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03 Oct

WhatsApp bans over 74 lakh accounts in India

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

Meta-owned popular instant messaging app WhatsApp has taken action against over 7.4 million 'bad' accounts in India to comply with the new IT norms of 2021. According to the report, the messaging platform banned at least 7,420,748 accounts in the country between August 1-31. About 3,506,905 of these accounts were actively banned prior to any reports from users. The Meta-owned app, in its monthly compliance report, received a record 14,767 complaint reports in August in India, and a record 71 "actions taken". "Account Actioned" refers to reports where WhatsApp has taken remedial action based on the report and taking action…

02 Oct

iPhone user makes Apple service centre pay Rs 1 Lakh compensation

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

A complaint of unfair trade practices was filed with the Bengaluru Urban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission at Shantinagar.The Bengaluru city consumer court has ordered Apple India and its authorized service center located in Indiranagar to pay Rs 1 lakh as compensation to their customers after suing them, The Times of India reported. The compensation includes the price he paid for the purchase of the iPhone and the distress caused to him by Apple India. In October 2021, Awez Khan bought the iPhone 13 which came with a one-year warranty. The phone's battery and speaker of the brand-new phone stopped…

02 Oct

Polycab India announces a new brand identity, “Ideas. Connected”

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Polycab India, India's largest Wires and Cables manufacturer, has unveiled a renewed brand identity and philosophy, reflecting its future business roadmap under Project LEAP. While being renowned for its excellence in manufacturing wires and cables, Polycab continues to expand its horizons to offer a comprehensive suite of electrical solutions for modern living making it safe, convenient and sustainable. Polycab has launched a new brand line, rebranding itself as 'Ideas. Connected', in line with its vision of leveraging innovations to connect people for a brighter future. During the event, while unveiling the new brand identity, Mr. Inder Jaisinghani, Chairman and Managing…

02 Oct

Indian Whiskey wins ‘Best in Show Double Gold’ at Whiskies of the World

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

A Made in India whiskey has been selected as the best whiskey brand in the world by Whiskeys of the World. Indri Diwali Collector's Edition 2023 received the 'Double Gold Best in Show' award at one of the world's largest whisky-tasting competitions, where more than 100 varieties of whiskey from around the world compete each year.The Whiskey of the World Awards takes place in rigorous blind tastings across various categories. A panel of some of the top tastemakers and influencers in the Alco-Bev industry announces one whiskey as the best whiskey in each class. Indian peated-class whiskey beat hundreds of…

01 Oct

WhatsApp plans to replace green checkmark with blue one for verified channels

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WhatsApp, an instant messaging software owned by Meta has decided to switch the colour of checkmark from green to blue which indicates certified channels and companies. As per the reports of WABetaInfo, Meta wants to alter the colour from green to blue of the verification checkmark across all of its apps, as it is blue on Instagram and Facebook. The process of change is under development and the feature will be available soon in the upcoming update of the apps. The new feature will allow WhatsApp to send notification to the channel creator if their channel’s visibility is banned in…

30 Sep

RBI extends deadline to exchange ₹2,000 notes till October 7

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The Central Bank of India(RBI) on September 30 announced the extension date of deadline for citizens to exchange or deposit Rs 2000 notes at bank branches till 7 October following a review. This was done to facilitate the remaining bank customers deposit/exchange Rs 2000 notes who failed to do it until September 30 which was the original deadline set up by the RBI. As per the statement of RBI, even after October 7, individuals will be able to exchange Rupees 2000 notes at the 19 RBI Issue offices up to a limit of Rs20,000 at once. Also, customers and companies…

30 Sep

5 Tips to protect your heart while managing diabetes

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Diabetes and cardiovascular disease are closely linked, with each impacting millions in their own way, making the relationship between the two health conditions pivotal in the realm of health. Regular glucose monitoring is crucial for diabetes management, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices can provide valuable insights. Time in Range (TIR) metrics, such as the time spent within a specified range, can help reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease markers. A 10% increase in TIR can reduce the abnormal thickness of carotid arteries by 6.4%, making achieving a greater TIR essential for maintaining cardiovascular health. Dr. Bipul Choudhary, an…

30 Sep

Tata Motors dispatches unprecedented Hydrogen Fuel Cell powered buses to Indian Oil

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Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has delivered first-of-its-kind Hydrogen Fuel Cell powered (FCEV) buses to Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), the country's largest petroleum company. The buses were flagged-off by various government officials, including Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Affairs, Union Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Labour& Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri S M Vaidya, Chairman of IOCL, Dr. Umish Srivastva, and President & Chief Technology Officer of Tata Motors attended the event In June…

30 Sep

KOEL launches largest range of CPCB IV+ compliant Gensets

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Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL), a leader in the power generation industry, announced the launch of its range of CPCB IV+ compliant gensets. With a focus on delivering high-performance, fuel-efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions, the new gensets meet the latest emission norms set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Kirloskar gensets are engineered to operate efficiently on multiple fuel options, including diesel, natural gas, biogas etc. providing unmatched flexibility to consumers. Bby offering fuel agnostic gensets, Kirloskar aims to empower businesses and industries to choose the most suitable fuel source based on their needs, location, and availability. Kirloskar was the…

30 Sep

Yamaha announces to unveils its Pavilion at the Moto GP Bharat event

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Yamaha is set to dominate the Indian GP with its sensational Yamaha Pavilion, a top attraction for motorsport enthusiasts and Yamaha fans at Buddh International Circuit (BIC). The Yamaha Pavilion, located in the Fan Zone, is open from Sep 22-24 and showcases Yamaha's commitment to performance and innovation. It extends throughout the BIC circuit, with a life-size display of upcoming models like R3 and MT-03 visible from afar. The brand's commitment to the motorsport community is also evident in the large brand displays and life-size displays of upcoming models at the Yamha Premium North Stand. Yamaha held an exclusive meet…