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Walmart-Backed Flipkart Turns to Videos and Livestream to Woo Indian Online Shoppers
Flipkart is using social videos and livestreams to convert young consumers spending a lot of time on their smartphones into loyal customers. While the concept of online retailers using videos to boost sales has been around for years, Flipkart hopes this strategy will give it an edge over rivals like Amazon.com and Reliance Industries in India.
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Man "Struggling" In India After Returning From Canada, Asks Internet For Life-Improving Tips
The man took to social media to share his pain and also asked internet users for tips to "improve quality of life" in India.
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PhonePe to Launch UPI Payments App for Feature Phones With P2P Transfers, Offline QR Payments
PhonePe announced on Friday that it is planning to launch a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) solution for feature phone users in India. The digital payments and financial services company highlighted that the payment solution will be built on the UPI 123Pay technology. The service will be built on conversational engagement platform Gupshup’s GSPa...
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Elon Musk’s Starlink to Launch in India With Plans Priced Under Rs. 850 Per Month: Report
Starlink is said to be gearing up to introduce its satellite communication services in India after clearing most of the regulatory hurdles. With the launch getting closer, a report suggests that its plans could be priced as low as $10 (roughly Rs. 850) per month with unlimited data. With this, the Elon Musk-backed company aims to rapidly grow its u...
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X Restores Access After Thousands of Users Report X Website and App Not Working
X (formerly Twitter) is experiencing widespread outages, including in India, with users unable to load posts or videos on both the website and mobile apps this Saturday. Reports on a popular downtime tracking website confirm the inaccessibility. While the X developer platform indicated a site-wide outage was resolved days ago, some login-related fu...
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DoT to Share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Data With Banks, UPI Service Providers and Financial Institutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) data with financial institutions, including banks and UPI providers. This FRI metric, developed by the Digital Intelligence Platform, classifies mobile numbers into three risk levels linked to financial fraud. PhonePe is an early adopter, using FRI data to al...
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Operation Sindoor: Important Dos and Don'ts Shared by IT Ministry to Prevent Misinformation
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released online safety guidelines for citizens in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The advisory aims to educate users about the risks of misinformation and emphasises the need for cybersecurity precautions. Users have been urged to report any misinformation to the PIB via WhatsApp and...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Begins Trial of 5G Services in Delhi Ahead of Commercial Rollout
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded the availability of its 5G services to one more city in India. Following its introduction in Chandigarh and Patna last month, consumers in Delhi can now avail of Vi’s 5G services. This is said to be part of the initial 5G rollout phase and may only be available to select users as of now. Notably, the telecom operat...
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YouTube Testing Two-Person Premium Subscription Plans in India
YouTube is testing a two-person subscription plan for its Premium service. The company said that they are piloting the new tier in four countries, including India. It is expected to roll out to all users eventually. This is being seen as a move to push YouTube's subscription growth. Much like the Spotify Duo plan, the two-person YouTube Premium mem...
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DoT Issues Norms for Satcom Services as Musk's Starlink Looks to Enter Indian Market
The DoT has barred companies from linking connection of users in any form with any terminal or facility located outside the country's border as well as processing of their data overseas. The move assumes significance as the government is, for the first time, gearing up to open satellite communication service for the general public
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Deals on Front Loading Washing Machines
If you’re on the hunt for a front-loading washing machine to make laundry less of a hassle, then the Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 is a great avenue for buying one. The sale kicked off on May 1 for users in India and brings hefty discounts on products across various categories such as smartphones, tablets, headphones, refrigerators, washing machi...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Deals on Microwave Ovens
Amazon is offeringup to a 40 percent discount on home appliances. Apart from this, one can also get No Cost EMI on select models. Moreover, users will get a 10 percent instant discount while using an HDFC Bank credit card and EMI transactions. Interestingly, customers can get a microwave for as low as Rs. 4,899 during the Amazon Great Summer Sale 2...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Deals on Mobile Accessories
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025Â began for all users in India at noon on May 1. Amazon Prime users got a 12-hour head start as the sale went live for them at midnight on the same day. During the ongoing sale, a wide range of items is being offered at lowered prices with lucrative offers. Here, we have put together the top deals that you can enjoy on ...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Deals on Smart TVs Under Rs 50,000
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 started in India on May 1 for all users in the country. During the ongoing sale, shoppers can enjoy lucrative discounts on a wide range of essential items like fashion items, stationery, furniture, large appliances and personal gadgets. Here we have put together some of the best deals you can avail of on smart televis...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Laptop Deals for Students
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 started for all users on Thursday, May 1, at noon. The e-commerce giant opened the sale exclusively for Prime members at midnight of the same day, providing early access to deals and discounts. The platform-wide sale brings discounts on a wide range of products across all categories.
