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Edward Snowden: US whistleblower, now a permanent Russian citizen

Since 2013, Edward Snowden has been living in Russia to escape prosecution in the US after leaking secret files related to the US National Security Agency (NSA) and the CIA

Draft Telecom Bill: Centre to take spectrum back if telcos fail to pay dues

The draft telecom bill also recognised that the spectrum is a valuable resource and provided for the assignment of the spectrum for the public good

NITI Aayog-led $1 billion fund for two-, three-wheeler EV financing soon

The fund will be used to provide guarantees against defaults on loans taken to buy electric two-, three-wheelers

Small oil and gas field operators ask govt for exemption from windfall tax

The central government from July 1, 2022, levied a tax on crude and petroleum products to capture supernormal profits of energy companies amid a sharp rise in global oil prices

OnePlus details Nord Watch features ahead of India launch: Details here

OnePlus said the Nord Watch would come with over 105 sports modes that include outdoor walking, cycling, cricket, yoga, and more

Big Billion Days: Buyers take to social media as iPhone 13 orders cancelled

At the Flipkart's Big Billion Days festive sale, the premium versions of iPhone 13 are still available. But the less expensive ones are being shown as sold out

Govt bans mapping and export of sensitive locations under data regime

The central government has released a list of economic and national security-related strategic and sensitive locations that cannot be mapped and exported

BigBasket to raise $200 million at a valuation of $3.5 billion: Report

The infusion of fresh capital comes at a time when the company is aiming to expand its core offerings to compete with competitors like Dunzo, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and others

Reliance Jio 5G smartphone to be priced between Rs 8k and Rs 12k: Report

During AGM 2022, Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani had revealed Jio's plans to launch a 5G smartphone in partnership with Google. However, no details on the pricing were revealed

Centre for disinvestment of CPSEs under 2 ministries, 3 departments

These include CPSEs under the Ministries of Housing & Urban Affairs and Health & Family Welfare, and Departments of Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications and Fertilisers

What is Khosta-2? A vaccine-restraint virus found in Russian bats

It is classified as a sarbecovirus, a member of the Coronavirus family. It attaches to the same protein, ACE2 that Coronavirus uses to penetrate into human cells

Jupiter to be closest to Earth in 59 years today; here's how to watch

Jupiter is coming closer to Earth than it has since 1963. This is due to Earth and Jupiter's differing orbits around the sun, they do not pass each other at the same distance each time

Centre pushes for home-grown navigation system, smartphone makers jolted

According to government, NavIC provides more accurate domestic navigation and its use is likely to benefit the economy as well

Samsung forays into finance, launches credit card with Axis Bank and Visa

Samsung Axis Bank Credit Card will allow customers to avail of a 10 per cent cashback across all Samsung products and services throughout the year

Centre freezes subsidy of EV makers for violating PMP norms under FAME-II

Under the FAME-II scheme, the government releases incentives for various categories of EVs to OEMs. It has an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore

Hero Electric to set up Rs 1,200 crore manufacturing unit in Rajasthan

The greenfield facility by Hero Electric will be spread over 170 acres and have an annual capacity of manufacturing 2 million units

Centre asks States, UTs to conduct social audit for mid-day meal scheme

The social audit is important in detecting irregularities like siphoning of funds and helps the authorities to get feedback from the local community, on the mid-day meal scheme

Australian companies delegation visiting India for better trade tie-ups

The delegation is visiting India as a part of Australia India Business Exchange (AIBX) programme. The delegation of companies will be led by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).

Tata Sons to halve the number of listed companies from 29 to 15: Report

Under the current chairman N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons has been taking steps to consolidate its business to improve its efficiency

Apple offers Rs 7000 off on iPhone 14 series in festival sale: Details here

Apple's offer is applicable for single or multiple items with a minimum order value of Rs 41,900 and can be availed by HDFC credit card users or American Express card users