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22 Dec 2018
DNAThis Chinese company can clone your dog for Rs. 38L
In what will come as a good news for pet owners, there's a biotech firm in China which clones dogs.
22 Dec 2018
West BengalAt GST Council meet, tax rates on 33 items reduced
At its 31st meeting in New Delhi, headed by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the GST council decided to move 33 items from 18% GST slab to 12% and 5%.
22 Dec 2018
Kailash GahlotDelhi: Cars to get costlier; one-time parking fee hiked 18-fold
Cars buyers in Delhi will see costs of cars go up significantly in 2019, as the Delhi Transport Department has approved a recommendation for hiking the one-time parking fee that is charged during vehicle registration.
22 Dec 2018
AndroidApparently, OnePlus trimmed 6T's bezels for an ad: Details here
From design to performance, OnePlus 6T checks all boxes for an amazing flagship.
21 Dec 2018
FlipkartTo take on Amazon Prime, Flipkart may venture into video-content
Soon, you may see video content offerings from Flipkart, one of the leading e-commerce players in the country.
21 Dec 2018
IndiaYou can now book KTM 790 Duke bike in India
While KTM India is yet to officially open bookings for the 790 Duke, the company's dealers have started taking pre-orders for the motorcycle.
21 Dec 2018
FlipkartFlipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal registers new company with IIT batchmate
Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal, along with investment banker Ankit Agarwal, has registered a new company - BAC Acquisitions Private Limited - according to data from the Registrar of Companies.
21 Dec 2018
SensexRupee slips 37p to 70.07 against USD in early trade
The rupee fell by 37 paise to 70.07 against the USD in early trade today amid strengthening of the USD against some currencies overseas and foreign fund outflows.
21 Dec 2018
GermanyAmazon 'mistakenly' sends someone's private Alexa recordings to stranger
Sales of virtual assistants, like Amazon's Alexa, are booming in many countries.
20 Dec 2018
India#FinancialBytes: 5 things to notice before finalizing your education loan
Education loans have become a necessity today; as the cost of education keeps skyrocketing, many students need to rely on loans for quality education.
20 Dec 2018
Bharti AirtelInfosys appoints Airtel veteran Nilanjan Roy as its new CFO
It seems like Infosys' search for a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has finally ended.
20 Dec 2018
IndiaSoon, govt could impose Rs. 12,000 fee on petrol/diesel vehicles
In a bid to push for greater usage of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, the government is on the verge of creating disincentives for petrol, diesel car owners.
20 Dec 2018
IndiaSwiggy raises $1bn in its largest funding round yet
Months after entering India's unicorn club, food delivery platform Swiggy has raised a whopping $1bn in fresh capital from existing and new investors.
20 Dec 2018
IndiaHere's why RBI stopped Paytm bank from enrolling new customers
Although Paytm got off to a good start with its payments bank initiative, opening of new bank accounts and e-wallets abruptly came to a halt in August this year, thanks to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
20 Dec 2018
IndiaAfter Hyderabad, IKEA eyes Noida with Rs. 5,000cr investment
A few months after opening its first Indian store in Hyderabad, Swedish furniture giant IKEA has now set its sight on Noida.
19 Dec 2018
India#FinancialBytes: 5 best credit cards for students in India
Credit cards have become an essential part of our lives today because of the convenience they offer.
18 Dec 2018
IndiaScooter-sharing platform Vogo raises $100mn from Ola
Bengaluru-based dockless scooter renting platform Vogo has raised a whopping $100mn from Indian ride-hailing giants Ola.
18 Dec 2018
Latest automobilesForce launches powerful Gurkha Xtreme SUV for Rs. 13 lakh
Force Motors has updated its Gurkha line of SUVs with a more powerful trim designed for moderate to extreme off-roading - Gurkha Xtreme.
18 Dec 2018
Bharti AirtelReliance Jio working with Flex to launch low-cost smartphones
Reliance Jio is in advanced talks with American tech manufacturer Flex to locally produce around 100 million low-cost smartphones, according to The Economic Times.
18 Dec 2018
State Bank of India (SBI)#FinancialBytes: Debit cards that are best for students in India
Debit cards are one of the most used payment methods today for both online and cashless offline transactions.