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Walmart-Backed Flipkart Turns to Videos and Livestream to Woo Indian Online Shoppers
Flipkart is using social videos and livestreams to convert young consumers spending a lot of time on their smartphones into loyal customers. While the concept of online retailers using videos to boost sales has been around for years, Flipkart hopes this strategy will give it an edge over rivals like Amazon.com and Reliance Industries in India.
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Man "Struggling" In India After Returning From Canada, Asks Internet For Life-Improving Tips
The man took to social media to share his pain and also asked internet users for tips to "improve quality of life" in India.
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PhonePe to Launch UPI Payments App for Feature Phones With P2P Transfers, Offline QR Payments
PhonePe announced on Friday that it is planning to launch a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) solution for feature phone users in India. The digital payments and financial services company highlighted that the payment solution will be built on the UPI 123Pay technology. The service will be built on conversational engagement platform Gupshup’s GSPa...
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Elon Musk’s Starlink to Launch in India With Plans Priced Under Rs. 850 Per Month: Report
Starlink is said to be gearing up to introduce its satellite communication services in India after clearing most of the regulatory hurdles. With the launch getting closer, a report suggests that its plans could be priced as low as $10 (roughly Rs. 850) per month with unlimited data. With this, the Elon Musk-backed company aims to rapidly grow its u...
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X Restores Access After Thousands of Users Report X Website and App Not Working
X (formerly Twitter) is experiencing widespread outages, including in India, with users unable to load posts or videos on both the website and mobile apps this Saturday. Reports on a popular downtime tracking website confirm the inaccessibility. While the X developer platform indicated a site-wide outage was resolved days ago, some login-related fu...
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DoT to Share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Data With Banks, UPI Service Providers and Financial Institutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) data with financial institutions, including banks and UPI providers. This FRI metric, developed by the Digital Intelligence Platform, classifies mobile numbers into three risk levels linked to financial fraud. PhonePe is an early adopter, using FRI data to al...
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Operation Sindoor: Important Dos and Don'ts Shared by IT Ministry to Prevent Misinformation
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released online safety guidelines for citizens in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The advisory aims to educate users about the risks of misinformation and emphasises the need for cybersecurity precautions. Users have been urged to report any misinformation to the PIB via WhatsApp and...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Begins Trial of 5G Services in Delhi Ahead of Commercial Rollout
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded the availability of its 5G services to one more city in India. Following its introduction in Chandigarh and Patna last month, consumers in Delhi can now avail of Vi’s 5G services. This is said to be part of the initial 5G rollout phase and may only be available to select users as of now. Notably, the telecom operat...
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YouTube Testing Two-Person Premium Subscription Plans in India
YouTube is testing a two-person subscription plan for its Premium service. The company said that they are piloting the new tier in four countries, including India. It is expected to roll out to all users eventually. This is being seen as a move to push YouTube's subscription growth. Much like the Spotify Duo plan, the two-person YouTube Premium mem...
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DoT Issues Norms for Satcom Services as Musk's Starlink Looks to Enter Indian Market
The DoT has barred companies from linking connection of users in any form with any terminal or facility located outside the country's border as well as processing of their data overseas. The move assumes significance as the government is, for the first time, gearing up to open satellite communication service for the general public
-
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Deals on Front Loading Washing Machines
If you’re on the hunt for a front-loading washing machine to make laundry less of a hassle, then the Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 is a great avenue for buying one. The sale kicked off on May 1 for users in India and brings hefty discounts on products across various categories such as smartphones, tablets, headphones, refrigerators, washing machi...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Deals on Microwave Ovens
Amazon is offeringup to a 40 percent discount on home appliances. Apart from this, one can also get No Cost EMI on select models. Moreover, users will get a 10 percent instant discount while using an HDFC Bank credit card and EMI transactions. Interestingly, customers can get a microwave for as low as Rs. 4,899 during the Amazon Great Summer Sale 2...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Deals on Mobile Accessories
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025Â began for all users in India at noon on May 1. Amazon Prime users got a 12-hour head start as the sale went live for them at midnight on the same day. During the ongoing sale, a wide range of items is being offered at lowered prices with lucrative offers. Here, we have put together the top deals that you can enjoy on ...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Deals on Smart TVs Under Rs 50,000
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 started in India on May 1 for all users in the country. During the ongoing sale, shoppers can enjoy lucrative discounts on a wide range of essential items like fashion items, stationery, furniture, large appliances and personal gadgets. Here we have put together some of the best deals you can avail of on smart televis...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Laptop Deals for Students
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 started for all users on Thursday, May 1, at noon. The e-commerce giant opened the sale exclusively for Prime members at midnight of the same day, providing early access to deals and discounts. The platform-wide sale brings discounts on a wide range of products across all categories.
