How to withdraw money from your EPF account online

Every month, 12 percent of every regular employee's basic pay (and dearness allowance, as applicable) is contributed to the fund. The contribution is saved in the employee's EPF account, and at retirement, the entire amount contributed—along with a matching contribution from the employer and interest—can be withdrawn.

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How to collaborate on a Word document on a desktop, phone, or online

The ability to collaborate on work documents enables people chosen by you to give feedback on your presentation or to make quick changes to it.

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Ashok Leyland expects commercial vehicle industry to grow at fast pace in coming quarters

"I believe so because the pandemic and some of the uncertainties that were there globally are now all behind us. There is no reason why the commercial vehicle industry should not grow," Ashok Leyland Whole Time Director and CFO Gopal Mahadevan told PTI in an interaction.

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Income Tax Returns (ITR) filing last day today: How to file online, a step-by-step guide

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Income Tax Returns (ITR) filing last day today: How to file online, a step-by-step guide

If you haven’t filed your income tax returns as of now, here’s how you can do it while staying at home. Simply follow our step-by-step instructions.

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Apple‘s India revenue nearly doubled, BGMI banned, Google brings Street View back and other top tech news of the week

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US Says It Will Limit Size of Government Subsidy on Semiconductor Chips

The US Commerce Department has announced that it will limit the size of government subsidies for semiconductor manufacturing. The Commerce Department said that applicants must supply detailed financial information and projections for proposed projects and capital investment plans.

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How to enroll in Skill India Mission

Under Skill India Mission, the Government through more than 20 Central Ministries/Departments including Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojna (DDU-GKY) and Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI) implemented by Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojna- National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM) by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), is implementing various skill development schemes across the country.

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Taiwan Confident of Its Position in Semiconductors Market Amid US’s New Chips Act

Taiwan says its position in making semiconductors will not be shaken as the US is working towards the new chips act. Taiwan is a major chip producer in the world. Meanwhile, US Congress passed the new legislation to subsidise the domestic semiconductor industry. China, on the other hand, had lobbied against the US semiconductor bill, calling it reminiscent of a "Cold ...

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Noise i1: The 12-point review of the company’s first-ever smart glasses priced under Rs 6,000

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FTX wins full approval to operate crypto exchange in Dubai

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX said on Friday it was fully approved to operate its exchange and clearing house in Dubai, as the Gulf emirate pushes forward with plans to develop its digital asset sector.

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How to check if your MacBook’s battery has still some ‘life’ left

If you have been facing poor battery life from your MacBook laptops, then there’s a possibility that the battery capacity has decreased and it is time to get a new one or get it replaced if it is under warranty.

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Apple enlists Lamborghini executive to support its electric vehicle programme

During his tenure at the company, Taraborrelli worked on Lamborghini's Urus SUV, Huracan Coupe, Performante, and Aventador Coupe, among others. He also worked on a few limited-series projects, such as the Lamborghini Sterrato.

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Microsoft catches spyware group using Windows bugs to target consumers

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) and the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) found that the spyware developer—officially named DSIRF and codenamed KNOTWEED—developed a spyware called 'Subzero' that was used to target law firms, banks, and consultancy firms in the UK, Austria, and Panama.

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Car companies rev up on chip supplies, July dispatches to hit a record

It is a significantly high number for what usually is a lean month. The previous peak of 334,000 units was recorded in October of 2020. In the past five years, automakers billed between 200,000 and 299,000 units in July, with the highest in 2017. Supplies in the Indian car market had for almost a year been unable to meet increasing demand for personal mobility, creating a large backlog.

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Huawei launches Harmony OS 3 to take on Google Android

Huawei debuted the original HarmonyOS in August 2019, three months after the firm was added to the US's trade blacklist, preventing it from buying software, chips, and other technologies from US companies.

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Russian court penalises WhatsApp and other app owners, here's why

Moscow has clashed with Big Tech over content, censorship, data and local representation in disputes that have escalated since Russia sent its armed forces into Ukraine on Feb. 24.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Disappears from Google Play, Apple App Store Following Government Order

The sudden disappearance comes just under two years after PUBG was banned in India, leading to the creation of BGMI.

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Moto G32 Render Leak Tips 4 Colour Variants: All the Details

Moto G32 has been tipped to come in four colour variants in a recent leak. The leak hinted that the smartphone will come in four colour options including Black, Gold, Red, and Silver. The Moto G32 design renders were leaked earlier this week tipping at a curved frame and a triple rear camera setup for the smartphone.

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Redmi 10A Sport With 6GB of RAM, MediaTek Helio G25 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi 10A Sport was launched in India this week as a slightly upgraded version of the Redmi 10A at a price of Rs. 10,999. Both the Redmi 10A and Redmi 10A sport identical specifications except RAM and storage configuration.

