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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Launches 5G Service in Mumbai, Reveals Prepaid and Postpaid Plans
Vodafone Idea (Vi) launched its 5G services in India on Tuesday. The telecom service operator’s 5G network has gone live in Mumbai, with Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, and Punjab expected to be the next in line to get the service. The company has also added a microsite detailing its 5G connectivity and highlighted new prepaid and postpaid plans that us...
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WhatsApp Partners Department of Telecommunications to Tackle Scams and Digital Fraud
WhatsApp has joined forces with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat the misuse of telecom resources for scams and digital fraud. Partnering with DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit, WhatsApp will leverage relevant data to address financial fraud and cybercrime. Informative resources on identifying and reporting spam or scams will be ...
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SEBI Said to be Seeking Greater Access to Social Media Records
SEBI is seeking broader powers from the government to remove unauthorised financial advice from social media platforms. This is the second time since 2022 that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has sought such powers, with approval from the government still pending.
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Google Expands NotebookLM Plus to Google One AI Premium Subscribers
Google announced the expansion of NotebookLM Plus to individual users on Monday. The upgraded version of the platform that offers higher usage and more security tools has been only available to enterprises and education accounts so far. However, the Mountain View-based tech giant has now bundled it with the Google One AI Premium subscription. Those...
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Indian Government Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service to Public and Private Entities
The Indian government expanded the Aadhaar authentication service to both public and private entities across multiple sectors on Friday. The expansion was part of a recent amendment introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The ministry said the ease of restriction in accessing the authentication service will boo...
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Finance Minister Proposes ID Cards for Gig Workers, UPI-Linked Credit Cards for Street Vendors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Union Budget 2025 speech that gig workers will receive ID cards and healthcare access via a social security scheme. The government will invest in street vendors and online workers, providing identity cards and e-Shram portal registration. The PM SVANidhi scheme will be revamped with enhanced bank...
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CERT-in Warns Of High-Risk Security Flaws In Apple Products
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning to Apple users concerning multiple vulnerabilities found in iPad, Mac and other models. The advisory was issued this week after the government agency discovered many security flaws in the operating system that powers Apple's tablets, iPhone models and laptops among others. These...
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Top Discounts on Smartphones You Can Buy During Amazon Great Republic Day 2025 Sale
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 has entered its final days in India. The special discount sale kicked off on January 13 for all shoppers, after providing hours of early access to Prime members. The sale offers hundreds of deals across all major product segments and it will end on January 19. We have already covered the best offers on gadgets in...
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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025: Best Deals on Budget Smartphones
Amazon Great Republic Day 2025 sale has started in India with several deals and discounts on smartphones, ranging from top iPhone 16 Pro Max to the budget-friendly Lava O3. The sale started today at 12pm (noon)after offering 12 hours of early access for Prime subscribers.
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Flipkart Monumental Sale Begins on January 13; iPhone 16 Series, iPhone 16 Pro Series Deals Revealed
Flipkart Monumental Sale is set for January 13 in India, offering early access to Flipkart Plus and VIP members. This Republic Day special sale will feature discounts on mobile phones, smart TVs, and home appliances. Apple's iPhone 16 series will be available at a reduced price during the event.
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To Wi-Fi Or Not To Wi-Fi On A Plane? Pros And Cons Of Using Internet At 30,000 Feet
'Airplane mode' or 'Wi-Fi on'? As Air India now provides passengers free WiFi access, we asked people if they really want to use the internet on a flight.
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Jio Platforms Reportedly Partnering With Nvidia to Develop Affordable and Personalised AI Solutions
Jio Platforms is reportedly partnering with tech giants such as Nvidia intending to disrupt the Indian artificial intelligence (AI) space like it disrupted the telecom sector with competitive pricing and access to unlimited mobile data. As per the report, Jio is working with multiple companies to co-develop native large language models (LLMs).
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How to Check EPF Balance Online Using Different Methods?
This comprehensive guide explains how employees in India can check their EPF balance using a variety of methods, including the EPFO website, UMANG app, SMS services, and missed call facilities. It provides step-by-step instructions for accessing your EPF account details and staying informed about your contributions. Learn how to activate your Unive...
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Rapido Reportedly Fixes Security Flaw That Exposed User and Driver Information
Rapido has addressed a security flaw that exposed user and driver personal information via a feedback form, revealing names, email addresses, and phone numbers, according to a TechCrunch report. Discovered by a security researcher, the issue has been acknowledged and resolved by securing the portal to prevent unauthorised access and potential scams...
