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02 Dec 2019
IndiaAfter Vodafone, Jio and Airtel's prepaid plans also become expensive
Just days after Vodafone Idea announced a hike in prepaid plans, telecom majors Reliance Jio and Airtel have also raised the prices of their prepaid services and products in India.
01 Dec 2019
IndiaMV Agusta Dragster 800 range sold out in India
MV Agusta's Dragster 800 range of motorcycles, which arrived in India via the Completely built unit (CBU) route in October, has received a tremendous response from buyers.
01 Dec 2019
IndiaVodafone Idea increases calling and data charges: All details here
Vodafone Idea Limited, currently the leading telecom service provider in India, has announced an increase in the prices of prepaid services from December 3.
01 Dec 2019
FlipkartFlipkart, Amazon sale: Top deals on Vivo smartphones
As part of Flipkart's Big Shopping Days sale, which will end on December 5, Vivo is offering exciting discounts on its best-selling smartphones along with no-cost EMI options and 10% discount on HDFC Bank cards.
01 Dec 2019
IndiaSpotify Premium annual subscription available at 50% discount in India
If you've been thinking to opt for Spotify's Premium subscription, now might be the best time.
01 Dec 2019
Exams#FinancialBytes: Applying for education-loan? Here's what you need to do
With Education becoming expensive and the cost of higher education skyrocketing, education loans have become a necessity for students.
30 Nov 2019
IndiaOnline insurance provider Acko raises $16 million from Ascent Capital
Mumbai-based insurance-tech start-up Acko General Insurance, a digital first platform which primarily offers two-wheeler and four-wheeler insurance, has raised $16 million in funding from Ascent Capital.
29 Nov 2019
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Soon, Ola might lay off nearly 350 employees: Here's why
After barging into categories like financial services and car rentals, ride-hailing giant Ola is looking to focus more on growth and profitability.
29 Nov 2019
Bengaluru#DreamJobAlert: Start-up offering Rs. 1 lakh to sleep at work
What is your idea of a dream job? A fancy workplace with high pay, maybe even a chilled out environment?
29 Nov 2019
Gross Domestic ProductIndia's GDP growth falls to 4.5%, lowest in 6.5 years
The Centre released India's gross domestic product for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2019-20.
29 Nov 2019
Reliance IndustriesJioFiber introduces new Rs. 351, Rs. 199 prepaid broadband plans
Reliance Jio has introduced a couple of new prepaid broadband plans for its fiber-to-the-home JioFiber service.
28 Nov 2019
Osama Bin LadenTikTok apologizes after blocking video showing China's treatment of Muslims
Just a day after blocking a teen who highlighted the mistreatment of Muslims in China, TikTok has apologized for the 'mistake' and restored her account.
28 Nov 2019
United States of AmericaBiotechnology start-up Zumutor Biologics raises $4 million: Details here
Zumutor Biologics Inc., a biotechnology start-up founded in Bengaluru, has raised $4 million in a fresh round of funding.
28 Nov 2019
SamsungFlipkart Big Shopping Days sale: Top deals on best-selling smartphones
Flipkart will be hosting the Big Shopping Days sale on its platform from December 1. Notably, Flipkart Plus users will get early access starting 8PM on November 30.
28 Nov 2019
IndiaTata Sky introduces data rollover benefit for broadband subscribers
Taking on the rivals like Reliance's JioFiber and Airtel's XStream Fiber, Tata Sky has introduced the data carryover feature for all its existing and new subscribers.
28 Nov 2019
Mukesh AmbaniNow, Mukesh Ambani is 9th richest, ahead of Google founders
Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, has become the 9th richest person in the world.
27 Nov 2019
IndiaLogistics start-up BlackBuck raises Rs. 56 crore from Trifecta
BlackBuck, a Bengaluru-based logistics start-up, has raised Rs. 56 crore (approximately $7.83 million) in debt and equity round from venture debt firm, Trifecta Capital.
27 Nov 2019
SamsungThese Samsung Galaxy phones have now become cheaper
Samsung has slashed the prices of the Galaxy A70s and Galaxy A20s by upto Rs. 2,000 for brick and mortar stores.
27 Nov 2019
IndiaMoto-Lenovo Days sale: Best deals on Motorola and Lenovo smartphones
In a bid to attract buyers, e-commerce giant Flipkart is hosting a "Moto-Lenovo Days" sale on its platform.
