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25 Aug 2019
IndiaLost/misplaced PAN card? Here's how you can get a duplicate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric identity allotted to all taxpayers in India, that is essential for undergoing various financial transactions such as receiving taxable salaries/professional fees, sale or purchase of assets, trading of mutual funds, etc.
24 Aug 2019
NetflixAirtel revises V-Fiber broadband plans to take on Jio's GigaFiber
Bharti Airtel is pulling out all cards to take on Reliance Jio's potentially disruptive GigaFiber service. Alongside readying its own Android set-top box, the telco has now revised its V-Fiber plans to pass on more benefits to broadband subscribers.
24 Aug 2019
Madhya PradeshJio effect: Airtel to offer Android set-top box, free TV
In a bid to take on Reliance's GigaFiber, Airtel is working to launch an Android-based smart set-top box (STB) to "deliver converged digital entertainment and fast broadband services," according to The Economic Times.
24 Aug 2019
IndiaFiling your Income Tax return (ITR)? Know these points
August 31, 2019 is the last date to file your Income Tax return (ITR).
23 Aug 2019
Aadhaar CardWhat is PAN card with QR code? Everything to know
It is illegal for individuals in India to have more than one PAN card, per Income Tax (I-T) Act rules.
23 Aug 2019
IndiaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses media: Here are key takeaways
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today addressed the media in the capital, over growing concerns of economic slowdown.
23 Aug 2019
Maruti SuzukiMaruti recalling 40,000 WagonR units: Check if yours is faulty
Maruti Suzuki India has issued a recall for more than 40,000 units of WagonR, its famous budget hatchback.
23 Aug 2019
InstagramGen Z members are making resumes like Instagram, Tinder profiles
Now that the elder members of Generation Z or Gen Z are old enough to become working professionals, employers are witnessing a strange new pattern.
22 Aug 2019
Reliance JioReliance Jio prepaid plans that don't have daily data limit
Reliance Jio offers a bunch of recharge plans for its prepaid subscribers, providing free calling benefits and the fastest 4G download speeds.
22 Aug 2019
IndiaPAN card verification: How to verify your PAN online
Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric identity allotted to all taxpayers in India by the Income Tax department.
22 Aug 2019
Reliance IndustriesRivaling JioFiber, Hathway launches 100Mbps broadband plan for Rs. 699
Just days after Reliance announced the commercial launch of its potentially disruptive Jio Fiber service, Hathway has upped the ante by introducing a new broadband plan and a limited-period offer for its 'Play Box' streaming device.
21 Aug 2019
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Now, you may need recipients' permission to do bank transfer
In a unique development, banks may be required to seek permission from account holders before money is transferred into their accounts, reports said.
21 Aug 2019
IndiaParle sales drop amid economic-slowdown; 10,000 employees may be laid-off?
India's leading biscuit maker, Parle Products Pvt. Ltd. may have to lay off up to 10,000 of its employees, as economic growth continues to slow down, a company executive said yesterday.
21 Aug 2019
ZomatoAmid Zomato's fight with restaurants, how will you be impacted?
Food-tech giants Zomato and Dineout are in the midst of a major stand-off with several Indian restaurants that claim the companies have been offering too many discounts to their customers.
20 Aug 2019
Bharti AirtelReliance Jio tops 4G download speed chart: Details here
Reliance Jio, which recently bagged the coveted title of being the largest telecom company in India, has now topped the 4G speed chart in the country.
20 Aug 2019
IndiaYour Cable TV and DTH subscriptions may become more affordable
A few months after mandating the New Tariff Order for Cable and DTH operators in India, TRAI has now proposed a review of the new framework.
19 Aug 2019
MumbaiBSNL's Rs. 1,098 prepaid plan now offers 75-days validity
BSNL has downgraded its Rs. 1,098 prepaid plan to offer lesser data and validity.
19 Aug 2019
IndiaWhy Reliance Jio's First-Day-First-Show irks multiplex brands?
At RIL's 42nd AGM earlier this week, Mukesh Ambani made several announcements including one that has perturbed the cinema exhibition sector.
18 Aug 2019
IndiaHow to apply for Reliance Jio Fiber broadband connection
Reliance Jio looks primed to disrupt the fixed-line broadband service in India. The telecom giant has recently announced its Jio Fiber service and it will be commercially launched from September 5.
18 Aug 2019
YouTubeWhy is LGBTQ community suing YouTube, Google
Several LGBTQ YouTubers are suing the video-sharing platform and its parent company Google for allegedly discriminating against their LGBTQ-themed videos.