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Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro to Go on Sale for First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications, Offers

Google Pixel 6a and Google Pixel Buds Pro will go on sale in India today via Flipkart. The new Google smartphone is available for purchase in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage colour options and comes with a price tag of Rs. 43,999. The Google Pixel Buds Pro earbuds cost Rs. 19,990 in India.

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Philips 7900 smart TV with Ambilight, Dolby Vision, ATMOS support launched, price starts at Rs 99,990

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China smartphone sales hits new low, Honor fastest growing

According to Counterpoint Research, with a 19.8 percent share, Vivo retained its first place in Q2, followed by Honor (18.3 percent) and OPPO (17.9 percent).

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Russia to leave the International Space Station in 2024

The announcement, while not unexpected, throws into question the future of the 24-year-old space station, with experts saying it would be extremely difficult-perhaps a "nightmare," by one reckoning-to keep it running without the Russians. NASA and its partners had hoped to continue operating it until 2030.

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4 Daewoo Motors ex-executives acquitted of fraud charges

India's fraud watchdog had accused the executives of cheating Daewoo Motors' bankers such as State Bank of India by producing fudged stock statements to avail of working capital loans.

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These are the ‘best-selling’ iPhones and iPads in India

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US retailers suffer losses after Walmart lowers its profit projection

Inflation is leading customers to spend more on food and less on higher-margin merchandise, Walmart said in a filing. That change in consumer spending has forced Walmart to cut prices on items like apparel in order to reduce its inventory.

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Amazon raises cost of Prime service by up to 43% in UK, Europe

In an email to customers blaming "increased inflation and operating costs" for the hike, the e-commerce giant said that its annual Prime subscription will jump 20 percent in the UK from 79 percent to 95 percent from September 15.

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4 Daewoo Motors ex-executives acquitted of fraud charges

India's fraud watchdog had accused the executives of cheating Daewoo Motors' bankers such as State Bank of India by producing fudged stock statements to avail of working capital loans.

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Officials on Audi to focus on electric vehicles from 2033

Dhillon clarified that the company would manufacture all the existing models fitted with petrol engines and would retail them till 2032 for its transition to electric vehicles.

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Toyota to refrain from asking suppliers to lower their prices

The move reinforces an attempt by the world's largest automaker by sales to shoulder more of the burden faced by suppliers as global supply chain woes continue and energy costs soar.

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eBikeGo manufacturing facility to be established through subsidiary Vajram Electric

The company had announced last year that it had acquired manufacturing and marketing rights for the European e-scooter Muvi as well as manufacturing rights for the electric trike Velocipado from Spanish automotive company Tarrot.

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Redwood Materials intends to invest $3.5 billion in Nevada battery materials factory

The auto industry has been ramping up production of electric vehicles to meet a demand surge, driving up orders for batteries and raw materials that have limited supply.

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This delivery facilitator's electric vehicles to be managed by Moto Business Service

The collaboration with FullFily marks the start of the company's operations in the electric vehicle (EV) segment in Chennai, MBSI Managing Director Shoji Shiraishi said in a statement.

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s ‘low-ball bid’ rejected by this bankrupt crypto lender

Voyager's customers could then receive some of those funds if they chose to open an account with crypto exchange FTX. Such customers could either withdraw the cash balance immediately or use it to make purchases on FTX's platform.

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M&M Farm Division to set up plant in Brazil, defining blueprint for South America and Africa

With a manufacturing or assembly base in US, Turkey and India, three of the top five tractor markets, the maker of Arjun and Novo tractors sees its volumes doubling in Brazil in the next few years and hence it is increasing its footprint with a local manufacturing base, said Hemant Sikka, president for the Farm Equipment Business at Mahindra & Mahindra.

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Nasa finds asteroid Bennu 'aged early' by Sun

Scientists from Nasa's OSIRIS-REx have found that the Sun's heat fractures rocks on Bennu in just 10,000 to 100,000 years, revealing that surface regeneration happens a lot quicker on asteroids than on Earth.

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Vivo Y02s Renders Leaked, Waterdrop-Style Notch Display, Colour Options Tipped Ahead of Launch

Vivo Y02s specifications have previously been shared online. Now, the alleged official renders of the smartphone have also leaked, which reveal a waterdrop-style notch at the front and two colour options. The smartphone is expected to launch on July 28, as per a report. It could be powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC.

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Google expands list of Android phones that are certified to run AR apps: These are the names

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OnePlus 10T Design Revealed, Will Skip Alert Slider and Hasselbald Branding

OnePlus 10T 5G is set to launch on August 3 at 7.30pm. The smartphone is said to launch without an alert slider and Hasselblad-branded camera module. According to a report, which cites OnePlus’ Chief Designer Hope Liu, the decision has been taken to save internal space for other components and to offer the handset with the flagship performance at the chosen price po...

