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03 Oct

WhatsApp bans 7.4 mn bad accounts in August

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, IndiaBusiness, india

Meta-owned popular instant messaging app WhatsApp has taken action against over 7.4 million 'bad' accounts in India to comply with the new IT norms of 2021. According to the report, the messaging platform banned at least 7,420,748 accounts in the country between August 1-31. About 3,506,905 of these accounts were actively banned prior to any reports from users. The Meta-owned app, in its monthly compliance report, received a record 14,767 complaint reports in August in India, and a record 71 "actions taken". "Account Actioned" refers to reports where WhatsApp has taken remedial action based on the report and taking action…

02 Oct

Apple India asked to compensate Bengaluru man ₹1 lakh for ‘unfair trade practices’

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, IndiaBusiness, india

A complaint of unfair trade practices was filed with the Bengaluru Urban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission at Shantinagar.The Bengaluru city consumer court has ordered Apple India and its authorized service center located in Indiranagar to pay Rs 1 lakh as compensation to their customers after suing them, The Times of India reported. The compensation includes the price he paid for the purchase of the iPhone and the distress caused to him by Apple India. In October 2021, Awez Khan bought the iPhone 13 which came with a one-year warranty. The phone's battery and speaker of the brand-new phone stopped…

02 Oct

India’s whisky named best among the World’s best whiskies

Priyanka BhowmickBUSINESS, Business, IndiaBusiness, india

A Made in India whiskey has been selected as the best whiskey brand in the world by Whiskeys of the World. Indri Diwali Collector's Edition 2023 received the 'Double Gold Best in Show' award at one of the world's largest whisky-tasting competitions, where more than 100 varieties of whiskey from around the world compete each year.The Whiskey of the World Awards takes place in rigorous blind tastings across various categories. A panel of some of the top tastemakers and influencers in the Alco-Bev industry announces one whiskey as the best whiskey in each class. Indian peated-class whiskey beat hundreds of…

29 Sep

Vijay Antony promotes Raththam 9 days after daughter’s death

Priyanka BhowmickEntertainment, IndiaEntertainment, india

Music composer and actor Vijay Antony attended the promotions of 'Raththam' a week after the tragic death of his elder daughter Meera Vijay Antony. The actor was present at the film's press conference along with his second daughter Lara. Fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to praise his dedication to the craft. Director CS Amudhan took to his social media page to inform that Vijay Antony decided to attend the event to cope with his loss. On September 19, Vijay Antony's elder daughter Meera committed suicide. She was 16 years old. Vijay Antony, his family and his fans…

29 Sep

Manish Malhotra to design Air India crew’s new outfit

Priyanka BhowmickBUSINESS, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, Entertainment, india

Designer Manish Malhotra has called his partnership with Air India the start of a "journey of joy and collaboration" to create new uniforms for the airline's staff. Malhotra will design the new look for Air India's 10,000 flight crew, ground staff and security personnel. “It’s an absolute honour to collaborate with @AirIndia, our national flying ambassadors. Reimagining their uniforms is the onset of a journey of joy and collaboration, and I am excited to embark on it,” Malhotra wrote on Instagram. Air India on Thursday said it expects to roll out the new look for its uniformed staff by the…

28 Sep

Rakhi Sawant’s requests Rishabh Shetty to direct her biopic

Priyanka BhowmickEntertainment, IndiaEntertainment, india

The public feud between Rakhi Sawant and Adil Khan Durrani is getting ugly by the day. The two, who got married secretly in an intimate ceremony, separated after Rakhi accused Adil of domestic violence and misuse of funds. The pair started making headlines again when Adil came out of jail and levelled some serious allegations against Rakhi. Meanwhile, at a press conference in Mysuru, Rakhi alleged that Adil wants to deceive more people in Bollywood.She also said that she wants Rishabh Shetty to direct her biopic. Rakhi Sawant's ex-husband Adil Khan Durrani was arrested in February this year after the…

28 Sep

Income Tax raids Bengaluru office of Lenovo

Priyanka BhowmickBUSINESS, IndiaBusiness, india

Indian income tax officials on Wednesday visited a factory of Chinese PC maker Lenovo in the union territory of Puducherry and an office in the city of Bengaluru as part of an investigation, two sources told Reuters. Officials inspected the laptops of Lenovo employees during the visit, a source said. They tried to contact Lenovo's senior management during and after the visit as part of the investigation, the person added. Lenovo, which confirmed the visit, said it was "cooperating with authorities and will provide all necessary assistance". "In all jurisdictions in which we do business, we strictly comply with all…

27 Sep

Naseeruddin Shah’s comments on RRR, Pushpa spark controversy

Priyanka BhowmickEntertainment, IndiaEntertainment, india

Naseeruddin Shah admitted that he couldn't sit through SS Rajamouli's RRR and Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise. The actor, who is known not to mince his words, said he understands the thrill that this kind of movie brings to the audience. However, he cannot be part of the crowd, admitting that he does not regularly watch these films. The statement came days after Naseeruddin spoke out against The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story. Talking to We Are Yuvaa YouTube channel, Naseeruddin said, “I am sure because I have a lot of faith in the younger generation and I think…

25 Sep

Sanjeev Mantri joins ICICI Lombard General Insurance as MD & CEO

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, BUSINESS, IndiaBusiness, india

Sanjeev Mantri has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ICICI Lombard. Sanjeev Mantri, who is currently an executive director of ICICI Lombard General Insurance, will assume his new role from December 1, 2023 or from the date of IRDAI approval, whichever is later, for a period of five consecutive years. Minister joined ICICI Lombard in 2015 in the role of Executive Director. Earlier he was with ICICI Bank. The general insurer's latest move to appoint the minister as the company's MD and CEO follows the recent resignation of Bhargava Dasgupta as the company's…

25 Sep

Apple wants to make even more iPhones in India

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, IndiaBusiness, india

According to a new PTI report based on government sources, Apple is expected to significantly increase its manufacturing operations in India fivefold over the next half-decade to around $40 billion, equivalent to Rs 3.32 lakh crore. A source within the government, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed that Apple had already passed the $7 billion production milestone in the previous fiscal year. “In the next 4-5 years, Apple plans to increase production in India to USD 40 billion. It crossed USD 7 billion in the last financial year,” the source told PTI. For those unfamiliar, Apple already manufactures iPhones…