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Billionaire Hinduja brothers end family feud on pact signed in 2014

The fight among Hinduja brothers was caused because of a pact signed by them in 2014 that said that 'everything belongs to everyone and nothing belongs to anyone'

World food import bill to be at record high of $1.94 trillion in 2022: FAO

The world food import bill is estimated to rise to US$1.94 trillion in 2022, higher than previously expected, according to the latest Food Outlook forecast released by the FAO

Apple iOS 16: 5G software available for iPhones, but do not update just yet

The Apple iOS 16 software with 5G network support is currently available in beta (iOS 16.2) with commercial rollout planned for some time in December

Facing deportation, sacked workers on US visas say Meta abandoned them

The affected workers have now created a WhatsApp group to share their concerns. A majority of the about 300 people in the group are from India, the report said

Realme 10 5G smartphone with 90Hz screen, MediaTek Dimensity 700 unveiled

The Realme 10 5G boasts a 5,000 mAh battery, 33W fast-wired charging, and Android 12-based Realme UI

Indian agencies have real-time, remote access to internet traffic: Report

The revelation was made by the Internet Service Providers Association of India in a filing with the Department of Telecommunications

This company promises to let feature phone users make UPI transactions

The Mumbai-based fintech company says by using its services, feature phone users can access their bank accounts, transfer funds, and make bill payments by giving a missed call

Lexar launches high-performance Professional NM800PRO Gen4 SSD in India

Priced at Rs 12,999, the Lexar Professional NM800PRO Gen4 SSD comes with a heatsink option for better performance and improved power efficiency

'US looking forward to support India's G20 presidency': Janet Yellen

The 2022 G20 Summit will take place under the presidency of Indonesia in Bali between November 15 and 16

Apple iOS 16.2 Beta: How to enable Airtel 5G Plus, Jio True 5G on iPhones

With the iOS 16.2 beta update, supported iPhone users on Airtel and Jio networks can now experience 5G in cities where the network providers have launched the service

End of the stone age: Railways to upgrade rail tracks at select stations

The current tracks have greyish ballast stones scattered around them to keep the tracks in their place and curb derailments. But these stones require regular monitoring and replacement

Twitter Blue 'verification' rolled out in India, to cost Rs 719 per month

On November 1, Musk said that the subscription pack would be 'adjusted by country proportionate to purchasing power parity'

For 19 months in pandemic, 43% children had no access to education: Study

The socially and economically disadvantaged groups and children with disabilities were worst impacted as compared to more advantaged counterparts: Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy's report

India to launch the world's longest river cruise from Varanasi to Dibrugarh

The cruise will start its journey on January 10 and reach Dibrugarh in Assam on March 1, after staying in Bangladesh for 15 days

Common ITR form for all proposed by govt, here's what you need to know

It is expected that the proposed ITR form will be applicable from FY 2022-23 onwards

2 in 3 travellers want pre-pandemic govt fare caps back as air-fares soar

A recent survey by LocalCircles reveals that soaring airfares have worried travellers and two out of three fliers want the government to bring back an upper and lower limit on air-fares

BS Number Wise: Here's why India's poverty estimates are problematic

Traditional estimates of poverty in the country rely on indicators that are outdated or inaccurate

UGC notifies new regulations on PhD degrees, here's what has changed

The UGC has announced new norms for PhD degrees that include significant modifications to the qualifications for admission, the application process, and the evaluation procedures

Jio True 5G now in Bengaluru, Hyderabad; unlimited data under welcome offer

Starting November 10, Jio users in Bengaluru and Hyderabad will be invited to the 'Jio Welcome Offer', to experience unlimited 5G Data at up to 1 Gbps+ speeds, at no additional cost

Weak revenue, high capital outlays to keep States' debt at decadal high

The aggregate indebtedness of states, is expected to remain elevated at 30-31 per cent this fiscal, almost similar to 31.5 per cent of last fiscal, Crisil report said