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UIDAI CEO Says Aadhaar Data Is Safe; What Does Facebook Know About You?
With the growing restlessness over the security of Aadhaar data, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) asserted before the Supreme Court that Aadhaar data is safe, and even made a presentation about how that data is being…
Hyderabad, Pune Best Cities To Live In India; Europe Tops Most Livable Cities List!
Pune and Hyderabad have been declared as the best cities to live in India, based on various factors of urban infrastructure and livability criteria. Pune has improved its ranking by 3 spots to reach 142. Hyderabad too has been ranked at no.…
Another Bank Fraud Exposed; Jeweller Defrauds 14 Banks Of Rs 800 Crores!
The Central Bureau of Investigation has exposed yet another bank fraud worth Rs 824.15 crores against the Chennai-based jewellery chain Kanishk Gold Pvt Ltd. after State Bank of India (SBI) filed a complaint against Kanishk Gold of cheating…
Silicon Valley Plastered With Anti-H-1B Posters; Cognizant Plagued With Anti-White Bias Lawsuits!
As H-1B visa filing season is about to start in the month of April, a secret organization’s anti-immigration and anti-H-1B visa posters have come up all across Silicon Valley. It seems they have bought the premium ad spaces for the whole…
BharatQR Now Must For All UPI Apps By Banks; UIDAI Aims 1 Billion UPI Transactions!
NPCI, which is spearheading the UPI movement in India, has mandated for all UPI apps by banks to support BharatQR code via their app. In case any bank doesn’t follow this rule, then the facility to use UPI platform for money transfer can be…
Online Content, News Will Be Soon Regulated; National E-commerce Policy Coming Soon!
Union minister of information and broadcasting Smriti Irani has once again emphasised on the fact that online content and media, including news, has to be regulated. An increasing number of fake news and inflammatory content triggering…
Bengaluru Is 5th Cheapest City To Live In The World; Pune Best-Governed City In India!
Results from Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Worldwide Cost of Living 2018 survey is out, and three Indian cities feature in the cheapest cities to live, globally. Bengaluru is found to be the 5th cheapest city to live, whereas Chennai…
World Bank Says GST Is Complex, Tax Structure 2nd Highest Among All Nations!
World Bank admits that GST or Goods and Services Tax which was rolled out last year has the capability to push India’s tax system and to encourage more growth. But at the same time, they have said that GST is complex, and the existing tax…
Walmart Will Buy Largest Stake In Flipkart – 5 Things You Need To Know!
After the initial talks of Walmart investing in Flipkart were about to go off the table due to stake-distribution issues, the investor with the largest stake in Flipkart, SoftBank has finally agreed to negotiate with Walmart.
India May Cross $1 Tn Digital Transactions By 2025; 80% Transactions Would Be Digital!
ACI Worldwide has released a report which is pretty bullish on the future of Digital India. The findings of the report predict that by 2025, four out of five transactions in India would be digital, and total consolidated digital…
Aadhaar Linking Deadline Postponed Indefinitely – 5 Things You Should Know!
In an unprecedented move, Supreme Court has extended Aadhaar linking deadline, indefinitely. March 31st was the earlier deadline, which Govt. had mandated, for all services which were supposed to be linked with Aadhaar.
Govt. May Soon Ban Helmets Which Are Not Certified By ISI!
At a recent event organized by Road Transport Ministry, it was announced that Govt. will soon ban non-ISI marked helmets in India. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has already informed the Supreme Court that the paperwork to ban such…
Paytm App Asks For Root Permission; Finds An Easy Escape When Cornered!
There has been a marked increase in the usage of digital payments that has made payments easier at the touch of a finger. One such app providing these services is Paytm App. It is one of the oldest Indian players in this space and as such,…
The Big Setback To OLA’s Electric Car Plan; Why India Is Still Not Ready For Electric…
Ola's Electric Car Plan has suffered a major setback in its pilot run as drivers are unhappy with the long wait times at the charging stations and higher operating expenses. While most of the drivers have returned their electric cabs the…
Aadhaar Not Mandatory For NEET Exam! March 31 Deadline Can Be Extended!
In a major relief to thousands of aspiring doctors, engineers and professionals, the Govt. has made it clear that Aadhaar is not a mandatory requirement for any All-India exam. A five-judge Constitution bench has ordered CBSE to inform all…
Vijay Shekhar Sharma Is Youngest Indian Billionaire; Bezos Beats Gates In Forbes Ranking!
Forbes’ much-awaited ranking of the world’s billionaires is out, and there are some major surprises! Jeff Bezos has become the richest person in the world, beating Bill Gates. And in India, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has now become…
Paytm Mutual Funds Coming Soon; Google Tez Introduces Chat Feature!
The company plans to start working along with multiple Asset Management Companies (AMCs) across the country to sell and support its investment properties like Paytm Mutual Funds and Equity. Paytm will to carry out all the new operations…
Blackberry Sues Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram Over Copying BBM Features!
In a stunning move which was not expected, Blackberry has sued Facebook for using BBM or Blackberry Messenger features. As per the lawsuit, Facebook has infringed on proprietary and patent-protected features of the messaging product…
CAIT Tells Govt That Celebrities Are Responsible For Misleading Advertisements!
If we analyse the current marketing and advertisement scenarios, then celebrity endorsements work like a charm. The celebrities have a major impact on their buying decisions. Now, CAIT has endorsed this view, and in a surprise development,…
UIDAI Wants Tool To Check Aadhaar-SIM Linking; HC Delivers Anti-Aadhaar Verdict!
UIDAI has ordered all telecom operators to devise their own tools, in order to check Aadhaar-SIM linking. This decision was made after it was found that some retailers, agents are misusing their privileges, and taking biometric…