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WhatsApp to replace green verification badge with blue checkmark

Tom
October 1, 2023

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, plans to replace the green verification badge with a blue checkmark for verified channels and businesses on Android. The change aligns with Meta’s aim for visual…

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Unified Payments Interface registers 10 billion transactions for second month in a row

Tom
October 1, 2023

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded 10.56 billion transactions worth Rs 15.8 trillion in September, maintaining its volume from August. PhonePe led the market with nearly 5 billion transactions, followed by…

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Authors alarmed by AI-generated counterfeit books on Amazon

Tom
October 1, 2023

Several authors have found AI-generated copies of their books being sold on Amazon, with the text seemingly created by tools like ChatGPT. Amazon has removed some of these fraudulent works,…

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AI advancements expected in upcoming Google Pixel 8 series

Tom
October 1, 2023

Google is set to unveil the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones at its annual event, with AI playing a significant role in the devices’ evolution. The phones, powered…

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Maruti Suzuki achieves record half-yearly sales of over 1 million units

Tom
October 1, 2023

Maruti Suzuki India reported a 3.9% year-on-year increase in September 2023 sales, selling a total of 1,81,343 units. The company surpassed the half-yearly sales mark of 1 million units for…

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Microplastics discovered in cave isolated from human contact

Tom
October 1, 2023

A cave sealed off from humans for 30 years has been found to contain high concentrations of microplastics, indicating their extensive environmental penetration. The microplastics were most concentrated at the…

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‘Jawan’ breaks record as highest-grossing film in PVR-INOX multiplexes

Tom
October 1, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ has become the highest-grossing film in PVR-INOX multiplex chains, surpassing ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ with over Rs 215 crore net. The film, directed by Atlee Kumar and…

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Dubai aims to establish fully functional flying taxi service by 2026

Tom
October 1, 2023

Dubai plans to establish a flying taxi network by 2026, built by Skyports, connecting major city destinations. Four landing sites are planned near key locations including Dubai International Airport and…

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OYO Rooms founder Ritesh Agarwal becomes youngest Shark on Shark Tank India Season 3

Tom
September 30, 2023

Ritesh Agarwal, founder of OYO Rooms, joins Shark Tank India Season 3 as the youngest panel member. Agarwal, a self-made billionaire, founded OYO Rooms at 19, which is now one…

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Byju’s to hold key board meeting for FY22 financial approval

Tom
September 30, 2023

Byju’s parent company, Think and Learn Pvt Ltd, plans a board meeting in October to approve and adopt its FY22 results. The meeting will include the board of directors, advisory…

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Apple working on iOS 17 update to resolve iPhone 15 Pro overheating problem

Tom
September 30, 2023

Apple has acknowledged a software bug causing the iPhone 15 series, particularly the Pro models, to overheat and is developing an iOS 17 update to fix it. The overheating issue…

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RBI extends deadline for exchanging ₹2,000 notes to October 7

Tom
September 30, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline for the public to exchange ₹2,000 notes until October 7, 2023. This move is aimed at giving people more time…

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GST notices sent to thousands of taxpayers for FY18

Soumajit Sinha
September 30, 2023

Taxpayers have been given 30 days to respond to these automated notices, with a September 30 deadline for notice issuance. The majority of these notices deal with GST output and…

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Blue Dart Announces General Price Increase Effective 2024

Tom
September 30, 2023

Blue Dart Express announced a 9.6% average shipment price hike from January 1, 2024. Price adjustment factors include macroeconomic conditions, inflationary pressures, and exchange rate fluctuations. New customers signing up…

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RBI Declares Rs 2,000 Notes Worthless after Sept 30, Details on Exchange Procedures

Tom
September 30, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India stated that Rs 2,000 notes will lose value after September 30, and dispelled rumors of deadline extension until October. Until September 30, Rs 2,000 notes…

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Young Investors Lose Out on Significant Retirement Savings Due to Delay: ICICI Pru Pension Fund CEO

Tom
September 30, 2023

Delay of two years in starting a monthly retirement fund contribution of Rs 10,000 can lead to a loss of Rs. 1.1 crore in retirement savings. National Pension System (NPS)…