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18 Mar 2020
OnePlusOnePlus redesigns brand logo, font, and visual identity
Chinese electronics giant OnePlus has revealed its new brand logo and visual identity, earmarking the "most significant change to the OnePlus brand" since its inception in late 2013.
18 Mar 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Yes Bank resumes full banking services as RBI lifts moratorium
The ailing private lender Yes Bank on Wednesday confirmed that its banking services are now fully operational.
18 Mar 2020
IndiaDespite COVID-19, Ola, Uber car-pooling remains available in India
As coronavirus continues to wreak havoc around the world and begins to show its impact on India, people are being advised to maintain social distance to avoid potential cases of community spread.
17 Mar 2020
MicrosoftAll Microsoft Stores closed due to coronavirus outbreak
Following the footsteps of Apple, Microsoft is also closing its stores as part of an effort to combat the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19.
16 Mar 2020
IndiaIndia not immune to economic impact of COVID-19: RBI Governor
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das addressed a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Mumbai on Monday.
16 Mar 2020
Anil AmbaniED summons Anil Ambani over Yes Bank money laundering probe
Reliance Group Chairperson Anil Ambani was on Monday summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with its money laundering case against Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor.
16 Mar 2020
Donald TrumpTrump says Google chief Sundar Pichai apologized to him
At the recent White House press briefing, US President Donald Trump claimed that Sundar Pichai, the chief of Google and Alphabet, apologized to him.
16 Mar 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI's new rules for debit, credit cards take effect today
Starting today, a set of new rules will apply to debit and credit cards to increase security and reduce the risks of cyber fraud.
15 Mar 2020
Aadhaar Card#FinancialBytes: Financial deadlines to watch out for in March 2020
One must stay on top of crucial financial deadlines in order to have an organized financial life and avoid penalties.
15 Mar 2020
FacebookFacebook just pledged $20 million to fight COVID-19 outbreak
As the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, continues to grow worse around the world, Facebook is doing its part to help combat the pandemic.
14 Mar 2020
AppleCoronavirus: Apple closes stores outside China, to hold online-only WWDC
Following President Trump's emergency declaration over coronavirus pandemic, Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced the decision to close down all company stores outside of Greater China.
14 Mar 2020
InfosysMobile phones to get more expensive; GST council raises tax
Mobile phones are expected to become more expensive as the government has raised the rate of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on them from 12% to 18%.
14 Mar 2020
Narendra ModiExcise duty on petrol, diesel hiked Rs. 3 per liter
The government on Friday announced an increase in excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs. 3 per liter, the steepest hike in eight years.
14 Mar 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Yes Bank rescue plan unveiled, withdrawals restrictions to be lifted
Crisis-hit Yes Bank got a lifeline after the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, notified a reconstruction plan backed by the State Bank of India (SBI).
14 Mar 2020
MicrosoftBill Gates steps down from Microsoft's board: Here's why
Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world, has decided to step down from the board of Microsoft - the company he co-founded more than four decades ago with Paul Allen.
13 Mar 2020
AppleApple Stores to restrict Watch, AirPods try-ons amid coronavirus outbreak
As the outbreak of coronavirus continues to claim lives around the globe, Apple is doing everything possible to avoid potential transmission of the deadly disease in its vicinity.
12 Mar 2020
ItalyCoronavirus outbreak: Apple shuts down stores in Italy indefinitely
In the wake of skyrocketing deaths due to the outbreak of coronavirus in Italy, Apple has shuttered all its stores in the country.
11 Mar 2020
iPhoneApple postponed the launch of iPhone SE 2: Details here
Apple was rumored to launch the much-coveted iPhone SE 2 and a second device - presumably the next-generation iPad Pro - at an event in March 2020.
10 Mar 2020
Yes BankYes Bank depositors can now use IMPS/NEFT to pay dues
The crisis-hit lender Yes Bank on Tuesday allowed customers to make certain transactions using instant money transfer services.
09 Mar 2020
Russia NewsPetrol, diesel prices fall; check new rates here
The prices of petrol and diesel fell for the fifth consecutive day on Monday as the global coronavirus outbreak had a ripple effect on crude oil rates.