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Elon Musk has another 'big question' for Twitter

Tesla CEO questioned the company's way of measuring its user base, which it uniquely calls "monetisable daily active users".

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Google Meet allows users to livestream meetings on YouTube

According to the company, an admin can enable this by navigating to the meeting's Activities panel and selecting "Live Streaming".

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WhatsApp may planning to bring another big change in the way disappearing messages work

According to WABetaInfo report, the disappearing messages can be viewed within chat info in a new section called 'Kept messages', and all people in the conversation can open this section.

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Amazon Prime Day Sale: Trimmers, hair stylers and other grooming discount at 25% or more discount

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JLR expects 60% of global Land Rover sales to be pure-electric by 2030

With increased adoption, Tata Motors-owned luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover expects 60% of the global Land Rover sales to be pure-electric by the year 2030.

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Amazon Prime Day sale: 7 smartphones from Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme you can get extra discount of up to Rs 4,000

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Amazon Prime Day sale is live: Biggest discounts on Apple iPhone 13, AirPods, iPads and more

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Last day of Amazon Prime Day sale: Touchscreen laptops from HP, Asus, Lenovo and others under Rs 30,000

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Amazon Prime Day sale 2022: Smartwatches from Samsung, Noise, Amazfit and others at up to 70% off

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Twitter blames Tesla CEO Elon Musk for drop in its revenue

The results come as Twitter has sued Musk for dropping his offer to buy the company, and is now preparing for a legal showdown in a trial set to begin in October. The deal uncertainty has worried Twitter's advertisers and caused chaos inside the company.

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Social media stocks fall as Twitter, Snap issue dire warnings about ad spending

Twitter also blamed its ongoing battle to close its $44-billion acquisition by Elon Musk for the surprise fall in quarterly revenue. The micro-blogging site's shares were marginally higher.

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Here’s why China has tightened data rules for online ride-hailing companies

Data generated by ride-hailing platforms cannot be used for commercial purposes, must be stored for at least two years in China, compared so six months previously, and it cannot be exported or shown to outside entities without regulatory authorisation.

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Despite Didi's $1.2 billion fine, China's regulatory issues with tech may not be resolved

The crackdown lopped hundreds of billions of dollars off its tech companies' market capitalisations, prompted layoffs at several firms, made them reticent about seeking new opportunities and even drove downsizing of businesses, as companies sought to comply with the new rules.

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Amazon Prime Day 2022 Sale Is Now Live: Here Is All You Need to Know

Amazon Prime Day 2022 sale is now live and there will be discounts on items such as laptops, smartwatches, digital cameras, speakers, TWS earbuds, and other electronics.

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Tesla profits exceed target but demand may get hurt by high prices, warns CEO Elon Musk

Tesla also sold a majority of its bitcoin holdings, which led to smaller-than-expected impairment charges caused by a decline in the value of the cryptocurrency, analysts said.

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Auto companies capex set to cross $3 billion in FY23

​​​​The automotive market capex is set to cross $3 billion, or ₹27,000 crore, in FY23, posting a growth of 24% as per estimates by Axis Capital. The forecast capital investment of auto companies in FY23 will surpass the pre-Covid capex peak of ₹26,800 crore in FY20.

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Social media revenue growth expected to slow as TikTok, Apple compete

The dour expectations come after a blowout 2021, when social media ad sales in the United States grew 36 percent to reach $58 billion as brands increased marketing budgets to recover from the pandemic and reach customers online.

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Global manufacturers anticipate an end to the chip shortage

An increased supply of chips will reduce one burden facing an industry that is also battling raw material price inflation, a tight energy market and rising interest rates that are throwing a dampener on consumer demand.

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DHL files lawsuit at NCLT against Eicher Motors

The insolvency law classifies creditors such as those providing goods and services to a company as operational creditors.

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Facebook users, the company is giving your ‘old Feed’ back, here’s how

The day is here; Facebook is bringing back the much-asked chronological news feed that shows posts from your friends in chronological order. And you will not get any "Suggested For You" posts on the new 'Feed' tab.

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Smartphone shipments within China increased by 9.1% in June, says govt data

The jump marks the first year-on-year increase since December, pointing to a potential recovery for the handset market, which has faced lagging growth in 2022 due to COVID lockdowns in Shanghai and elsewhere.

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Google yet to register for Indonesia's new licencing rules

Registration is required under rules released in late 2020 that would give authorities broad powers to compel platforms to disclose data of certain users and take down content deemed unlawful or that "disturbs public order" within four hours if urgent, and 24 hours if not.

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Volkswagen to create new semiconductor with STMicro amid chip shortage

The move illustrates how Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, is striving to gain greater control over the supply of chips, found in an ever greater number of new generation and low-carbon emission vehicles.

