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Xiaomi launches MediaTek Helio A22-powered Redmi A1+ smartphone in India
Priced Rs 7,499 onwards, the Redmi A1+ will be available online on Flipkart and Mi online store, and offline at Mi Home and select stores from October 17
 "Xiaomi launches MediaTek Helio A22-powered Redmi A1+ smartphone in India")
Google passkeys for password-less future: Know what is it and how it works
Google passkeys is currently available for developers to test via Google Play Services beta
 "Google passkeys for password-less future: Know what is it and how it works")
Reliance Jio removes Disney+ Hotstar bundle offer from select prepaid plans
Reliance Jio has discontinued most of its Disney+ Hotstar prepaid plans in India, leaving only two options available
 "Reliance Jio removes Disney+ Hotstar bundle offer from select prepaid plans")
Consortium of Indian oil companies to acquire 10% stake in UAE's ADNOC
The consortium is led by ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) and includes companies like Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Bharat PetroResources Ltd (BPRL) and Oil India Ltd (OIL)
 "Consortium of Indian oil companies to acquire 10% stake in UAE's ADNOC")
FCI foodgrains stock down by 37% from last year; yet higher than buffer
Centre's foodgrains stock managed by the Food Corporation of India remains 66% higher than the buffer norm
 "FCI foodgrains stock down by 37% from last year; yet higher than buffer")
Centre to soon waive compensation cess on coal gasification: Report
After the removal of cess, the cost of producing methanol is expected to come down by Rs 800-900 per million tonnes
 "Centre to soon waive compensation cess on coal gasification: Report")
Shriram Group likely to submit EoI for privatisation of IDBI Bank
Entry of Shriram Group as a bidder, could set the stage for at least a two-way contest for IDBI Bank with Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial also believed to be a contender
 "Shriram Group likely to submit EoI for privatisation of IDBI Bank")
In a first, India's monthly mobile phone exports touched $1 bn in September
Monthly mobile phone exports from India touched the $1 billion mark for the first time ever in the month of September this year
 "In a first, India's monthly mobile phone exports touched $1 bn in September")
Tatas mull exit from UK steel business on lack of government support
Tata Sons is considering Tata Steel's exit from its UK operations because of the absence of support from the British government for transition to green energy
 "Tatas mull exit from UK steel business on lack of government support")
MGNREGA improved earnings during Covid-19, but more funding needed: Report
According to the 'Employment Guarantee during Covid-19' report, the spending on the MGNREGA needs to go up by three times
 "MGNREGA improved earnings during Covid-19, but more funding needed: Report")
Bengaluru fourth most expensive real estate market in India: Knight Frank
Bengaluru's affordable housing market has become more costly due to the 50 bps hike in the repo rate by the RBI
 "Bengaluru fourth most expensive real estate market in India: Knight Frank")
Eight out of 11 major dams in Maharashtra reached maximum storage capacity
Marathwada has already received 840 millimetres of rain this monsoon, or 123.62 per cent of the region's annual average rainfall of 679 millimetre
 "Eight out of 11 major dams in Maharashtra reached maximum storage capacity")
Carry out relief work on priority in flood-hit areas: Karnataka CM Bommai
The Deputy Commissioners were asked to make field visits and ensure proper recording of damages and distribution of compensation by the tehsildars
 "Carry out relief work on priority in flood-hit areas: Karnataka CM Bommai")
India's inflation at 7.4%; What are inflation numbers in other countries?
Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in February, almost all the economies have been facing high inflation mainly driven by high commodity costs, and supply chain constraints
 "India's inflation at 7.4%; What are inflation numbers in other countries?")
Pixel 7 series: Guided frame to Unblur, details of Google's camera upgrades
Powered by Tensor G2 processor, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are priced at Rs 59,999 and Rs 84,999, respectively. The smartphones go on sale in India from October 13
 "Pixel 7 series: Guided frame to Unblur, details of Google's camera upgrades")
Air quality likely to worsen in next few days due to stubble burning
Now that the rains and strong winds have stopped, the national capital will witness air pollution rising, said Dr Ravi Kant Pathak
 "Air quality likely to worsen in next few days due to stubble burning")
At $2.7 billion, startup funding in India at 2-year low in Q3: PwC India
The startup funding activity declined to $2.7 billion in Q3CY22 from $6.6 billion in Q2CY22
 "At $2.7 billion, startup funding in India at 2-year low in Q3: PwC India")
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd-generation) with 2.5K OLED screen launched in India
Powered by MediaTek Kompanio 1300T processor, the tablet will be available on Lenovo's official website, Amazon India, and Lenovo exclusive stores from October 17
 "Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd-generation) with 2.5K OLED screen launched in India")
Spam messages, once a menace on SMS platforms are now all over WhatsApp
According to the latest survey by LocalCircles, 95% of Indians said that they receive spam or promotional messages on WhatsApp every day
 "Spam messages, once a menace on SMS platforms are now all over WhatsApp")
National Testing Agency releases DUET 2022 advanced intimation slip
The DUET 2022 advance intimation slip for exam city has been released by the National Testing Agency. It can be checked through the official website of NTA
 "National Testing Agency releases DUET 2022 advanced intimation slip")