18 Aug 2019
IndiaIndia can become $5-trillion economy in 5 years: NDB President
KV Kamath, President of Shanghai-headquartered New Development Bank (NDB), said the Indian economy can become a $5-trillion economy in five years growing at an annual average rate of 10%.
18 Aug 2019
BusinessAirtel is giving 1.5GB data/day to new 4G Hotspot users
Airtel has introduced an attractive scheme for all the new prepaid users of its 4G Hotspot service. The telco is giving 1.5GB data per day to all new prepaid users who buy the 4G dongle priced at Rs. 2,000.
17 Aug 2019
Reliance JioJio HomeTV, Airtel Digital TV, Tata Sky: Which is better?
This week Reliance Jio announced Jio Fiber, its fiber-based fixed-line broadband service that will offer upto 1Gbps of speed. But the gigabit-class internet is not the only highlight.
17 Aug 2019
Bharti AirtelRivaling Jio, Airtel is launching feature-rich 'Black' postpaid plan
In a bid to take on Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel is working to launch a premium, feature-rich postpaid plan for its high-spending customers, according to The Economic Times.
17 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaAadhaar-PAN linkage: Status, deadline, procedure, and other details
If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar, it might get deactivated soon.
16 Aug 2019
Bharti AirtelAirtel Internet TV gets a massive price cut in India
Just weeks after reducing the prices of its HD and SD set-top boxes, Bharti Airtel has slashed the prices of its Internet TV by Rs. 1,230, bringing it down to Rs. 2,269.
16 Aug 2019
FlipkartFlipkart takes on Prime Video, offers movies, shows for free
In a bid to take on Amazon, Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart has launched its own OTT content streaming service.
15 Aug 2019
IndiaMi Super Sale: Top deals on popular Xiaomi smartphones
Xiaomi is back with yet another round of its Mi Super Sale in India.
13 Aug 2019
TumblrTumblr just got sold to WordPress owner for peanuts
Tumblr, the popular microblogging and social networking site owned by Verizon, is being sold to Automattic Inc., the company that owns blogging tool WordPress.
12 Aug 2019
IndiaReliance Jio Fiber v/s Competitors: Broadband speed, data plans, price
After a stellar run with its mobile services, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio looks primed to disrupt the broadband market in India.
12 Aug 2019
India#BiggestFDIDeal: Saudi Aramco invests $15 billion in Reliance's oil business
Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, has announced one of India's biggest FDI deals ever.
12 Aug 2019
Mukesh AmbaniJio Fiber roll-out from September 5, priced at Rs. 700/month
On Monday, August 12, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) held its 42nd Annual General Meeting in Mumbai.
12 Aug 2019
India#NewsBytesExclusive: FinArt, the AI-powered solution to manage money, cut expenses
With the rise of Digital India, money management has become a tedious task.
11 Aug 2019
IndiaGovernment to use 'leftover cooking oil' to reduce energy imports
In a bid to achieve PM Narendra Modi's goal of reducing India's dependence on energy imports and encourage the biofuel sector, the Center has come up with a new plan.
10 Aug 2019
Jaguar Land RoverTaj Hotel chain plans to sell assets amid economic slowdown
The Tata Group's luxury hotel chain is looking to lighten itself by some assets amid an imminent drop in consumer spending due to the economic slowdown.
10 Aug 2019
Tamil NaduBSNL Rs. 1,699 prepaid plan now offers 455-days validity
BSNL has introduced a new promotional offer for its long-term Rs. 1,699 prepaid recharge pack.
09 Aug 2019
ChandigarhAnother violation hits JW Marriott, Chandigarh; hotel fined Rs. 5L
Recently, actor Rahul Bose shared a video, voicing his concern of being charged an outrageous Rs. 442 for two bananas at the JW Marriott hotel, Sector 35.
07 Aug 2019
IndiaWorld's richest lose $117bn in one day; Ambani $2.45bn poorer
The richest 500 people in the world lost $117 billion (Rs. 8,28,418 crore) in a single day market crash on Monday.
06 Aug 2019
India#FinancialBytes: Useful tips, apps for college-students to manage money better
Handling finances is one of the biggest challenges faced by college students, especially those living away from their family who often struggle with money management.
06 Aug 2019
FlipkartFlipkart planning free video streaming service to take on Amazon
Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart is gearing up to challenge its prime competitor, Amazon, on a new front - video streaming.
