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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Silently Rolls Out Rs. 340 Recharge Plan With 1GB Daily Data, 28-Day Validity
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has silently rolled out a new prepaid recharge plan for users in India. It offers benefits such as unlimited voice calls, daily data, and a set number of SMS per day. The plan is said to be available in select telecom circles in the country and comes with a service validity of 28 days. Alongside, prepaid Vi customers also benefit...
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India Ends Trans-Shipment Facility For Bangladesh To Export Goods To Other Countries
The government has terminated the trans-shipment facility that allowed export cargo from Bangladesh to third countries using Indian land customs stations en route to ports and airports, according to a government circular.
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Amazon Prime Video Launches Apple TV+ as an Add-on Subscription in India and Other Countries
Amazon Prime Video announced the availability of Apple TV+ as an add-on subscription in India and select other countries on Wednesday. Customers who have already purchased an Amazon Prime subscription can sign up for Apple’s video streaming service by paying Rs. 99 per month.
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RBI Imposes Rs 75 Lakh Penalty On HDFC Bank For Breach Of Norms
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 75 lakh on HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, for not complying with directions in the RBI's Know Your Customer (KYC) master direction, according to officials.
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Swiggy Instamart Launches 10-Minute Smartphone Delivery Service in Select Indian Cities
Swiggy Instamart has announced a fast delivery service for smartphones in India. The quick delivery platform will sell smartphones from brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, and Redmi to customers in select locations. The service will likely be rolled out to more areas eventually. Customers can order the latest iPhone 16e on the instant delivery pl...
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Jio Partners With SpaceX to Offer Starlink Broadband Internet Services in India
Jio Platforms Limited announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX on Wednesday, a move which will introduce Starlink broadband services in India. The Reliance Industry subsidiary says it will leverage the Elon Musk-owned company’s constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites to provide its customers with high-speed broadband services even in the...
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Airtel Partners Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Bring Starlink Satellite Communications Services to India
Airtel has announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to deliver Starlink’s high-speed internet to its customers in India. This marks the first agreement in the country, pending SpaceX’s authorization to sell Starlink locally. The collaboration aims to offer Starlink equipment in Airtel stores, provide Starlink services to business clien...
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Government Axes Import Tax on Some Smartphone Parts in Boost to Apple, Xiaomi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the removal of import duties on key mobile phone components in the annual budget, boosting local production and benefiting firms like Apple and Xiaomi. India's electronics production has more than doubled in six years, making the country the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series With Corning Gorilla Armor 2 Available for Pre-Order in India: See Price, Benefits
Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched in India on January 22, with pre-orders going live on January 23. The series includes the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra handsets. The company has now detailed some of the pre-order benefits that customers in the country can enjoy. The phones are powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Eli...
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JioFiber, Jio AirFiber Subscribers Get Two-Year YouTube Premium Access on Select Plans
Reliance Jio announced that some of its JioFiber and AirFiber users in the country will be able to access YouTube Premium services for free for two years. The offer is extended to some JioFiber and AirFiber postpaid customers in the country, who avail of select plans. Users will need to link their Google accounts to enjoy the benefits.
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Passport Seva Kendra To Be Opened In Each Lok Sabha Constituency: Scindia
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) will be opened in each of the country's 543 parliamentary constituencies.
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2 Brazilians Arrested For Smuggling Drugs Worth Rs 20 Crore At Delhi Airport
Two Brazilians were arrested at the international airport here for smuggling into the country cocaine worth Rs 20 crore , the customs department said on Sunday.
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Joe Biden Administration Deports More Migrants Than Donald Trump's, Hits 10-Year High
Majority of the deportations in the year 2024 involved illegal migrants who were apprehended by border officials compared to those arrested in the country's interior. About 82 per cent of immigrants deported were arrested by border officials.
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Reliance Jio Launches Rs 2,025 New Year Welcome Plan 2025: See Benefits, Validity
Reliance Jio has introduced a new prepaid plan for its customers in India. This plan offers unlimited voice calls and SMS services in the country alongside other benefits. It offers all users an opportunity to get gifts worth Rs. 2,150. These gifts include discounts on shopping websites, food delivery apps as well as flight booking platforms.
