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Does Vladimir Putin Use A Smartphone? What Top Russia Official Said
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Russian President Vladimir Putin will be on a two-day visit to India on December 4 and 5. Apart from holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin will also attend a state banquet and review India-Russia ties.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chile Approves Law Banning Smartphone Use By Children At School
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Chile's parliament on Tuesday approved a law banning the use of smartphones by pupils on school premises, the latest country to restrict such access over concerns for children's mental and physical health.
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www.ndtv.com
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Emirates Bans Use Of Power Banks On All Flights From October 1. Here's Why
- Wednesday October 1, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Jigyasa Kakwani
A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and cameras.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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"Focus On Studies": Ban On Smartphones In Afghanistan Schools Kicks In
- Wednesday June 18, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
A ban on smartphones in schools issued by Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan came into force, students and teachers confirmed to AFP on Wednesday, over concerns of "focus" and "Islamic law".
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www.ndtv.com
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Carl Pei on How Nothing and CMF Are Betting Big on India’s Youth, Beyond AI Hype, and Bold Smartphone Market Strategy
- Tuesday April 29, 2025
- Written by Ketan Pratap
Gadgets 360 got a chance to sit with Nothing CEO Carl Pei to talk about new phones, the Indian smartphone market, innovation challenges, and future plans. Pei spoke about the AI hype and how he wants to ban the use of the word "AI" in the company. He also talked about the young user base and the bold smartphone market strategy for a market like Ind...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Honor Announces Integration of DeepSeek-R1 AI Model With Yoyo Assistant in China
- Monday February 10, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Honor, the Chinese smartphone brand, announced the integration of its Yoyo virtual assistant with the DeepSeek-R1 artificial intelligence (AI) model on Saturday. The company claimed to have become the first Android manufacturer to offer the AI model in its devices. With this, the company's native assistant will be able to tap into the capabilities ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple Said to Offer $100 Million to Undo Indonesia iPhone 16 Ban
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Faris Mokhtar, Bloomberg News
After Apple submitted its increased offer, Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry, which last month blocked a permit allowing the sale of the iPhone 16, is now demanding that the technology behemoth alter its investment plans to focus more on research and development for its smartphones in the country, the people said.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Indonesia Bans Sales of Google Phones Days After Blocking Apple's iPhone 16
- Friday November 1, 2024
- Reuters
Indonesia has imposed a ban on the sale of Google Pixel smartphones, citing regulations that mandate the inclusion of at least 40 percent locally produced components. This move comes shortly after the prohibition of Apple's iPhone 16 sales in the country, for a similar reason.
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www.gadgets360.com
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After iPhone 16, Indonesia Bans Sale Of Google Smartphones
- Friday November 1, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Indonesia said it has banned sales of smartphones made by Alphabet's Google due to rules requiring the use of locally manufactured components.
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www.ndtv.com
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California Passes Law To Ban Or Restrict Smartphones In School
- Tuesday September 24, 2024
- World News | Reuters
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday a bill that requires schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones, amid a growing consensus that excess usage can increase the risk of mental illness and impair learning.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | 'We Lost Her': A Smartphone Epidemic Is Ruining Europe's New Generation
- Wednesday September 18, 2024
- Opinion | Syed Zubair Ahmed
Parent-led movements are pushing for stricter screen time regulations, and even bans in schools, calling for comprehensive policies to protect the next generation's future.
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www.ndtv.com
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France Takes Action Against Screen Addiction With Smartphone Ban In Schools
- Friday August 30, 2024
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
In response to growing concerns about excessive screen time, France has introduced a law banning smartphones and other electronic devices in schools for students up to age 15.
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www.ndtv.com
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This Country Is Planning A Complete Ban On Mobile Phones In Schools
- Monday February 19, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
However, it's currently up to individual school headteachers in England to decide their policies on mobile phones in schools.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman's Unique Solution To Solve Family's Smartphone Addiction Is Viral
- Thursday January 4, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
As per the agreement, if anyone fails to abide by the regulations, they will be banned from ordering food through Swiggy or Zomato for a month.
