Family Services), Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, and Samsung Venture Investment.
24 Feb 2020
Reliance JioReliance Jio launches Rs. 49, 69 plans for JioPhone users
Reliance Jio has updated its catalog of prepaid plans to introduce a couple of new packs for JioPhone users.
24 Feb 2020
Google Pay (Gpay)Fintech start-up BharatPe secures $75 million in funding: Details here
BharatPe, a fintech start-up helping small Indian businesses and merchants go digital, has secured $75 million in a Series C round of funding.
24 Feb 2020
Mutual Funds#FinancialBytes: 5 myths about SIPs that need to be busted
Mutual funds are one of the most popular investment choices, and Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are an excellent way to invest in mutual fund schemes conveniently.
23 Feb 2020
XiaomiMi Super Sale: Deals and discounts on Xiaomi handsets
Xiaomi is back with another edition of the Mi Super Sale in India.
21 Feb 2020
Reliance JioJio replaces Rs. 2,020 annual plan with Rs. 2,121 pack
Reliance Jio has discontinued the Rs. 2,020 prepaid plan in India, replacing the annual pack with a Rs. 2,121 recharge option.
21 Feb 2020
Tamil NaduMicrofinance start-up Prayaan Capital raises $1.2 million seed funding
Chennai-based Prayaan Capital, a fin-tech start-up that offers microloans to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has received $1.2 million in a seed round of funding.
20 Feb 2020
XBefore big speeches, Zuckerberg gets his armpits blow-dried: Report
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has made a name for himself - for both good and bad reasons.
20 Feb 2020
NoidaAlteria Capital infuses $11 million in hyperlocal delivery start-up Dunzo
Bengaluru-based hyperlocal delivery start-up Dunzo has received $11 million in a debt funding round.
19 Feb 2020
XIndian ed-tech start-up Unacademy raises $110M from Facebook, others
Unacademy, one of the fastest-growing ed-tech start-ups in India, has now been backed by the biggest social media company in the world - Facebook.
18 Feb 2020
Reliance JioJio, Airtel and Vodafone: Best prepaid plans for hardcore callers
All leading telecom operators in India have updated their catalog of prepaid services to generate more revenue. The modified plans are estimated to be costlier by up to 47% and in some cases, they come with fewer freebies than before.
18 Feb 2020
InstagramBezos launches $10 billion-worth 'Earth fund' to fight climate change
In order to tackle the problem of climate change, Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, has announced the plan to create a new 'Earth Fund' and invest $10 billion in it.
18 Feb 2020
IndiaMicrosoft opens a new engineering center in India
In a bid to expand its footprint in the Indian market, Microsoft has launched a new engineering hub in the country.
17 Feb 2020
NetflixJio Fiber regains top rank in Netflix ISP Index
Reliance's FTTH service, Jio Fiber, has beaten the likes of Airtel Xstream Fiber, Spectra, and 7 Star Digital to regain the top spot in Netflix's ISP Speed Index.
16 Feb 2020
Tamil NaduBSNL extends validity of Rs. 999 prepaid plan to 270-days
At a time when most of the leading telecom operators are making their plans and services more expensive, BSNL is continuing to remain a more competitive option for users.
16 Feb 2020
SamsungFlipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale: Deals and discounts on popular smartphones
Flipkart is all set to host the Mobile Bonanza sale on its platform from tomorrow.
13 Feb 2020
AmazonJeff Bezos buys $165 million home after mansion-hunting with girlfriend
The world's richest person, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, has just bought the most expensive property in Los Angeles, United States.
13 Feb 2020
StartupsBrick&Bolt receives $1.5 million Pre-Series A funding
Brick&Bolt, a real estate start-up that provides an online marketplace for end-to-end construction services, has raised $1.5 million in a Pre-Series A round of funding.
12 Feb 2020
Reliance JioThese Reliance Jio prepaid plans offer 1.5GB data per day
We know Reliance Jio has revised its prepaid plans and services in India to offer added benefits like free off-net calling minutes. Recently, we covered all the 2GB daily data packs offered by the telco to help you pick the right one for your budget.
11 Feb 2020
ChhattisgarhVodafone's Rs. 499 plan offers 1.5GB data/day for 70 days
Vodafone has updated its catalog of prepaid plans with a Rs. 499 unlimited pack.
11 Feb 2020
InnoVen CapitalTea cafe chain Chaayos raises $21.5 million funding
Chaayos, a technology-led cafe chain which sells a variety of tea and snacks, has raised $21.5 million in a mix of equity and debt funding round led by Think Investment.
11 Feb 2020
GoogleGoogle HR head to step down amid rising employee tensions
Tech giant Google on Monday announced that its head of human resources, Eileen Naughton, will be stepping down from her position later this year.
09 Feb 2020
SpotifyOnePlus TV users get 3-month JioSaavn Pro Subscription for free
OnePlus is now offering a complimentary subscription of JioSaavn to all its OnePlus TV users. In an official tweet, the tech giant has announced that all OnePlus TV owners will get a 3-month JioSaavn membership for free.
09 Feb 2020
GoogleOnline gaming is set to rise in India: Here's how
Over the years, the definition of gaming has changed from something you did alone to an immersive, multi-player experience allowing millions to play at the same time.
08 Feb 2020
FranceApple fined $27 million for slowing down iPhones "intentionally"
Apple has been fined $27 million for slowing down iPhones, intentionally.
07 Feb 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)SBI home loans to get cheaper as lender slashes MCLR
India's largest lender, the State Bank of India (SBI) on Friday cut its lending rates.