09 Mar 2020
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Yes Bank crisis: In six months, depositors withdrew Rs. 18,000cr
The Yes Bank crisis may have been exposed last week, but depositors of the once famed lender anticipated trouble months ago, prompting them to withdraw their money.
09 Mar 2020
Saudi ArabiaSensex crashes 2,300 points; records biggest single-day fall in decade
Market indices Sensex and Nifty crashed on Monday trading 6% lower in the biggest single-day fall in at least a decade.
09 Mar 2020
Russia NewsOil plunges 30% as Saudis begin price war with Russia
Oil prices crashed by 30% on Monday after Saudi Arabia slashed prices launching a price war against Russia.
09 Mar 2020
Reliance JioReliance Jio launches Rs. 4,999 annual prepaid plan
Just days after replacing its Rs. 2,020 annual recharge plan with a Rs. 2,121 pack, Reliance Jio has launched a new Rs. 4,999 yearly prepaid plan in India.
08 Mar 2020
ICICI BankOPPO Fantastic Days sale: Best deals on popular OPPO smartphones
In an attempt to push sales during the ongoing festive season, OPPO is hosting the OPPO Fantastic Days sale on Amazon.
08 Mar 2020
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)Facing bad network, call drops? File a complaint with TRAI
With increasing mobile subscribers in India, the cellular network is not as consistent as before. Moreover, the incidents of call drops are also on the rise. But is there something that you can do about these issues?
08 Mar 2020
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor arrested by ED under PMLA
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested the founder of crisis-hit Yes Bank, Rana Kapoor, in the wee hours of Sunday.
07 Mar 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)SBI working on Yes Bank's reconstruction scheme, says bank chief
State Bank of India Chairperson Rajnish Kumar on Saturday said that the bank has received the draft scheme for the reconstruction of the crisis-hit Yes Bank.
07 Mar 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor's home raided by Enforcement Directorate
The Enforcement Directorate on Friday raided the home of Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor in Mumbai.
06 Mar 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Explained: The rise and fall of Yes Bank
Yes Bank depositors panicked when on Thursday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) capped cash withdrawals at Rs. 50,000.
06 Mar 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Amid Yes Bank crisis, Sitharaman assures depositors' money safe
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday gave assurance to the depositors of cash-starved Yes Bank.
06 Mar 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Yes Bank crisis: Things to know if you're a customer
In a drastic move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took over the board of private lender Yes Bank on Thursday night, while also putting a cap of Rs. 50,000 on withdrawals.
05 Mar 2020
IndiaTroubled Yes Bank under moratorium; withdrawals limited to Rs. 50,000
The Central government has imposed an order of moratorium on troubled private lender, Yes Bank, on Thursday as per the recommendation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
05 Mar 2020
AppleApple won't manufacture iPhone 11 in India: Here's why
A few days back, Apple chief Tim Cook announced the company's plan to launch its first brick-and-mortar store in India.
04 Mar 2020
HuaweiReliance Jio seeks permission for 5G trials in India: Report
Reliance Jio has sought permission from the government to begin 5G trials in India, becoming the first telco in the country to initiate such proceedings.
04 Mar 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court allows cryptocurrency trading, quashes RBI's ban
In a major development, the Supreme Court of India has allowed cryptocurrency trading in the country.
03 Mar 2020
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)Vodafone is offering extra 1.5GB/day with these prepaid plans
Vodafone is trying every bit to remain relevant in India as it struggles to clear the adjusted gross revenue dues of Rs. 53,000 crore. Recently, the telco wrote to the Department of Telecom seeking higher tariffs for data, calls and connection charges.
02 Mar 2020
ZomatoZomato barges into fin-tech, launches credit cards with RBL Bank
Following the footsteps of OLA and Amazon, food-tech giant Zomato has barged into the fin-tech space by launching two 'Edition' credit cards in partnership with RBL Bank.
02 Mar 2020
BusinessPekka Lundmark replacing Rajeev Suri as CEO of Nokia
Rajeev Suri, the CEO and President of Nokia, has decided to step down from the top spot by the end of August this year.
02 Mar 2020
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)Soon, you will get Wi-Fi on domestic Indian flights
Finally, you will be able to use internet service on domestic Indian flights.