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Govt calls for meeting of automakers next week to discuss mandatory airbags issue

Sections of the industry have argued implementation of the norm will make four-wheeled vehicles expensive, putting them out of reach of entry-level buyers. But a top source in the government told ET that in a market where more than 80% of personal buyers opt for financing solutions, the additional cost would translate into barely Rs 150 on equated monthly instalment plans.

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Nothing Phone 1 Receiving Second Update With July 2022 Android Security Patch

Nothing is rolling its latest software update for the Nothing Phone 1. The smartphone runs on Android 12 and debuted a week ago. The latest update brings bug fixes and performance optimisations to the smartphone.

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IIT creates optimised voltage control strategy for active power distribution for electric vehicles

The sustainability of electric vehicles can be enhanced if the power used to charge these vehicles is also based on renewable energy sources such as solar energy. However, solar energy is intermittent, which leads to voltage fluctuation problems in the power distribution networks.

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Fuel cell electric trucks, small electric vans to be developed by Toyota and partners

Toyota said it will work with minivehicle specialists Daihatsu and Suzuki Motor Corp to develop small electric commercial vans, aiming to begin production next year and commence mass-market sales at a suitable time.

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Omega Seiki Mobility opens EV manufacturing facility at Faridabad

The new integrated facility, which is the company's third plant at its headquarters city and the fourth in all, will have a capacity to produce 15,000 electric three wheelers annually, the company said in a statement.

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Following cryptocurrency, this social media platform focuses on stock trading

Stocktwits is a popular venue for exchanging trading ideas. It was among the online message boards that helped retail investors band together to drive eye-watering gains in meme stocks such as GameStop and AMC last year, squeezing bearish hedge funds.

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Redmi K50i 5G, Redmi Buds 3 Lite Set to Launch in India Today: How to Watch

The Redmi K50i 5G is set to launch in India today. The smartphone is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup.

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To compete with China, the US Senate tries to pass computer chip bill once more

The Senate's Democratic majority leader, Chuck Schumer, announced that the first procedural vote would take place, calling US semiconductor manufacturing a matter of national security as well as a source of jobs.

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Apple to Slow Hiring, Spending Growth for Some Teams Next Year: Report

Apple intends to slow hiring and spending growth next year in some units to cope with a potential economic downturn, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The changes will not affect all teams, and Apple is still planning an aggressive product launch schedule in 2023 that includes a mixed-reality headset, its first major new ca...

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Indonesia warns tech companies to comply with new licencing rules or risk being blocked

The government can also compel companies to reveal communications and personal data of specific users if requested by law enforcement or government agencies.

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OnePlus 10T 5G Tipped to Launch in India on August 3, Could Debut in Two Colour Options: Report

OnePlus 10T 5G is said to debut in India on August 3. However, the company has not made any official confirmation regarding the launch of the upcoming smartphone.

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Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022: 6 smartphones going on sale for the first time on July 23

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Oppo Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, Pad Air, Enco X2 TWS Earphones Launch Today at 6pm: How to Watch Livestream

Oppo Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro smartphones will be launched in India alongside the Oppo Pad Air as well as Oppo Enco X2 truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones at an event scheduled for 6pm today. The smartphones and the tablet were launched in China in May, and the earphones in February globally.

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8 'dangerous' apps Android smartphone users must delete right now

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Nearly Half of Households Find Repair Costs for Broken Devices Exorbitant: Survey

Many respondents opted to buy a new device instead of trying to get it serviced locally or by the manufacturer.

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Mercedes turns the clock backwards to get future ready

The company has cut down on the number of robots in one of its factories to fewer than 10 compared to about 25-30 earlier. The result? The luxury carmaker now can manufacture combustion-engine, as well as electric and hybrid cars, on the same production line. This is unlike the automotive industry world-over, where entire production lines are dedicated to a single model.

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Tips to protect your smartphones, laptops and other gadgets this monsoon season

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Indian car buyers are lapping up SUVs, high-tech features like never before

Such is the craze for SUVs at present that waiting periods for some of the most popular models are stretching to over two years, and fresh orders are still flowing in. Car buyers are now willing to spend more on their personal mode of travel and are preferring top-end variants which come loaded with features like sunroof and connected technologies.

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Centre allows electronic industry to use QR code for some mandatory details on package

The additional mandatory declarations such as the address of the manufacturer or packer or importer, the common or generic name of the commodity, the size and dimension of the commodity and customer care are allowed through QR code.

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US-based crypto lender reveals $1.19 bln deficit in bankruptcy filing

Crypto lenders boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing depositors with high interest rates and easy access to loans rarely offered by traditional banks. They lent out tokens to mostly institutional investors, making a profit from the difference.

