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Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the state is on track to become India's first trillion-dollar sub-national economy in the coming years, driven by sustained industrial growth, infrastructure expansion, and increasing technology adoption. Acknowledging that social media poses various challenges, he said the state currently has no plans to ban it for those under the age of 16. The chief minister made the remarks during an on-stage conversation with actor Aamir K ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) India undertook an "ambitious financial‑technology transformation in modern history," to become "one of the world's most advanced digital payment ecosystems" creating a model for developing economies, a report has said. India's model shows how "government policy, technological innovation and widespread mobile connectivity can combine to create efficient payment infrastructure," the report from Azerbaijan-based News.az said. India's digital payment revolutio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) on Tuesday blocked five online streaming platforms following due procedure, according to government sources. The platforms identified include MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu, which allegedly hosted obscene content. The IT Act and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021), together, have put in place a stringent f ...Read More >
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah interacted with drivers of Bharat Taxi and assured them of support for the new initiative. He told the drivers that the company belongs to them and asked them to be patient for the next three years as the platform is on its growing stage. On February 5 in Delhi, Amit Shah launched India's first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, "Bharat Taxi". The platform is India's first government-backed cooperative ride-hailing app, seen as an alternative ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) Global tech giants Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp told the Supreme Court on Monday that they will comply with the NCLAT's directions for extending the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) privacy and consent guidelines to advertising-related data. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi was hearing appeals filed by the tech giants against the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's (NCLAT) directions of December last y ...Read More >
Jaipur: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday launched Bharat-Vistaar app, saying that it marks the beginning of a digital revolution in agriculture. Through this AI-powered platform, farmers will gain timely and accurate access to a wide range of farming-related information, said Chouhan, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Launched nationally from the Pink City of Jaipur, Bharat-Vistaar will deliver comprehensive agricultural services to farmers through a unified ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Monday said that 'UPI One World' wallet services will be available for international visitors attending the ongoing five-day India AI Impact Summit. Through this pilot initiative, inbound foreign travellers will be able to make secure and real-time Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI payments during their visit to India. Visitors can use the wallet service without an Indian mobile number or bank account. "The 'UPI One World' wa ...Read More >
Rajkummar Rao clarified his recent physical transformation was for Ujjwal Nikam's biopic, requiring him to gain 9-10 kg. He's now shedding weight for the Sourav Ganguly biopic, emphasizing his commitment to authentic portrayals without prosthetics. Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao recently attended the Bolti Khidkiyaan Short Film Festival in Mumbai. Videos from the event showed the actor in a new look, leaving fans concerned about his well-being. Fans quickly noticed a visible change in the actor' ...Read More >
Lucknow, Feb 16 (PTI) Lucknow Metro on Monday launched QR-based tickets, which can be booked from anywhere to enjoy a hassle-free metro travel experience. The QR-based ticketing system was formally inaugurated at the Hazratganj Metro Station here by Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), Sushil Kumar. Under the new system, passengers can book QR tickets through the official Lucknow Metro mobile application - Lucknow Metro Official (available on Play Store and iOS St ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) UPI has emerged as the most preferred mode of payment, accounting for 57 per cent of total payment transactions in India, surpassing cash transactions at 38 per cent, primarily due to ease of use and instant fund transfer capability, according to an independent study commissioned by the Finance Ministry. Digital payments now dominate everyday transaction behaviour, with 65 per cent of UPI users reporting multiple digital transactions per day. Preference for UP ...Read More >
The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the C ...Read More >
Mumbai: Google Pay has been distributing personal loans on behalf of its lending partners for several years and has now expanded its product suite to include credit cards. However, while personal loans are a third-party product, the credit card launch is the first native product introduced by the payments giant, which aims to go beyond distribution and create a credit ecosystem on the platform. "We're not doing this simply because we have distribution power. If that was the case, I would have g ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Cyberpolice arrested a fraudster, who duped a victim to the tune of ₹32 lakh, from his house in Mumbai. He was linked to a Chinese national, who is the kingpin of crypto fraud.According to cybercrime DCP V. Arvind Babu, Ansari Mohammed Umar Murad alias Umar had cheated several people in online trading. "We received a complaint from a person who fell victim to an investment fraud."The victim said he clicked on the advertisement that purportedly claimed to be of the Aditya Birla Group. ...Read More >
New Delhi: State Bank of India (SBI) is known for making significant decisions frequently. Now, SBI has launched YONO 2.0, a major upgrade to its digital platform. This new version includes both mobile and internet banking facilities, providing relief to customers. The new YONO app will also offer easy KYC and re-KYC facilities. This will eliminate the need for repeated verification for products and services. YONO stands for "You Only Need One," meaning you can easily make changes to your KYC a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Smog persisted across Delhi on Wednesday, with air quality falling in the 'very poor' category, slightly improving from a day before. The forecasts, meanwhile, predict the air quality to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories in the coming days. It is likely to remain in either of the two categories over the next six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 334 at 4 pm on ...Read More >
