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Apple iPhones on iOS 16 beta to get 5G next week: How-to get beta software

Apple's beta programme allows users to test pre-release software and try the latest features before the software is rolled out publicly

Debris of Chinese rocket to fall back on Earth this weekend: Report

The rocket, Long March 5B, was used to send the final part of the Tiangong space station called Mengtian to the space station

Inter-state school education disparity significantly down since 2017: Rpt

Kerala best state, Chandigarh best union territory (UT) for school education, says Performance Grading Index (PGI) released by Ministry of Education on Thursday

Railways to invite bids for redevelopment of 4 stations in 3-5 mths: Report

The stations are Anand Vihar in Delhi, Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, Thane and Mumbai Central in Maharashtra

WhatsApp introduces 'Online Presence', 'Communities' features: Details here

In-chat polls, 32-person video calling, and group of up to 1024 members are some other features rolled out by the instant messaging platform WhatsApp

Central government to introduce 7-8 PLI schemes in next Budget: Report

The new PLI schemes will likely cover segments like textiles, electronic components, furniture, toys and leather

Tax authorities want IT professionals to declare income from 'moonlighting'

The concerns from tax authorities have come at a time when there is an ongoing debate on how far 'moonlighting' by employees can be allowed.

Centre to not intervene in deciding deadline for payment platforms' 30% cap

PhonePe and Google Pay approached the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) asking for an extension to the December 2022 deadline for at least three years

RBI Meeting: All you need to know about additional monetary policy meet

Under Section 45ZN of the RBI Act, 1934, the central bank is required to write a letter to the Centre if it fails to maintain the inflation target

To improve ARPU, telcos to hike tariffs more frequently in FY23: Report

Reliance Jio is most likely to lead the hikes as it is now focussing on profitability and aims to launch an IPO in next couple of years

RBI's letter may cite Ukraine war as main reason for high inflation: Report

For the past few months the MPC's and the governor's conduct has pointed at the war in Ukraine as the main reason for inflation staying above 6 per cent for three consecutive quarters

Paid Twitter blue ticks? A look at the origin of social media verification

Elon Musk on Tuesday announced that Twitter users would have to 'buy' their verification blue ticks for $8 per month

Vodafone Idea launches Vi Max postpaid plans with OTT benefits and more

The Vi Max plans are available in four price brackets with free calls, OTT benefits, and night unlimited data benefits being standard across all plans

One out of every three Indians 'middle class'; to double by 2047: Report

The report released by PRICE added that the share of middle class in the total population rose from 14 per cent in 2004-05 to 31 per cent in 2021-22

Mastodon social network sees user influx amid Twitter turbulence: Report

Mastodon is a decentralised, open source and distributed social network with independent user-managed servers

As air pollution rises, companies revert to hybrid work model in Delhi-NCR

As air quality worsens in the National Capital Region, companies scramble to minimise the exposure of their employees as far as possible

Fear, distrust in Twitter as Musk's 'inner circle' orders 12 hour shifts

In the meanwhile, there have been no discussions over overtime pay, comp time or job security with the employees

India may allow Chinese JVs with Indian cos for electronics manufacturing

Officials added that any proposal for a JV could be considered if that leads to the growth of the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India

Woman suffers beauty parlor stroke syndrome while getting her hair washed

Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist from Hyderabad took to twitter on October 30, to share his experience of treating a 50-year-old woman showing symptoms of 'Beauty Parlour Stroke Syndrome'

After Thums Up and Sprite, Maaza is Coca Cola India's next $1 billion bet

Earlier in 2022, Thums Up became the first Indian brand from the company's Indian portfolio to touch $1 billion in sales