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Amitabh Bachchan’s Flipkart ad ‘biased’, ‘misleading’, says CAIT
04 Oct

Amitabh Bachchan’s Flipkart ad ‘biased’, ‘misleading’, says CAIT

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India,
Traders' body CAIT has filed a complaint with the consumer affairs ministry against a Flipkart ad featuring Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, calling the ad "misleading". The traders' body, in a strongly-worded letter, said Bachchan's ad "impacts livelihoods" and "hurts local businesses" and will approach the Information and Broadcasting Ministry if the ad is not withdrawn. CAIT demanded that Flipkart be penalized under the relevant provisions of the Consumer Protection Act for "false or misleading advertisement" and Amitabh Bachchan be fined ₹ 10 lakh. An email sent to Flipkart did not elicit any response.…
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Massive tremors felt in Delhi-NCR after 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Nepal
03 Oct

Massive tremors felt in Delhi-NCR after 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Nepal

Business Correspondent0 CommentsIndia
Massive tremors of earthquake were felt in Delhi-NCR and other region of North India on Tuesday(October 3) and the origin point of the earthquake was in  the neighbouring country Nepal, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The massive tremors were felt in Delhi and other parts of the national capital region. Delhi-NCR residents felt strong tremors after the second earthquake and evacuated offices and buildings. "We hope you all are safe. Please come out of your buildings to a safe spot, but do not panic. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS! For any emergency help, dial 112," Delhi Police said in…
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Google joins hands with HP to make Chromebooks in India
03 Oct

Google joins hands with HP to make Chromebooks in India

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India,
Google has started manufacturing Chromebooks in India in partnership with HP, the PC maker said on Monday. The Chromebook devices are being manufactured at the Flex facility near Chennai, where HP has been manufacturing a range of laptops and desktops since August 2020. "We are partnering with HP to manufacture Chromebooks in India - these are the first Chromebooks made in India and will make it easier for Indian students to access affordable and secure computing," Google CEO Sundar Pichai informed on X. An HP spokesperson confirmed that production of the Chromebook has begun in India. The new Chromebooks are…
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WhatsApp bans over 74 lakh accounts in India
03 Oct

WhatsApp bans over 74 lakh accounts in India

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, 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…
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iPhone user makes Apple service centre pay Rs 1 Lakh compensation
02 Oct

iPhone user makes Apple service centre pay Rs 1 Lakh compensation

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, 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…
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Indian Whiskey wins ‘Best in Show Double Gold’ at Whiskies of the World
02 Oct

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

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, 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…
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Vijay Antony resumes work days after his 16-year-old daughter’s death
29 Sep

Vijay Antony resumes work days after his 16-year-old daughter’s death

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, India,
Music composer and actor Vijay Antony attended the promotions of 'Raththam' a week after the tragic death of his elder daughter Meera Vijay Antony. The actor was present at the film's press conference along with his second daughter Lara. Fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to praise his dedication to the craft. Director CS Amudhan took to his social media page to inform that Vijay Antony decided to attend the event to cope with his loss. On September 19, Vijay Antony's elder daughter Meera committed suicide. She was 16 years old. Vijay Antony, his family and his fans…
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Consumers and food vendors urged to immediately stop using newspapers for packing
29 Sep

Consumers and food vendors urged to immediately stop using newspapers for packing

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India,
Food regulator FSSAI has asked food vendors and consumers to immediately stop using newspapers for packing, serving and storing food items citing significant health risks. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is working closely with the state food authorities to monitor and enforce regulations in this regard. FSSAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) G Kamala Vardhan Rao "strongly requested consumers and food vendors across the country to immediately stop using newspaper for packing, serving and storing food items." He expressed concern over the use of newspaper for wrapping or packaging food and also noted the significant health risks…
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Rakhi Sawant wants ‘Kantara’ director Rishab Shetty to make a biopic on her
28 Sep

Rakhi Sawant wants ‘Kantara’ director Rishab Shetty to make a biopic on her

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, India,
The public feud between Rakhi Sawant and Adil Khan Durrani is getting ugly by the day. The two, who got married secretly in an intimate ceremony, separated after Rakhi accused Adil of domestic violence and misuse of funds. The pair started making headlines again when Adil came out of jail and levelled some serious allegations against Rakhi. Meanwhile, at a press conference in Mysuru, Rakhi alleged that Adil wants to deceive more people in Bollywood.She also said that she wants Rishabh Shetty to direct her biopic. Rakhi Sawant's ex-husband Adil Khan Durrani was arrested in February this year after the…
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Government to sell 50-year bonds for first time
28 Sep

Government to sell 50-year bonds for first time

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India,
The central government will sell 50-year bonds for the first time to meet demand for long-dated securities from the country's life insurance and pension fund sectors. This comes as a major development in the country's financial sector as a rapidly growing middle class seeks long-term financial security and retirement planning through such investments. The new 50-year bonds announced in the borrowing plan released by the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday will add to the 30-year and 40-year tenor bonds currently offered. “Investor demand has strengthened, supported by the expansion of the formal sector, with households allocating a higher share…
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