PNNNew Delhi [India], December 17: HROne today shared insights on why businesses across the country continue to turn to its platform as they evaluate options for the Best HR Software in India. With organizations seeking tools that help them handle payroll, attendance, recruitment, engagement and other daily HR tasks, HROne outlined how its connected set of modules and services supports teams that want clarity, accuracy and smoother operations.The company stated that this update comes at a time w ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], December 17: HROne today shared insights on why businesses across the country continue to turn to its platform as they evaluate options for the Best HR Software in India. With organizations seeking tools that help them handle payroll, attendance, recruitment, engagement and other daily HR tasks, HROne outlined how its connected set of modules and services supports teams that want clarity, accuracy and smoother operations. The company stated that this update comes at a ti ...Read More >
India is the second-biggest smartphone market with 730 million devices. On average, Indians consume 21 gigabytes of data each month, paying 9.2 cents per gigabyte, one of the world's lowest mobile data rates.OpenAI, Google and Perplexity have begun an unprecedented fight for artificial intelligence users in India, rolling out freebies in a strategy seen as a way to harvest troves of multilingual training data in the world's most populous nation. India is the second-biggest smartphone market wit ...Read More >
Rider Siddhesh Pardeshi (19), a class VII drop out, was arrested on Sunday Thane: A Rapido bike taxi rider was arrested in Kalyan in Thane district for allegedly molesting a 26-year-old woman passenger and stealing Rs 1000 from her, a police official said on Monday. Rider Siddhesh Pardeshi (19), a class VII drop out, was arrested on Sunday for the incident which took place on Saturday, Mahatma Phule police station senior inspector Baliramsingh Pardeshi said. "The accused picked up the victim ...Read More >
Faridabad: An incident has come to light purportedly from Haryana's Faridabad, which raises concern over the safety of passengers using the Rapido app for booking taxis and the conduct of drivers. A passenger was reportedly assaulted with an iron rod by a Rapido driver. The exact location where the incident took place is not known. However, the numberplate of the car suggests the car is from Haryana's Faridabad. The incident reportedly took place after the man requested the driver to stop holdi ...Read More >
The Bharat Taxi app is expected to offer a user-friendly booking process along with real-time vehicle tracking. The Union government is set to roll out a new cab-hailing platform, Bharat Taxi, in Delhi from January 1, aiming to change the way people book daily transport in the city. Designed as a government-supported initiative, the Bharat Taxi app is being positioned as an alternative to popular private cab aggregators and seeks to address some of the most common complaints faced by both pass ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Dec 17 : OpenAI, Google and Perplexity have begun an unprecedented fight for artificial intelligence users in India, rolling out freebies in a strategy seen as a way to harvest troves of multilingual training data in the world's most populous nation. India is the second-biggest smartphone market with 730 million devices. On average, Indians consume 21 gigabytes of data each month, paying 9.2 cents per gigabyte, one of the world's lowest mobile data rates. To lure price-conscious use ...Read More >
As air pollution and smog continue to affect millions across Pakistan, GREE's air purifiers, represented in Pakistan by the DWP Group, are helping families tackle indoor air pollution, a growing health concern. Many people focus on outdoor smog, but indoor air can be even more hazardous. According to the EPA, indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, as dust, smog particles, and allergens remain trapped and circulate inside homes. Over time, this exposure quietly affec ...Read More >
Delhi AQI: Visuals from Anand Vihar, ITO, and other key areas showed a heavy layer of toxic smog enveloping roads, buildings, and traffic corridors. Delhi residents woke up to another day of dense smog and reduced visibility on Wednesday as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 340 at 7.15 am, placing the air quality in the "very poor" category. Thick haze covered large parts of the national capital, making travel difficult. Visuals from Anand Vihar, ITO, and other key areas showed a heav ...Read More >
IndiGo cancelled flights December 17: IndiGo flight cancellations continued on Wednesday at the Chennai Airport due to dense fog conditions and bad weather. A total of 11 flights, including arrival and departure, were cancelled at the Chennai Airport today. IndiGo has also issued an advisory for passengers that flight operations will be affected today. Due to the adverse weather conditions, reduced visibility and slower flight movements expected today as misty winter skies blanket North and Eas ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) Delhi Traffic Police announced that traffic challans will soon be payable through the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) across all BBPS-enabled Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platforms, an official said on Tuesday. The move is aimed at promoting cashless transactions, ensuring transparency, and streamlining traffic enforcement mechanisms in the city, police said. According to a senior officer at Traffic Headquarters, the new system will allow commuters to pay their tr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The national capital's air quality saw some improvement on Wednesday morning, with an AQI of 328 as against 377 a day ago, even as smog blanketed the city. The air quality in the city at 9 am was in the 'very poor' category. Out of the 40 air quality monitoring stations recorded, 30 were in the 'very poor' category, with Bawana registering the poorest air quality of 376, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer app. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considere ...Read More >
Bengaluru-based software professional was forced to sell her flat and two residential plots to meet their demands. As per the report, she was working with a software company and living with her 10-year-old son in a flat in Vignan Nagar. In yet another shocking case of cyber fraud in Bengaluru, a software professional was allegedly trapped in a "digital arrest" and cheated of nearly Rs 2 crore. According to a report by NDTV, the victim, Babita Das, was forced to sell her flat and two residentia ...Read More >
Hyderabad: State Agriculture Director, Dr B Gopi, announced a major technological initiative aimed at streamlining urea distribution across Telangana. Addressing the media on Tuesday, he stressed that science and technology must support agriculture and revealed that a special mobile application developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) will soon be launched to ensure a transparent and efficient supply of urea to farmers. Dr Gopi explained that the app will be managed under the supervis ...Read More >
State Bank of India (SBI) plans to double the users of its YONO digital to 20 crores as it seeks to transit more and more transactions at one tenth of branch banking costs, chairman CS Setty said. India's largest bank also plans to put 10,000 people on the ground to guide people to transition to the digital banking application as it pushes towards a uniform application on the mobile, web and branch banking. "We currently have about 9.60 crore customers using the YONO app and our ambition is to ...Read More >
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