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Despite rapid smartphone upgrades, a few devices created historic global sales records. Nokia 1100 leads with over 250 million units, loved for durability and simplicity. iPhone 6 series sold 220 million units, while Nokia 1110 dominated budget markets. iPhone 11 crossed 159 million sales, and Samsung Galaxy S4 sold 80 million globally.
A leading scientist claims humans could defeat death by 2030 using rapid advances in AI, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. AI could detect diseases early, while nanobots may repair cells and reverse aging. Some experts remain sceptical, but agree life expectancy may rise sharply. Digital consciousness may also enable a new form of immortality.
An electric car caught fire near Hyderabad’s NTR Stadium around 2:50 pm on Sunday. No one was inside the vehicle, and no injuries were reported. Traffic slowed briefly before authorities controlled the situation. The fire’s cause is being investigated. Earlier, a short circuit triggered a fire at Rumaan Hotel in Hafeezpet, with no casualties.
Baseus has launched the EnerFill FC41 power bank with a 20,000mAh battery and 100W fast charging. It includes a built-in USB-C cable, display, and multiple ports. Priced at $79.99 in the US, it can charge phones quickly, supports pass-through charging, and features graphene cooling with advanced safety controls.
ISRO is preparing for a busy phase with seven additional launches scheduled this financial year. Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed that India’s first human spaceflight mission remains on track for 2027. He added that the agency is rapidly scaling its scientific and industrial capabilities to meet expanding national space ambitions in the coming decade.
★National Press Day, ★International Day of Tolerance, ★1923: Birth of famous Telugu film actor Kanta Rao, ★1966: Establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI), ★1973: Birthday of Telugu and Tamil film actress Aamani, ★1973: Birth of famous badminton player Pullela Gopichand, and ★1983: Birthday of music composer and playback singer S. Thaman.
The State Bank of India has announced the discontinuation of its ‘M-Cash’ digital payment service. The service will cease to be available after November 30. SBI advised customers to use alternative payment methods such as UPI, IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS to continue seamless transactions, ensuring a smooth transition.
★Brazil’s Republic Day, ★National Philanthropy Day, ★1935: Birth of Telugu novelist Tenneti Hemalatha, ★1949: Death of Nathuram Godse, ★1982: Death of Indian freedom fighter and Gandhian Vinoba Bhave, ★1986: Birth of Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, ★2000: Jharkhand is carved out of Bihar as a separate state, and ★2022: Death of Tollywood superstar Krishna.
Ukraine has begun mass-producing its new interceptor drones to strengthen air defence amid escalating Russian drone attacks. Three manufacturers have started production, with 11 more preparing lines. Built on the Octopus system, the drones have proven effective in combat. President Zelenskyy aims for 1,000 units daily as Russia expands long-range drone use.
Matter Motor Works has launched its flagship electric bike, the Aera 5000+, featuring a 5kWh liquid-cooled battery, 172km range and a 4-speed manual gearbox. Priced at ₹1.93 lakh, it offers a 7-inch touchscreen, fast charging, ABS, dual disc brakes, and multiple ride modes, along with Android 11 support.
OpenAI launched its ATLAS browser and acquired a team of ex-Apple employees behind the Shortcuts app. This move aims to deeply integrate AI into operating systems, allowing computers to perform tasks autonomously via natural language commands. This shift challenges Google’s dominance and could fundamentally change how we interact with our devices.
Elon Musk dismissed reports that his AI startup XAI raised $15 billion in a Series E round, calling them false. The firm is expanding data centers and building a Colossus supercomputer to compete with ChatGPT and Claude. XAI continues heavy investments in AI infrastructure amid strong investor interest and high valuations.
The European Commission is investigating whether Google unfairly demotes news publishers in search results under its anti-spam policy, potentially violating the Digital Markets Act. Google defends the rules as protecting users from scams and low-quality content. The probe could lead to fines exceeding 10% of Alphabet’s global revenue or even business.
Just hours before the OnePlus 15 launch, Vijay Sales slashed the OnePlus 13 (256GB) price to ₹65,999. With an IDFC Bank EMI offer, buyers can get it for ₹55,999—saving ₹14,000. The flagship features Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6000mAh battery, 100W charging, and a 50MP triple camera setup.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh will launch a two-day public conclave named Cohort Connect 2025 on longitudinal cohort studies in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The aim of the meeting is to strengthen collaboration and integration within India’s health cohort ecosystem. Researchers, policymakers, and institutions will participate in the event.