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Google announced in an internal newsletter that starting 2026, it will expedite the green card sponsorship process for employees on H-1B visas. This move is expected to significantly benefit thousands of foreign workers, especially Indians. The faster process will make obtaining permanent residency in the US much smoother and quicker.
★1902: Birth of Chaudhary Charan Singh, 5th PM of India, ★1998: Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, ★1933: Birthday of former Japanese Emperor Akihito, ★2004: Death of PV Narasimha Rao, the 9th PM, ★1987: Birthday of Tollywood Hero Aadi Saikumar, ★2022: Death of film actor Kaikala Satyanarayana, and ★National Farmers’ Day.
The Centre has dismissed rumours claiming the Income Tax department will gain access to individuals’ social media accounts and emails. It clarified that reports suggesting such powers would be implemented from the next financial year are incorrect. No authority has been granted to the IT dept in this regard, the PIB Fact Check issuing a […]
Apple warns iPhone users to stop using Google Chrome. It advises using Safari instead for better privacy protection. A new report supports this, ranking Chrome as the worst mainstream browser for tracking. Safari scored much better in privacy tests. This warning comes as Apple updates iOS with enhanced anti-fingerprinting features.
Delhi government may unveil a new EV policy in early January, offering ₹35,000–40,000 subsidies for petrol-to-electric two-wheelers, incentives for three-wheelers and cars up to ₹20 lakh. The plan includes stricter ₹10,000 PUC fines, no waivers, new e-rickshaw rules, rationalised DTC routes, and talks with Ola-Uber to reduce congestion and curb pollution.
The Philips 5000 Series handheld steamer is designed for fast, easy, and burn-free ironing. Lightweight with a foldable, ergonomic design, it heats up in just 35 seconds. With 1400W power and Eco and Max modes, it removes wrinkles from all fabrics. This handheld steamer is priced under Rs 5,000 and it’s ideal for families and […]
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.