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New phones from Nothing and Samsung; Truecaller’s new app, Reliance Digital offer and more

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Goa plans to roll out an app-based taxi service

Goa CM, Pramod Sawant said that taxi owners don't use meters. "They keep meters off, so even tracking can't take place. We had given subsidies on meters considering they will use it, but they are not using it," he said.

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Non-game apps now dominate Apple App Store for first time

According to Sensor Tower, spending on non-games has grown at more than twice the rate as games on the App Store in the US, with a compound annual growth rate of 40 per cent since June 2014.

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TikTok's global security chief Roland Cloutier to step down

Cloutier, who is based in Florida, said his move followed recent changes to the security teams at the video-sharing app, which is owned by China's ByteDance and is facing growing scrutiny from US regulators about the use of personal data.

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NASA and Russian space agency signs contract to share space station flights, says Roscosmos

NASA and Roscosmos, the two-decade-old space station's core partners, have sought for years to renew routine integrated crewed flights as part of the agencies' long-standing civil alliance, now one of the last links of cooperation between the United States and Russia as tensions flare over the war in Ukraine.

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Didi's digital payments unit fined by China's central bank

Didi's digital payments unit was fined 4.27 million yuan ($632,170) on Friday by China's central bank for a dozen rule violations, amid an effort by the ride-hailing company to appease regulators.

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Dubai VARA issues temporary licence to crypto company OKX

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been pushing to develop virtual asset regulation to attract new forms of business as economic competition heats up in the Gulf region.

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Bigger the car, the better it is: Key data points from Indian auto market

MPVs have emerged as the fastest growing segment in India’s passenger vehicle (PV) industry in the first five months of this year.

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Tata Motors hires McKinsey to boost profitability of commercial vehicle business

McKinsey’s mandate includes a comprehensive plan to address pricing, margins, structure, rightsizing, international business expansion, etc, in what would be a year-long association. McKinsey is benchmarking some of the top companies around the world including Tata Motors’ homegrown rivals that are performing on better profitability metrics, the sources said.

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TSMC sees robust chip sales boosting Q3, but delivers blow-out results

They are likely to ease some worries after several chipmakers, including Micron Technology Inc., recently sounded the alarm that chip shortages have turned into a glut in some sectors, as soaring inflation and China's COVID-19 curbs have squashed demand for electronics.

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South African competition watchdog on Google's ad practices

The competition watchdog said in a statement that the prevalence of Google's paid search at the top of the search results page "without adequate identifiers as advertising raises platform customer acquisition costs and favours large, often global, platforms."

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This Chinese automaker to go public in US via $2.6 billion SPAC merger

After a bumper 2020, the frenzy around these companies has receded. Several SPAC mergers have been torpedoed by high investor withdrawals and uncertain market conditions this year.

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US auto agency decided not to allow EV owners to choose their alert sounds

The agency said that the proposal "is not being adopted because of a lack of supporting data. ... Removing this restriction would allow manufacturers to make more obscure sounds that only appeal to a small minority of (hybrid electric) owners."

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Twitter shares escalate after Hindenburg takes long position

Twitter's shares rose about 6 percent to $35.90 on the news, a day after the company sued Musk for violating his $44 billion deal and asked a Delaware court to order him to complete the merger at the agreed $54.20 per Twitter share.

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Update for this Samsung smartwatch adds dual-SIM support, more features

The company said that, on top of the latest version of Wear OS Powered by Samsung (running Wear OS 3.5), the new One UI Watch 4.5 release adds a fuller typing experience, an easier way to make calls, and a host of new intuitive accessibility features.

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Indo-British scholar develops AI tech to enhance phone battery life, conserve energy

EOptomiser does this by using software to dramatically increase efficiency and reliability in smartphones, tablets, cars, smart fridges, and computer batteries—delaying when consumers need to buy carbon-footprint-producing replacements.

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China grants publishing licences for 67 online games in July, these gaming giants not included

The release of the July list provides relief for firms in the world's largest gaming industry, which have been battered by new regulations and a lengthy suspension of gaming approvals.

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What is Amazon dash cart and how it is beneficial for shoppers?

The Dash Cart screen will now display images of fresh items nearby, like produce, for shoppers to choose from, or shoppers can type in the item name instead of a four-digit PLU code.

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Cathay Venture Capital launches a $1 billion fund to invest in green technology

Cathay Innovation's third venture fund, backed by multinationals including French drugmaker Sanofi, will focus on sectors such as artificial intelligence, digital health, new mobility and financial technology, it said.

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Tata Motors launches Nexon EV Prime models starting at Rs 14.99 lakh

Acknowledging the efforts taken by early buyers, the company is offering the first software update to existing customers free of charge, from July 25 at its authorised service centres, it added.

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HCL and SRFI tie up, aim to transform Indian squash ecosystem in next five years

The programme will also help enhance coaching standards and encourage and identify the next generation of squash players in the country through grass-roots initiatives.

