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Flex By Google Pay: Google Partners With Axis Bank to Introduce UPI-Powered, Digital Credit Card
Google Pay has introduced Flex, a UPI-powered, digital co-branded credit card built on the RuPay network, debuting with the Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card. Users can apply within the app, earn instant rewards, and manage payments and repayments directly in Google Pay. The launch is aimed at increasing everyday credit access in India.
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OTT Content Not Under Censor Board, Regulated Under IT Rules: Centre
In a move aimed at curbing obscenity and making the internet safe for users, including women and children, the Centre has listed norms, making it mandatory for social media platforms to appoint local officers and publish compliance reports.
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Video Of Tourist Activities On 'Fake Snow' In Manali Goes Viral, Internet Can't Stop Laughing
A viral video showed tourists posing for photos and attempting winter sport activities at an allegedly fake 'snow point' in Manali. Many social media users reacted humorously.
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SBI YONO 2.0 Launch: State Bank of India Reportedly Targets 20 Crore Users, Plans to Hire 6,500 Staff
SBI YONO 2.0 was launched in India on Monday by the State Bank of India (SBI). The new platform integrates the financial institution's mobile banking app and its internet banking portal into a single backend architecture, allowing it to share resources while offering seamless switching between the two. Additionally, it also has enhanced security fe...
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How to Block SBI Credit Card Online? A Step-by-Step Guide
If your SBI credit card is lost or stolen, blocking it immediately is the safest way to prevent financial loss. SBI allows users to block their credit cards online through the SBI Card website or the YONO SBI app without visiting a branch. The process is quick and involves logging in, selecting the lost or stolen card option, and submitting the req...
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WhatsApp Prepares to Expand Ads on Status and Channels to More Users
WhatsApp started rolling out ads in WhatsApp Status and Channels. Several users have spotted the ads on WhatsApp, but these ads do not appear in private chats. The company is displaying a pop-up message on the platform informing users that they will begin seeing ads on the app. Personal messages, calls, and statuses are claimed to remain end-to-end...
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OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.1-Powered ChatGPT Personalities in India
OpenAI has rolled out personalities in ChatGPT to Indian users. On Wednesday, many users were greeted with a pop-up message on the home page of the chatbot’s web interface, letting them know that they can now select from eight different personality types to tailor the responses of ChatGPT.
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Bank of Baroda Balance Check Number: How to Check BOB Account Balance Online Using Different Methods
Bank of Baroda or BOB customers can check their account balance via various online and offline methods. While some people might prefer visiting a branch in their vicinity, it is not always possible to do so. If such scenarios, you can check your BOB account balance through the bank's mobile banking app, internet banking, SMS and missed call banking...
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Google’s Year in Search 2025: Top Trending Topics in India—From Gemini to Squid Games
Google on Thursday announced the Year in Search 2025, revealing several notable trends with regard to searches made by users in India this year. The most trending search in 2025 was the Indian Premier League, owing to the strong affection for the sport in the country. Gemini, surprisingly, was the second most trending search, which indicates increa...
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How to Use Telegram Web: A Step-by-Step Guide
Telegram Web lets you access your Telegram chats directly from a browser without installing a desktop app. It syncs with your phone in real time, making it easy to send messages, share files, and manage groups while working on a computer. You can log in quickly using a QR code or enter your phone number and confirm with a code sent to your app. Sin...
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BSNL Gains 2 Million Users While Vi Loses 3 Million Subscribers in October, TRAI Data Reveals
India’s telecom market saw a slight rise in wireless users in October, as per the latest TRAI data. Reliance Jio led growth once again with 1.997 million new additions. BSNL also reported gains, adding 0.269 million subscribers. Vodafone Idea, meanwhile, continued to struggle, losing 0.2083 million users during the month.
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The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
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Internet Slams Organisers Of Delhi Pollution Protest For Hijacking Movement: 'You have Betrayed Trust'
Social media users slammed Scientists for Society (SFS) and related entities for hijacking the Delhi pollution protest that turned violent on Sunday.
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Most Common Passwords in 2025: ‘123456’ and ‘Admin’ Tops the List, Research Says
A new NordPass report shows “123456” remains the most common password globally in 2025, followed by “admin” and other simple number strings. India’s list mirrors global trends, with “Pass@123” also appearing. NordPass says weak and guessable passwords remain widespread across age groups despite rising awareness. The firm recommends st...
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Elon Musk's Grok AI Recognises Lord Ganesha, Wows the Internet
Elon Musk impressed many netizens on Tuesday after he posted a conversation with the Grok chatbot. In the conversation, the multipreneur shared an image of Lord Ganesha and asked the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to identify the deity. Not only was the chatbot able to identify the Indian God, it was also able to describe the identifying feat...