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Netflix Says 70 Million Users Now Watch Shows With Advertising
More than 50 percent of new subscribers are opting for Netflix’s ad-supported plan in the countries where it is available. Netflix has priced its advertising-supported plan as a less-expensive alternative for cost-conscious users.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Silently Rolls Out Rs. 340 Recharge Plan With 1GB Daily Data, 28-Day Validity
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has silently rolled out a new prepaid recharge plan for users in India. It offers benefits such as unlimited voice calls, daily data, and a set number of SMS per day. The plan is said to be available in select telecom circles in the country and comes with a service validity of 28 days. Alongside, prepaid Vi customers also benefit...
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India Ends Trans-Shipment Facility For Bangladesh To Export Goods To Other Countries
The government has terminated the trans-shipment facility that allowed export cargo from Bangladesh to third countries using Indian land customs stations en route to ports and airports, according to a government circular.
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Amazon Prime Video Launches Apple TV+ as an Add-on Subscription in India and Other Countries
Amazon Prime Video announced the availability of Apple TV+ as an add-on subscription in India and select other countries on Wednesday. Customers who have already purchased an Amazon Prime subscription can sign up for Apple’s video streaming service by paying Rs. 99 per month.
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RBI Imposes Rs 75 Lakh Penalty On HDFC Bank For Breach Of Norms
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 75 lakh on HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, for not complying with directions in the RBI's Know Your Customer (KYC) master direction, according to officials.
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Swiggy Instamart Launches 10-Minute Smartphone Delivery Service in Select Indian Cities
Swiggy Instamart has announced a fast delivery service for smartphones in India. The quick delivery platform will sell smartphones from brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, and Redmi to customers in select locations. The service will likely be rolled out to more areas eventually. Customers can order the latest iPhone 16e on the instant delivery pl...
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Jio Partners With SpaceX to Offer Starlink Broadband Internet Services in India
Jio Platforms Limited announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX on Wednesday, a move which will introduce Starlink broadband services in India. The Reliance Industry subsidiary says it will leverage the Elon Musk-owned company’s constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites to provide its customers with high-speed broadband services even in the...
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Airtel Partners Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Bring Starlink Satellite Communications Services to India
Airtel has announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to deliver Starlink’s high-speed internet to its customers in India. This marks the first agreement in the country, pending SpaceX’s authorization to sell Starlink locally. The collaboration aims to offer Starlink equipment in Airtel stores, provide Starlink services to business clien...
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Government Axes Import Tax on Some Smartphone Parts in Boost to Apple, Xiaomi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the removal of import duties on key mobile phone components in the annual budget, boosting local production and benefiting firms like Apple and Xiaomi. India's electronics production has more than doubled in six years, making the country the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series With Corning Gorilla Armor 2 Available for Pre-Order in India: See Price, Benefits
Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched in India on January 22, with pre-orders going live on January 23. The series includes the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra handsets. The company has now detailed some of the pre-order benefits that customers in the country can enjoy. The phones are powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Eli...
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JioFiber, Jio AirFiber Subscribers Get Two-Year YouTube Premium Access on Select Plans
Reliance Jio announced that some of its JioFiber and AirFiber users in the country will be able to access YouTube Premium services for free for two years. The offer is extended to some JioFiber and AirFiber postpaid customers in the country, who avail of select plans. Users will need to link their Google accounts to enjoy the benefits.
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Passport Seva Kendra To Be Opened In Each Lok Sabha Constituency: Scindia
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) will be opened in each of the country's 543 parliamentary constituencies.
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2 Brazilians Arrested For Smuggling Drugs Worth Rs 20 Crore At Delhi Airport
Two Brazilians were arrested at the international airport here for smuggling into the country cocaine worth Rs 20 crore , the customs department said on Sunday.
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Joe Biden Administration Deports More Migrants Than Donald Trump's, Hits 10-Year High
Majority of the deportations in the year 2024 involved illegal migrants who were apprehended by border officials compared to those arrested in the country's interior. About 82 per cent of immigrants deported were arrested by border officials.
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Reliance Jio Launches Rs 2,025 New Year Welcome Plan 2025: See Benefits, Validity
Reliance Jio has introduced a new prepaid plan for its customers in India. This plan offers unlimited voice calls and SMS services in the country alongside other benefits. It offers all users an opportunity to get gifts worth Rs. 2,150. These gifts include discounts on shopping websites, food delivery apps as well as flight booking platforms.
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Netflix Says 70 Million Users Now Watch Shows With Advertising
More than 50 percent of new subscribers are opting for Netflix’s ad-supported plan in the countries where it is available. Netflix has priced its advertising-supported plan as a less-expensive alternative for cost-conscious users.