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Here's why Russia panelised Apple and Zoom

Moscow has clashed with Big Tech over content, censorship, data and local representation in a simmering dispute that has erupted into a full-on battle since Russia sent its armed forces into Ukraine on Feb. 24.

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IISc team develops technology to produce hydrogen from biomass

The process consists of two steps. In the first step, biomass is converted into syngas—a hydrogen-rich fuel gas mixture—in a novel reactor using oxygen and steam. In the second step, pure hydrogen is generated from syngas using an indigenously developed low-pressure gas separation unit.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite With 108-Megapixel Camera, Snapdragon 778G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi 12 Lite has been launched globally. The smartphone comes with a 108-megapixel primary rear camera, Snapdragon 778G SoC, and will be available for pre-orders today. 

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Mahindra to receive batteries from this South Korean battery maker

The batteries will power the Indian automaker's XUV400 SUVs, likely scheduled for delivery between the fourth quarter and January, the source said.

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Sony Play Station Store removes purchased movies from libraries after service shutdown

Tech giant Sony is removing access to hundreds of movies and TV shows on its PlayStation Store service next month, meaning users that previously paid for titles such as Paddington and The Hunger Games will no longer be able to watch them.

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Nasa to showcase Webb space telescope's first full-colour images

The highly anticipated unveiling this week of pictures and spectroscopic data from the newly operational observatory follows a six-month process of remotely unfurling various components, aligning its mirrors and calibrating instruments.

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Mahindra open to invest in EV battery cell maker to secure supplies

Mahindra on Thursday raised $250 million from British International Investment for the unit and is exploring a partnership with Volkswagen AG to source such EV components as batteries and motors.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite With 108-Megapixel Camera, Snapdragon 778G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi 12 Lite has been launched globally. The smartphone comes with a 108-megapixel primary rear camera, Snapdragon 778G SoC, and will be available for pre-orders today. 

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20 US companies charged of selling fake Cisco products worth $1 billion

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Twitter hires Wachtell to sue Musk after pulling out of $44 billion deal

Twitter is planning to file a law suit early this week in Delaware, people familiar with the matter said. Twitter declined to comment while the law firm did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment outside business hours.

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Maruti's twin-pronged strategy to protect, enhance market share

In the SUV segment, the company plans to launch new models, while in the non-SUV space comprising hatchbacks, sedans and vans, Maruti aims to bring in new features, technology and aggressive design language. In order to prune the deadwood, MSI has also decided to discontinue the S-Cross from the line up and plans to focus on the new model which is going to be produced by Toyota and feature both mild and strong hybrid technology.

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Supply chain constraints to continue affecting auto sector this year, says Mercedes-Benz India MD & CEO

The company's products continues to be buoyant with order book size increasing, he said there is a concern over the global economic uncertainties and geopolitical crisis having an impact on India, thus putting a question mark over how things would be in the next six to 12 months.

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Google Hangouts shutdown: How to download your data

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Xiaomi 8th anniversary sale: Laptops, phones and TVs available at ‘lowest-ever price’

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Asus’most expensive gaming phone, Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 launched, new OnePlus smart TV and other top tech news of the week

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NASA to reveal rare celestial objects taken by James Webb telescope

NASA is set to reveal rare celestial objects, taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, like one of the largest and brightest nebulae in the sky, a giant planet outside our solar system composed mainly of gas, and first compact galaxy group ever discovered in 1877, among others.

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Elon Musk plans to 'significantly' increase childcare benefits at his companies

Tesla's employee benefits include 16 weeks of paid family leave, according to its impact report. That compares with up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave at Alphabet Inc.'s Google, which has long been known as a global trailblazer in workplace benefits.

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Winners of UK greenhouse gas removal tech funding include Rolls Royce, EDF

EDF won 3 million pounds to fund a Direct Air Capture (DAC) plant which could be powered using excess heat from its proposed Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk, England.

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This semiconductor manufacturer violated computer tech patents by Panasonic, says lawsuits

The two lawsuits say Broadcom products, including microprocessors, integrated circuits, and components used in wireless networking, infringe ten Panasonic patents.

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Tata Motors hikes passenger vehicle prices by 0.55%

Tata Motors said that the company had made all attempts to absorb the rising costs before taking the decision to hike consumer rates.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite With 108-Megapixel Camera, Snapdragon 778G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi 12 Lite has been launched globally. The smartphone comes with a 108-megapixel primary rear camera, Snapdragon 778G SoC, and will be available for pre-orders today. 