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www.ndtv.com
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Does Vladimir Putin Use A Smartphone? What Top Russia Official Said
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Russian President Vladimir Putin will be on a two-day visit to India on December 4 and 5. Apart from holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin will also attend a state banquet and review India-Russia ties.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chile Approves Law Banning Smartphone Use By Children At School
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Chile's parliament on Tuesday approved a law banning the use of smartphones by pupils on school premises, the latest country to restrict such access over concerns for children's mental and physical health.
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www.ndtv.com
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Emirates Bans Use Of Power Banks On All Flights From October 1. Here's Why
- Wednesday October 1, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Jigyasa Kakwani
A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and cameras.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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"Focus On Studies": Ban On Smartphones In Afghanistan Schools Kicks In
- Wednesday June 18, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
A ban on smartphones in schools issued by Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan came into force, students and teachers confirmed to AFP on Wednesday, over concerns of "focus" and "Islamic law".
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www.ndtv.com
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Carl Pei on How Nothing and CMF Are Betting Big on India’s Youth, Beyond AI Hype, and Bold Smartphone Market Strategy
- Tuesday April 29, 2025
- Written by Ketan Pratap
Gadgets 360 got a chance to sit with Nothing CEO Carl Pei to talk about new phones, the Indian smartphone market, innovation challenges, and future plans. Pei spoke about the AI hype and how he wants to ban the use of the word "AI" in the company. He also talked about the young user base and the bold smartphone market strategy for a market like Ind...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Honor Announces Integration of DeepSeek-R1 AI Model With Yoyo Assistant in China
- Monday February 10, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Honor, the Chinese smartphone brand, announced the integration of its Yoyo virtual assistant with the DeepSeek-R1 artificial intelligence (AI) model on Saturday. The company claimed to have become the first Android manufacturer to offer the AI model in its devices. With this, the company's native assistant will be able to tap into the capabilities ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple Said to Offer $100 Million to Undo Indonesia iPhone 16 Ban
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Faris Mokhtar, Bloomberg News
After Apple submitted its increased offer, Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry, which last month blocked a permit allowing the sale of the iPhone 16, is now demanding that the technology behemoth alter its investment plans to focus more on research and development for its smartphones in the country, the people said.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Indonesia Bans Sales of Google Phones Days After Blocking Apple's iPhone 16
- Friday November 1, 2024
- Reuters
Indonesia has imposed a ban on the sale of Google Pixel smartphones, citing regulations that mandate the inclusion of at least 40 percent locally produced components. This move comes shortly after the prohibition of Apple's iPhone 16 sales in the country, for a similar reason.
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www.gadgets360.com
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After iPhone 16, Indonesia Bans Sale Of Google Smartphones
- Friday November 1, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Indonesia said it has banned sales of smartphones made by Alphabet's Google due to rules requiring the use of locally manufactured components.
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www.ndtv.com
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California Passes Law To Ban Or Restrict Smartphones In School
- Tuesday September 24, 2024
- World News | Reuters
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday a bill that requires schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones, amid a growing consensus that excess usage can increase the risk of mental illness and impair learning.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | 'We Lost Her': A Smartphone Epidemic Is Ruining Europe's New Generation
- Wednesday September 18, 2024
- Opinion | Syed Zubair Ahmed
Parent-led movements are pushing for stricter screen time regulations, and even bans in schools, calling for comprehensive policies to protect the next generation's future.
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www.ndtv.com
-
France Takes Action Against Screen Addiction With Smartphone Ban In Schools
- Friday August 30, 2024
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
In response to growing concerns about excessive screen time, France has introduced a law banning smartphones and other electronic devices in schools for students up to age 15.
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www.ndtv.com
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This Country Is Planning A Complete Ban On Mobile Phones In Schools
- Monday February 19, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
However, it's currently up to individual school headteachers in England to decide their policies on mobile phones in schools.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman's Unique Solution To Solve Family's Smartphone Addiction Is Viral
- Thursday January 4, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
As per the agreement, if anyone fails to abide by the regulations, they will be banned from ordering food through Swiggy or Zomato for a month.
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www.ndtv.com