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McDonald’s India Delivery System Reportedly Exposed Personal Information of Customers Due to API Bug
McDonald’s India reportedly left the personal data of its customers and drivers exposed due to a security flaw. As per the report, the vulnerabilities arose due to bugs in the application programming interface (API) of the restaurant franchise’s delivery system. The entire McDonald’s India West and South divisions were said to be affected by ...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Launches 5G Service in Mumbai, Reveals Prepaid and Postpaid Plans
Vodafone Idea (Vi) launched its 5G services in India on Tuesday. The telecom service operator’s 5G network has gone live in Mumbai, with Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, and Punjab expected to be the next in line to get the service. The company has also added a microsite detailing its 5G connectivity and highlighted new prepaid and postpaid plans that us...
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WhatsApp Partners Department of Telecommunications to Tackle Scams and Digital Fraud
WhatsApp has joined forces with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat the misuse of telecom resources for scams and digital fraud. Partnering with DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit, WhatsApp will leverage relevant data to address financial fraud and cybercrime. Informative resources on identifying and reporting spam or scams will be ...
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SEBI Said to be Seeking Greater Access to Social Media Records
SEBI is seeking broader powers from the government to remove unauthorised financial advice from social media platforms. This is the second time since 2022 that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has sought such powers, with approval from the government still pending.
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Google Expands NotebookLM Plus to Google One AI Premium Subscribers
Google announced the expansion of NotebookLM Plus to individual users on Monday. The upgraded version of the platform that offers higher usage and more security tools has been only available to enterprises and education accounts so far. However, the Mountain View-based tech giant has now bundled it with the Google One AI Premium subscription. Those...
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Indian Government Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service to Public and Private Entities
The Indian government expanded the Aadhaar authentication service to both public and private entities across multiple sectors on Friday. The expansion was part of a recent amendment introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The ministry said the ease of restriction in accessing the authentication service will boo...
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Finance Minister Proposes ID Cards for Gig Workers, UPI-Linked Credit Cards for Street Vendors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Union Budget 2025 speech that gig workers will receive ID cards and healthcare access via a social security scheme. The government will invest in street vendors and online workers, providing identity cards and e-Shram portal registration. The PM SVANidhi scheme will be revamped with enhanced bank...
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CERT-in Warns Of High-Risk Security Flaws In Apple Products
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning to Apple users concerning multiple vulnerabilities found in iPad, Mac and other models. The advisory was issued this week after the government agency discovered many security flaws in the operating system that powers Apple's tablets, iPhone models and laptops among others. These...
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Top Discounts on Smartphones You Can Buy During Amazon Great Republic Day 2025 Sale
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 has entered its final days in India. The special discount sale kicked off on January 13 for all shoppers, after providing hours of early access to Prime members. The sale offers hundreds of deals across all major product segments and it will end on January 19. We have already covered the best offers on gadgets in...
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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025: Best Deals on Budget Smartphones
Amazon Great Republic Day 2025 sale has started in India with several deals and discounts on smartphones, ranging from top iPhone 16 Pro Max to the budget-friendly Lava O3. The sale started today at 12pm (noon)after offering 12 hours of early access for Prime subscribers.
-
Flipkart Monumental Sale Begins on January 13; iPhone 16 Series, iPhone 16 Pro Series Deals Revealed
Flipkart Monumental Sale is set for January 13 in India, offering early access to Flipkart Plus and VIP members. This Republic Day special sale will feature discounts on mobile phones, smart TVs, and home appliances. Apple's iPhone 16 series will be available at a reduced price during the event.
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To Wi-Fi Or Not To Wi-Fi On A Plane? Pros And Cons Of Using Internet At 30,000 Feet
'Airplane mode' or 'Wi-Fi on'? As Air India now provides passengers free WiFi access, we asked people if they really want to use the internet on a flight.
-
Jio Platforms Reportedly Partnering With Nvidia to Develop Affordable and Personalised AI Solutions
Jio Platforms is reportedly partnering with tech giants such as Nvidia intending to disrupt the Indian artificial intelligence (AI) space like it disrupted the telecom sector with competitive pricing and access to unlimited mobile data. As per the report, Jio is working with multiple companies to co-develop native large language models (LLMs).
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How to Check EPF Balance Online Using Different Methods?
This comprehensive guide explains how employees in India can check their EPF balance using a variety of methods, including the EPFO website, UMANG app, SMS services, and missed call facilities. It provides step-by-step instructions for accessing your EPF account details and staying informed about your contributions. Learn how to activate your Unive...
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Rapido Reportedly Fixes Security Flaw That Exposed User and Driver Information
Rapido has addressed a security flaw that exposed user and driver personal information via a feedback form, revealing names, email addresses, and phone numbers, according to a TechCrunch report. Discovered by a security researcher, the issue has been acknowledged and resolved by securing the portal to prevent unauthorised access and potential scams...
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McDonald’s India Delivery System Reportedly Exposed Personal Information of Customers Due to API Bug
McDonald’s India reportedly left the personal data of its customers and drivers exposed due to a security flaw. As per the report, the vulnerabilities arose due to bugs in the application programming interface (API) of the restaurant franchise’s delivery system. The entire McDonald’s India West and South divisions were said to be affected by ...