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Crypto companies that have cut jobs, frozen withdrawals or filed for bankruptcy

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NCLT orders liquidator of steel cos to admit TVS Motor's claim

The automaker had extended the said financial assistance at the agreed rate of annual 12% interest. Kalisma Steel agreed to repay the money in five tranches. Also, the promoters of Kalisma Steel had provided shares of ₹2 crore as the security deposit. An email query to TVS Motors was unanswered till press time.

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UK think tank calls for global digital currency rules

Global rules would allow central bank digital currencies to operate smoothly cross-border and speed up wholesale payments, a think tank backed by the City of London Corporation said on Friday.

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How Apple and Samsung’s loss has become Xiaomi and Realme’s gain in Russia

After years of dominance in the Eurasian region, Chinese smartphone manufacturers are witnessing major growth in Russia within a few months after Apple and Samsung’s exit from the market amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine. As per the experts, Chinese brands will soon constitute 90 percent of the market share.

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Government to bring SOP amid rising EV fires

Alarmed at the growing EV fires in the country, the government is set to bring in standard operating procedure (SOP) on battery certification and quality control in order to help EV makers develop efficient and safe products for the consumers.

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Android users, these 10 features can keep you safe from hackers, virus and more

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Vivo India Remitted 50 Percent Turnover Worth Rs. 62,476 Crore to Avoid Paying Tax in India, Claims ED

Vivo India has illegally transferred 50 percent of its turnout worth Rs. 62,476 crore to China in order to avoid payment of taxes in India, claims the Enforcement Directorate. The government agency has not stated the time period of the transaction. The stepped-up action against the Chinese-backed companies operating in India comes in the backdrop of the military stand...

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Reddit to start selling Blockchain-backed 'Collectible Avatars'

Social discussion forum Reddit on Thursday announced Blockchain-backed collectible avatars or non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that will soon be available for purchase on the platform.

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Aiwa unveils smart TV series 'Magnifiq' in India

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Crypto exchange Binance US hires former PayPal executive as CFO

Binance US, the U.S. partner of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, named former PayPal Holdings executive Jasmine Lee as its chief financial officer on Thursday.

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MG Motor plans to raise funds in big India push

The valuation of Tata Motors' electric business for TPG's investment has been set as a benchmark for the fundraising for MG Motor's Indian arm said an investor banker involved in the talks. "Our discussion with investors shows that MG Motor has more experience and is about two generations ahead of the Indian market, which makes valuation quite closer to the Tata Motors-TPG deal," he added. The proposed fundraising would provide MG Motor India with medium-term capital to scale up operations.

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Samsung rides on memory chips sales, posts impressive profits

Samsung posted an operating profit of 14 trillion won ($10.7 billion), up 11% from 12.57 trillion won a year earlier, just shy of a 14.45 trillion won SmartEstimate from Refinitiv. Revenue rose 21% to 77 trillion won, in line with estimates.

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Chinese directors associated with Vivo flee as ED continues raids

As the Enforcement Directorate (ED) continued searches at the premises of Chinese companies, including smartphone maker Vivo, at 44 locations in 22 states on Wednesday, the directors of one of the companies associated with Vivo have fled India.

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Samsung Electronics' Q2 Profit Likely Rose 11 Percent on Solid Server Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics reported a smaller-than-expected rise in quarterly operating earnings on Thursday as lower sales to inflation-hit smartphone makers dragged on profits from server customers loading up on memory chips. The profit fell short of a KRW 14.45 trillion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) SmartEstimate from Refinitiv.

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India's PLI Schemes Reduced Dependency on Mobile Imports by 33 Percent in FY22: Report

India's phased manufacturing programme and the production-linked incentive scheme have helped to cut mobile imports by 33 percent in fiscal 2022, while local production was pushed up by around 26 percent during the year, says Crisil report. India reportedly has negligible share (under 1 percent) in global supplies

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Vivo India Directors Said to Leave Country as ED Intensifies Money Laundering Probe

Vivo India directors Zhengshen Ou and Zhang Jie are said to have left the country as the Enforcement Directorate intensified its inquiry into the money laundering case against the Chinese firm. The information comes a day after the agency carried out searches at 40 locations in connection with the case.

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Apple to Release New Lockdown Mode to Battle Spyware, Provide Extra Layer of Protection

Apple announced its plan to release a new feature called Lockdown Mode this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks. Lockdown Mode will come to Apple's iPhones, iPads and Macs this fall and turning it on will block most attachments sent to the iPhone's Messages ...

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Meet ARYABHAT-1: The chipsets to make AI apps run faster

Next- generation analog computing chipsets for artificial intelligence (AI) applications, could become a whole lot faster and consume less power, thanks to a design framework developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

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Xiaomi Delivers First Batch of Handsets Made in Vietnam to Boost Smartphone Production: Report

Xiaomi has delivered the first batch of smartphones produced at its new production plant in Vietnam, according to a report. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has shifted production of its handsets to the country as it looks for alternate supply chain and production methods. Xiaomi will use the new plant in Vietnam as a centre for exports to nearby countries like Mal...