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Tech Tip [September 14, 2024]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2024-09/5cqftgf8_tech-tips_640x480_14_September_24.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Tech Tip [September 14, 2024]")
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Flex By Google Pay: Google Partners With Axis Bank to Introduce UPI-Powered, Digital Credit Card
Google Pay has introduced Flex, a UPI-powered, digital co-branded credit card built on the RuPay network, debuting with the Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card. Users can apply within the app, earn instant rewards, and manage payments and repayments directly in Google Pay. The launch is aimed at increasing everyday credit access in India.
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OTT Content Not Under Censor Board, Regulated Under IT Rules: Centre
In a move aimed at curbing obscenity and making the internet safe for users, including women and children, the Centre has listed norms, making it mandatory for social media platforms to appoint local officers and publish compliance reports.
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Video Of Tourist Activities On 'Fake Snow' In Manali Goes Viral, Internet Can't Stop Laughing
A viral video showed tourists posing for photos and attempting winter sport activities at an allegedly fake 'snow point' in Manali. Many social media users reacted humorously.
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SBI YONO 2.0 Launch: State Bank of India Reportedly Targets 20 Crore Users, Plans to Hire 6,500 Staff
SBI YONO 2.0 was launched in India on Monday by the State Bank of India (SBI). The new platform integrates the financial institution's mobile banking app and its internet banking portal into a single backend architecture, allowing it to share resources while offering seamless switching between the two. Additionally, it also has enhanced security fe...
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How to Block SBI Credit Card Online? A Step-by-Step Guide
If your SBI credit card is lost or stolen, blocking it immediately is the safest way to prevent financial loss. SBI allows users to block their credit cards online through the SBI Card website or the YONO SBI app without visiting a branch. The process is quick and involves logging in, selecting the lost or stolen card option, and submitting the req...
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WhatsApp Prepares to Expand Ads on Status and Channels to More Users
WhatsApp started rolling out ads in WhatsApp Status and Channels. Several users have spotted the ads on WhatsApp, but these ads do not appear in private chats. The company is displaying a pop-up message on the platform informing users that they will begin seeing ads on the app. Personal messages, calls, and statuses are claimed to remain end-to-end...
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OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.1-Powered ChatGPT Personalities in India
OpenAI has rolled out personalities in ChatGPT to Indian users. On Wednesday, many users were greeted with a pop-up message on the home page of the chatbot’s web interface, letting them know that they can now select from eight different personality types to tailor the responses of ChatGPT.
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Bank of Baroda Balance Check Number: How to Check BOB Account Balance Online Using Different Methods
Bank of Baroda or BOB customers can check their account balance via various online and offline methods. While some people might prefer visiting a branch in their vicinity, it is not always possible to do so. If such scenarios, you can check your BOB account balance through the bank's mobile banking app, internet banking, SMS and missed call banking...
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Google’s Year in Search 2025: Top Trending Topics in India—From Gemini to Squid Games
Google on Thursday announced the Year in Search 2025, revealing several notable trends with regard to searches made by users in India this year. The most trending search in 2025 was the Indian Premier League, owing to the strong affection for the sport in the country. Gemini, surprisingly, was the second most trending search, which indicates increa...
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How to Use Telegram Web: A Step-by-Step Guide
Telegram Web lets you access your Telegram chats directly from a browser without installing a desktop app. It syncs with your phone in real time, making it easy to send messages, share files, and manage groups while working on a computer. You can log in quickly using a QR code or enter your phone number and confirm with a code sent to your app. Sin...
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BSNL Gains 2 Million Users While Vi Loses 3 Million Subscribers in October, TRAI Data Reveals
India’s telecom market saw a slight rise in wireless users in October, as per the latest TRAI data. Reliance Jio led growth once again with 1.997 million new additions. BSNL also reported gains, adding 0.269 million subscribers. Vodafone Idea, meanwhile, continued to struggle, losing 0.2083 million users during the month.
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The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
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Internet Slams Organisers Of Delhi Pollution Protest For Hijacking Movement: 'You have Betrayed Trust'
Social media users slammed Scientists for Society (SFS) and related entities for hijacking the Delhi pollution protest that turned violent on Sunday.
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Most Common Passwords in 2025: ‘123456’ and ‘Admin’ Tops the List, Research Says
A new NordPass report shows “123456” remains the most common password globally in 2025, followed by “admin” and other simple number strings. India’s list mirrors global trends, with “Pass@123” also appearing. NordPass says weak and guessable passwords remain widespread across age groups despite rising awareness. The firm recommends st...
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Elon Musk's Grok AI Recognises Lord Ganesha, Wows the Internet
Elon Musk impressed many netizens on Tuesday after he posted a conversation with the Grok chatbot. In the conversation, the multipreneur shared an image of Lord Ganesha and asked the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to identify the deity. Not only was the chatbot able to identify the Indian God, it was also able to describe the identifying feat...