17 Dec 2018
JapanIconic scooter Lambretta set to make comeback in electric avatar
Lambretta, the popular scooter of the late 80s, is set to make a comeback in the Indian market.
17 Dec 2018
XiaomiXiaomi announces festive sale: Best deals on smartphones, Mi TVs
Xiaomi has announced its festive "No. 1 Mi Fan Sale" which starts from December 19.
17 Dec 2018
AssamTRAI revises rules, makes number portability a two-day process
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced a new set of rules to expedite the process of mobile number portability (MNP) in the country.
17 Dec 2018
iPhoneVine, HQ Trivia co-founder dies at 34; drug overdose suspected
Colin Kroll, the co-founder of video hosting service Vine and popular iPhone game HQ Trivia, was found dead in his New York City apartment on Sunday, apparently as a result of a drug overdose.
17 Dec 2018
India#FinancialBytes: What is Provident Fund and how to withdraw it?
The Employee Provident Fund (EPF), also known as Provident Fund, is a long-term investment instrument for the salaried individuals that is offered by the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO).
17 Dec 2018
IndiaKTM 790 Duke to launch in India by early 2019
First unveiled last year at the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA), the KTM 790 Duke is all set to be launched in India by March next year, according to reports.
16 Dec 2018
IndiaNissan India now accepting bookings for the 2019 Kicks SUV
Nissan India is now officially accepting bookings for its recently unveiled Kicks SUV.
16 Dec 2018
Bharti AirtelAirtel extends free Amazon Prime offer to new broadband customers
Expanding its Amazon Prime offer to more customers, Bharti Airtel is now offering the free annual membership with Rs. 799 broadband plan as well.
16 Dec 2018
AppleApple accused of 'misleading' customers about display, hiding notch
Apple has been accused of misleading customers about the display of the iPhone X, Xs, and Xs Max.
15 Dec 2018
Supreme Court Of India#FinancialBytes: Important financial deadlines to watch out for in 2019
Staying on top of key financial deadlines is essential to avoid penalties and have an organized financial life.
15 Dec 2018
IndiaGoogle Shopping: What it means for consumers and merchants
Aimed at simplifying online shopping, Google recently introduced its latest 'Shopping' feature in India.
14 Dec 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)WPI-based inflation falls to 4.64% in November, a three-month low
Inflation based on wholesale prices fell to a three-month low of 4.64% in November, as prices of food articles, especially vegetables, softened.
14 Dec 2018
FlipkartBinny Bansal to begin second innings with another startup, xto10x
Barely a month has passed since Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal stepped down as the CEO of the Flipkart Group, and already, speculations are rife about his next venture.
14 Dec 2018
Bank StrikeBanks could remain shut for 5-days in December: Details here
Your bank related work could take a hit for a few days in December as officials are likely to go on strike.
14 Dec 2018
India#FinancialBytes: 5 apps to help homemakers manage finances better
Financial management, planning, and budgeting are essential skills homemakers should have in order to run their household smoothly.
13 Dec 2018
Bharti AirtelHow Bharti Airtel plans to beat Reliance Jio
In a bid to take on Reliance Jio, which is fast expanding its subscriber base, Bharti Airtel is considering to launch budget VoLTE smartphones.
13 Dec 2018
IndiaGoogle shopping goes live, bringing a new search experience
Finally, Google is rolling out its dedicated 'Shopping' experience in India.
13 Dec 2018
Maruti SuzukiTata Motors PV prices to see upto Rs. 40,000 jump
Tata Motors today said it will hike prices of its passenger vehicles (PV) across models by up to Rs. 40,000 from January 1, 2019, to offset the impact of rising input costs and increase in fuel prices.
13 Dec 2018
Bharti AirtelSensex rises over 200 points, Nifty reclaims 10,800 mark
The equity benchmark BSE Sensex today rose 263.70 points, or 0.74%, to 36,042.77 in early trade, a day after Shaktikanta Das took charge as the new Governor of RBI and promised to take all stakeholders along on key policy issues to maintain growth while keeping inflation under check.
13 Dec 2018
India#PNBScam: Interpol issues red corner notice against Mehul Choksi
Almost half a year after Interpol had issued a red corner notice against absconding diamantaire Nirav Modi, the agency has issued a red corner notice against his uncle and accomplice in the Rs. 14,000cr PNB scam, Mehul Choksi.