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Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro: 8-point quick review of Asus’ most-expensive phone yet

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ASML Shares Fall After Report Suggests US Wishes to Restrict Sales to China

ASML, a key supplier of equipment to semiconductor makers, reported fall in shares on Tuesday following a Bloomberg News report that the US government wants to restrict the company from selling equipment to China. A spokesperson for ASML said the company was unaware of any policy change.

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Paranoid Android Sapphire Beta 2 Reportedly Rolling Out for 3 OnePlus Devices: Details

Paranoid Android Sapphire Beta 2 is reportedly rolling out for three OnePlus smartphones. The update is said to bring a few changes and includes a bug fixer as well.

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India could soon make safety ratings compulsory for cars

India ranks at the top globally in road accident-related fatalities and third in injuries, despite accounting for just 1% of the world's vehicle population. As many as 500,000 road accidents occur in the country annually, resulting in 150,000 deaths. Nearly 70% of those who die in road accidents are aged 18-45 years.

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Retail auto sales grow 27% in June, but lag pre-Covid levels

While three-wheeler sales shrank at a slower pace of 6% compared with June 2019, it is the two-wheeler segment which still remains the biggest cause of concern and is not picking up as per expectations, Gulati said. Two-wheeler retail sales increased by a fifth from a year earlier to 1,119,096 units in June, but were down 16% from the same month before Covid in 2019.

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Indian EV market grown faster than Hyundai's expectations: Hyundai India MD

"The Indian automotive market is in the midst of transformation. Once a popular small-car market, with the growing economy, the rising middle class is seeking more modern, premium, safe and high-tech cars. This trend is in line with other economies. It is very good for India."

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Digital banking startup YAP raises $41 million

YAP, a digital bank in the United Arab Emirates, said on Monday it had raised $41 million in funding and targeted raising another roughly $20 million to finance its expansion plans.

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Moto G42 With Triple Rear Cameras, 20:9 AMOLED Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto G42 was launched in India on Monday as Motorola's latest budget entrant. The new Motorola phone comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC and packs a 5,000mAh battery.

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Renault Kiger hits 50,000 units production milestone

"We are confident that Renault Kiger will continue to garner tremendous customer response and further bolster the brand's growth in India and overseas," Mamillapalle said.

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Nissan Motor India appoints Mohan Wilson as Director Marketing

Padmanabhan, who has overseen the successful launch of the Nissan Magnite in India as Director Marketing, Product and Customer Experience, has been appointed Director Marketing, Product and Customer Experience for Nissan Motor Australia, the statement added.

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Xiaomi 12S Pro Confirmed to Get 120W Wired Alongside 50W Wireless, 10W Reverse Charging: CEO

Xiaomi 12S Pro will come with 120W wired fast charging technology, 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging, the company CEO Lei Jun has confirmed. The phone will also come with two charging modes.

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Oppo Reportedly Working on Two Foldable Smartphones, Tipped to Launch Later This Year

Oppo is reportedly working on two foldable smartphones one of which is clamshell phone. These smartphones are tipped to launch later this year. One of them may have the codename Dragonfly.

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Moto G42 India Launch Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Moto G42 India launch is taking place today. Meanwhile, the price of the Motorola phone has been tipped online.

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10 popular ‘family-tracking’ Android apps that can be ‘dangerous’

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Green Drive: Maruti to phase out pure petrol vehicles in 10 years

The transition of the entire portfolio to hybrid, flex-fuel, bio-fuel and pure electric vehicles will happen over the next seven to 10 years as per the current plans. It had discontinued production of diesel vehicles ahead of the adoption of BS-VI emission standards in India in April 2020.

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OnePlus’s new phone, Samsung’s special offer for students, new Amazfit watch and other top tech news of the week

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OnePlus Nord 2T 5G: How OnePlus’ latest affordable smartphone compares with Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge and Oppo F21 Pro 5G

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How to silence calls from unknown callers on iPhone

It is a fact that nobody likes spam calls. Unless you are a hardcore Android user, then you must be aware that Apple allows iPhone users to silence the unknown or spam callers. The feature enables you to block phone numbers you've never been in contact with and don’t have saved in your contacts list. With this feature, you don’t have to block or ignore each unknown caller silently and you can also view a list of users who called you later so that you do not miss out on any important calls.

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Samsung is offering discounts for students on Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy tablets and laptops: All the details

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PV sales rev up in June as output now in high gear

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors, too, posted growth of 87% to sell 45,197 units in June. Shailesh Chandra, managing director, Tata Motors (PV and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility), confirmed that "demand for passenger vehicles continued to stay strong in the first quarter even as the supply side remained moderately impacted due to the lockdown in China."

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