27 Nov 2019
IndiaXiaomi sells 1 million units of Redmi Note 8 series
Xiaomi's budget-friendly mid-rangers, the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8, which recently went official in India, have received a great response from buyers.
26 Nov 2019
XiaomiMi Super Sale: Top deals on best-selling Xiaomi smartphones
Xiaomi has kicked-off another round of its Mi Super Sale on the official website.
26 Nov 2019
San FranciscoWhy did Google fire four employees, rather unceremoniously?
On Monday, tech giant Google fired four employees for allegedly accessing internal information "outside the scope of their jobs."
26 Nov 2019
BajajBike-sharing start-up Yulu raises $8 million from Bajaj Auto
Yulu, a Bengaluru-based start-up, has raised $8 million in the latest funding round led by India's leading two wheeler manufacturer, Bajaj Auto.
26 Nov 2019
IndiaOnePlus flagship smartphones, TVs available with upto Rs. 10,000 discount
To mark five years of operations in India, Chinese tech giant OnePlus is hosting a limited-period 5th-anniversary sale via Amazon.
26 Nov 2019
AmazonAmazon Fab Phones Fest sale: Top deals on best-selling smartphones
Amazon is back with yet another edition of its Fab Phones Fest sale.
25 Nov 2019
IndiaPaytm raises $1 billion, becomes most valued Indian start-up
One97 Communications, a Noida-based company that owns digital payments platform Paytm, has raised around $1 billion in a recent funding round.
25 Nov 2019
India#FinancialBytes: Credit card sins to avoid at any cost
Credit cards are one of the widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they offer.
24 Nov 2019
BusinessThis Black Friday, get Pornhub's lifetime subscription deal
As e-commerce giants continue to announce Black Friday sales and offers, Pornhub, one of the leading distributors of adult content, has come up with a deal of its own, something that you can't ignore (!).
24 Nov 2019
Elon MuskElon Musk lost $768 million after Cybertruck's launch failed
Tesla just unveiled a futuristic 'Cybertruck' to barge into the category of electric pick-up trucks.
24 Nov 2019
India#FinancialBytes: Lost credit card? Here's what you should do next
Credit cards are one of the widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they offer.
23 Nov 2019
eBay2019 Black Friday sales: Here's how to shop from India
As we all know it, Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year in the US. The mega sale event is celebrated one day after Thanksgiving and for 2019, it will take place on November 29.
23 Nov 2019
India#FinancialBytes: All you need to know about virtual credit cards
Credit cards have become a popular cashless payment method because of the convenience they offer, especially for online transactions.
21 Nov 2019
YouTubeSocial commerce start-up WMall receives Rs. 64 crore funding
WMall, a Bengaluru-based social commerce start-up that sells kitchen items as well as women's beauty products, has raised Rs. 64 crore (approximately $9 million) in a Series B round of funding.
21 Nov 2019
IndiaVodafone Idea, Airtel lost 5 million subscribers in September: TRAI
Facing tough competition from Reliance Jio, telecom giants Airtel and Vodafone Idea continue to lose their subscriber base. According to the data provided by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in the month of September, Airtel and Vodafone Idea lost over 5 million subscribers in total.
21 Nov 2019
Bharti AirtelGovernment defers spectrum dues, Telcos get Rs. 42,000 crore lifeline
In a major relief for the ailing telecom sector, the government on Wednesday approved the recommendation of the Committee of Secretaries (CoS) on providing relief to the stressed telcos and allowed a two-year moratorium on spectrum payment.
21 Nov 2019
India#FinancialBytes: What are holiday loans? Here's everything to know
For many, traveling is a passion and an escape from their hectic life. Though traveling has become popular in India, it has also become very expensive.
20 Nov 2019
SpotifySpotify just announced new podcasts for India: Details here
Despite dominating as the most favored music streaming service on the internet, Spotify is doing everything possible to rule out its competitors, especially from emerging markets like India.
19 Nov 2019
IndiaYouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium's non-recurring prepaid plans launched
Google has introduced new prepaid plans for its popular YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium services in India.
18 Nov 2019
Tamil NaduBSNL launches Rs. 998 prepaid plan with 2GB/day data benefit
Just a couple of days after launching the Rs. 97 and Rs. 365 packs, BSNL has introduced a new long-term Rs. 998 prepaid data plan.
18 Nov 2019
FlipkartThese Nokia smartphones have become cheaper in India
If you're planning to buy a new premium smartphone that offers pure Android experience, then this might be a good time.
