A nationwide quality audit by the CDSCO, along with state drug regulators, has flagged serious concerns over medicine standards. In a drug alert issued recently, 205 samples were declared not of standard quality (NSQ). Himachal Pradesh emerged at the top of the list, recording the highest number of substandard medicines, raising questions over manufacturing.
★Unity Day of Zimbabwe, ★National Mathematics Day, ★1666: Birth of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth guru of Sikhism, ★1853: Birth of Sharada Devi, wife of the famous spiritual master Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, popularly known as Sharada Mata, ★1887: Birth of legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, and ★1947: Birth of former Indian cricketer Dilip Doshi.
Google Chrome Incognito mode does not show your search history to you, but some data can still be stored. You can clear DNS records by typing chrome://net-internals/#dns, then clicking Clear Host Cache under Host Resolver Cache. Incognito hides history locally, but internet service providers may still track your online activity without your direct awareness.
The Indian government warns that screen-sharing apps can be misused by scammers to steal banking info, OTPs, and personal data. AnyDesk, TeamViewer, and QuickSupport are risky if not needed. Users should delete unnecessary apps, avoid sharing sensitive info, check app permissions, and report cyber fraud at www.cybercrime.gov.in or helpline 1930.
Lava launched the Blaze Duo 5G in India, featuring dual OLED displays and a smooth Android 14 experience. It comes in 6GB/128GB (₹16,999) and 8GB/128GB (₹17,999) variants, with a 64MP rear camera, 16MP front camera, 5,000mAh battery, and MediaTek Dimensity 7025 processor. The sale starts December 20 on Amazon with a ₹2,000 HDFC discount.
OPPO has increased the prices of Reno 14 and Reno 14 Pro in India due to rising smartphone component costs, including memory chips. The Reno 14 now starts at ₹42,999, and the Reno 14 Pro at ₹60,999. The Reno 15 series, featuring Dimensity 8450, 200MP cameras, 6,200mAh+ batteries, and Android 16, is rumoured for India […]
Leaks say Vivo plans several smartphone launches in early 2026. The smartphone models tipped include Vivo V70, V70 Elite, X200T and X300 FE. These phones’ expected prices range from Rs 45,000 to Rs 60,000. The Vivo V70 may offer Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, Android 16 and up to 12GB RAM, pointing to a strong year […]
BSNL’s new Rs 347 plan offers 2GB daily data, 100 daily SMS, and unlimited voice calls for 50 days, costing under Rs 5 per day. Cheaper than private rivals, it leverages BSNL’s expanding 4G network and upcoming 5G rollout. A special Christmas plan is also expected soon for subscribers.
The iPhone 15 is now available at a massive discount during Croma’s year-end sale, starting at Rs 57,990. With exchange offers and bonuses, the price can drop to Rs 36,490. The 6.1-inch device features a 48MP camera, A16 Bionic chip, USB-C charging, Dynamic Island, MagSafe, iOS 17, and advanced safety features.
Apple’s foldable iPhone may launch in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 series. Leaked renders show a slim, iPad Mini–like design with a large foldable screen and smaller cover display. Reports suggest a price near $1,999. Apple is also rumored to be developing a foldable iPad using similar hardware and performance features.
The Andhra Pradesh govt has launched the ‘Mustabu’ programme statewide from today to promote hygiene awareness among students. Earlier implemented in select districts, the initiative focuses on improving personal cleanliness, discipline, confidence, and healthy habits. It will brought the programme to schools across the state to strengthen student well-being.
James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, releasing December 19, 2025, faced delays despite early filming. Producer Jon Landau said quality comes first, not speed. Reddit users explained that Avatar films rely heavily on CGI, with post-production taking years. Extensive visual effects work after Avatar 2 caused the delay.
Truecaller has introduced an AI-powered voicemail feature for Android users in India. It offers instant transcription, smart call categorization, and automatic spam protection. Messages are stored on the device and transcribed in twelve Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, for wider accessibility.
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