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  'Alcohol, Pornography...': BCCI's Strict Rules For Choosing Title Sponsor

  The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invited bids from entities for acquiring the national team lead sponsor rights.

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  Online Money Games Ban Faces First Legal Challenge From Rummy, Poker Games Firm A23

  In a court filing at the High Court of Karnataka in southwestern India, A23, which offers rummy and poker games, said the law "criminalises the legitimate business of playing online games of skill, which would result in the closure of various gaming companies overnight".

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  Chinese E-Commerce Giant AliExpress Sparks Outrage For Selling Lord Jagannath "Doormat"

  Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress has sparked outrage online for selling doormats featuring an image of Lord Jagannath, a revered Hindu deity.

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  Apple Introduces Video Call Support With Specialists For Shoppers In India

  The service allows customers to get tailored, personalised advice, enabling them to compare models and learn more about their options to decide on the product that suits their needs. The service supports customers on both iOS and non-iOS devices.

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  Apple Announces 'Shop with a Specialist over Video' Service in India for Tailored Buying Recommendations

  Apple on Wednesday introduced its ‘Shop with a Specialist over Video’ service in India. It enables customers to connect with knowledgeable Apple Specialists over a video call to get personalised buying recommendations, compare different product models, see available purchase options, and learn more about Apple devices. The service is offered in...

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  Google Chrome Gets AI-Powered Store Summaries to Improve Online Shopping Experience

  Google Chrome is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will help users make informed decisions while purchasing products online. On Monday, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced AI-powered store summaries that will show users relevant insights about products when they visit a product page on an e-commerce website.

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  Apple Expands Retail Presence in Saudi Arabia With Launch of Online Store and Official App

  Apple on Monday announced the expansion of its retail services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As part of this move, the Cupertino-based tech giant has launched Apple Store online and Apple Store app. This enables customers to purchase all of the devices in Apple’s portfolio, either through the web or app, directly from the company. They can also...

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  Anabolic Steroids Used For Muscle Growth Contain Toxic Metals: Research

  What are anabolic steroids? These are synthetic drugs designed to mimic the effects of testosterone. Medical professionals prescribe them for specific health issues.

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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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  Coinbase Launches Stablecoin Payments Service for E-Commerce

  Coinbase is launching a platform designed to make stablecoins a go-to payment method for online transactions. The payments initiative could help add new sources of revenue, according to Mark Palmer, analyst at Benchmark.

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  Apple Back to School Offer in India Brings Discounts on iPad Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac

  Apple has announced its Back to School offer on its online Education Store in India. The sale commenced June 17 and will run till September 30. It enables students enrolled in higher education, along with their educators, to enjoy special discounts on a variety of eligible Apple products such as iPad, MacBook, AirPods, and more. In addition to pric...

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  Google Unveils India-Focused Safety Charter, Shares How It Is Using AI to Combat Online Frauds and Scams

  Google unveiled its Safety Charter for India, highlighting how it is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify and prevent instances of cybercrimes across its products. The Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted that with the rise of India’s digital economy, the need for trust-based systems was high. The company is now using A...

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  "If You Wouldn't Drink Dogs' Milk...": PETA India's Ad Promoting Veganism Criticised Online

  Animal rights group PETA India is facing criticism online for its latest veganism campaign, launched earlier this month on World Milk Day.

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  Sony Announces Limited-Period Discount on Audio Products in India for World Music Day

  Sony has announced discount offers on several of its audio products in India to celebrate World Music Day, observed globally on June 21. The special prices will be valid from June 13 to June 22 via Sony's stores, website and other offline and online channels. Products ranging from true wireless stereo earphones and headphones to party speakers and ...

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  Google Says It Will Appeal Online Search Antitrust Decision

  Google on Saturday said it will appeal an antitrust decision under which a federal judge proposed less aggressive ways to restore online search competition. Antitrust enforcers are concerned about how Google's search monopoly gives it an advantage in AI products like Gemini and vice versa.