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With UPI scams on the rise, merchants must stay vigilant to protect their funds. Key precautions include checking each transaction, reviewing daily bank statements, and avoiding placing QR codes in public areas. Merchants should also limit the number of UPI accounts they manage to keep things organized. Using a UPI soundbox can further reduce the […]
During festive seasons, train ticket cancellations can be common. Indian Railways has specific refund policies based on the timing of cancellation. If you cancel a confirmed ticket more than 48 hours before departure, charges range from ₹60 to ₹240. For cancellations within 48 hours, fees increase to 25% or 50% of the fare. RAC and […]
Starlink is set to begin services in India after agreeing to meet data storage and security requirements set by the government. The company still awaits final licensing approvals from IN-SPACe and TRAI, expected by December. Meanwhile, Reliance has raised concerns over non-auctioned satellite spectrum allocation, posing a fresh challenge to Starlink’s entry into the Indian […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, November 12, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 79558.40, up 62.25 points or 0.08%, and the Nifty was at 24217.20, up 75.90 points or 0.31%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.40 against the dollar.
Zomato’s new “Food Rescue” feature aims to combat food wastage by reselling cancelled orders at unbeatable prices. CEO Deepinder Goyal announced the initiative, explaining that customers within a 3 km radius can purchase the cancelled food within a limited time. Proceeds are shared between the original customer, restaurant, and Zomato, excluding taxes.
Vistara’s final flight took place on November 11, 2024, as the airline prepares to merge with Air India on November 12. The merger aims to create a dominant full-service carrier, with Singapore Airlines holding a 25.1% stake in the new entity. Vistara’s loyal customers expressed nostalgia on social media, while Air India has implemented measures […]
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal offered a job to an X user, Bhanu, after he shared thoughtful suggestions to improve Zomato’s new ‘Food Rescue’ feature. Bhanu recommended measures to prevent misuse, which caught Goyal’s attention. Goyal praised the ideas, invited Bhanu to connect, and expressed interest in working together. Bhanu, a Bangalore-based product manager, thanked Go...
Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav has presented the state full budget for 2024-25. ➢ SC welfare is Rs.18,497 crores, ➢ ST welfare Rs.7,557 crores, ➢ BC welfare Rs.39,007 crores, ➢ Minority welfare Rs.4,376 crores, ➢ Rs.4,285 crores for women and child welfare, and ➢ Rs.1,215 crore for Skill Development Department.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, November 11, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 79359.32, down 127.00 points or 0.16%, and the Nifty was at 24070.00, down 78.20 points or 0.32%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.39 against the dollar.
Leading tire manufacturers in the country are set to raise tire prices once again, continuing a trend they have followed over the past two quarters in response to rising costs. The main factor behind this price hike is the ongoing increase in the cost of natural rubber. Meanwhile, CEAT has announced a recent price increase […]
In response to the recent attacks on Hindu temples in Canada and the worsening diplomatic relations between Canada and India, the State Bank of India made a statement. CS Shetty, Chairman of SBI, clarified that there has been no change in the bank’s operations. He assured that “operations continue as usual and our commercial activities […]
SpiceJet announced plans to launch seaplane operations in India next year, aiming to connect remote and scenic locations. The airline has secured rights to operate on 20 routes, including Lakshadweep, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and Shillong. With support from Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister K. Rammohan Naidu, SpiceJet is working to roll out services […]
Reliance Jio, led by Mukesh Ambani, has urged India’s telecom regulator, TRAI, to reconsider the government’s plan to allocate satellite spectrum administratively rather than through an auction. The move, opposed by Reliance, could benefit foreign rivals like Elon Musk’s Starlink, which is eyeing the Indian market after its success in Africa. Reliance argues the allocation [&h...
The central govt has approved the establishment of a 500-bed ESI secondary care hospital and a medical college with 150 super-specialty beds in Amaravati. Following the bifurcation, the ESI superspecialty hospital originally set up in the joint AP moved to Telangana, leaving AP without a hospital of that level. In response, the state govt proposed […]
BharatPe has launched a new investment app, Invest BharatPe, aimed at simplifying investments for Indian consumers. The app, available on Android and iOS, allows users to purchase 24K digital gold starting at just ₹100. As a festive promotion, it offers an additional 1.1% free gold on purchases. BharatPe plans to expand its investment offerings, enhancing […]