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Netflix is now rolling out support for UPI Autopay recurring payments in India. UPI Autopay will be available on Netflix.com and Netflix’s Android app. Netflix might be getting ahead of the curve here, as the Reserve Bank of India will impose new rules on recurring transactions from October 1, and the storing of card details from January 1, 2022. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kB50dP

Fossil Gen 6 line-up has been unveiled in the US. The lineup has differnet dial sizes and styles and is powered by the Snapdragon 4100+ platform. It runs on the Wear OS 2 software with Wear OS 3 expected to come in 2022. The Fossil Gen 6 is priced starting at $299 (roughly Rs. 21,900). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2YdlaTa

OnePlus Nord 2 and OnePlus 7 series — OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro — are receiving new OxygenOS updates bundled with the August 2021 Android security patch. The OnePlus Nord 2 is getting battery optimisations for PUBG and other gaming titles. The OnePlus 7 series gets the Bitmoji AOD feature that is co-designed by Snapchat. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3BreteC

PayU’s Prosus has agreed to buy payments company BillDesk in a $4.7 billion (roughly Rs. 34,380 crores) deal. from Gadgets 360

Netflix is now rolling out support for UPI Autopay recurring payments in India. UPI Autopay will be available on Netflix.com and Netflix’s Android app. Netflix might be getting ahead of the curve here, as the Reserve Bank of India will impose new rules on recurring transactions from October 1, and the storing of card details from January 1, 2022. from Gadgets 360

Fossil Gen 6 line-up has been unveiled in the US. The lineup has differnet dial sizes and styles and is powered by the Snapdragon 4100+ platform. It runs on the Wear OS 2 software with Wear OS 3 expected to come in 2022. The Fossil Gen 6 is priced starting at $299 (roughly Rs. 21,900). from Gadgets 360

OnePlus Nord 2 and OnePlus 7 series — OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro — are receiving new OxygenOS updates bundled with the August 2021 Android security patch. The OnePlus Nord 2 is getting battery optimisations for PUBG and other gaming titles. The OnePlus 7 series gets the Bitmoji AOD feature that is co-designed by Snapchat. from Gadgets 360

As the daily COVID-19 cases have declined in Karnataka, the state government has decided to reopen schools for Classes 6 to 8 from 6 September. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai made this announcement following a meeting with an expert panel and government officials after analysing the coronavirus situation across the state. Following the discussion, Minister R Ashoka informed that the government has decided to reopen schools in areas with less than 2 percent of positive rates. As other states are opening schools for Classes 9 to 12, Karnataka decided to do the same for younger classes as well. Meanwhile, for Classes 9 to 12, the schools reopened last week keeping all COVID-19 protocols in mind. According to a News18 report , a 13-member advisory committee was set up to analyse the coronavirus situation and reopening of schools. As per the government order, the panel then suggested phase-wise reopening of schools. Below are few guidelines on reopening schools: Classes in Karnataka

Two new papers have been added by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, in the Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) 2022. The new papers are mentioned as naval and marine engineering (NM) and geomatics engineering (GE). “The two new papers (GE and NM) will provide direct benefits to graduates in these two areas, especially when the country needs human resources with advanced capabilities in Ship Building Industries and Geo-informatics," a notice on the official website reads. Further on the website, the institute has explained the new papers (GE and NM) will contain a general aptitude section of 15 marks each in GATE like every other subject. The GE paper will be divided into two parts that will cover the whole syllabus. Part A will be for 55 marks and the second part (Part B) will contain 30 marks, while NM will have a single section of 85 marks in total. Here is a model question paper for GE: https://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/documents/Model_Question_Paper

iPhone 13 with a notchless design allegedly appeared on Apple TV+ comedy show Ted Lasso. Some users shared screenshots from the series to suggest the new iPhone ahead of its official announcement. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3DHone2

Smartphone shipments are expected to continue growing in the coming years as emerging markets are showing strong recovery. Due to the COVID-19 related lockdowns and restrictions, growth was small but is expected to continue. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ytj6mf

Nigeria's Central Bank announced Monday that it will work with Bitt as a technical partner in its bid to launch its own cryptocurrency called the "eNaira". from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ywtyts

China has stepped up its social policing and introduced new restrictions for under-18 gamers. The rules now say they can’t play for more than three hours a week — an hour each day over the weekend. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2WCNFss

iPhone 13 with a notchless design allegedly appeared on Apple TV+ comedy show Ted Lasso. Some users shared screenshots from the series to suggest the new iPhone ahead of its official announcement. from Gadgets 360

Smartphone shipments are expected to continue growing in the coming years as emerging markets are showing strong recovery. Due to the COVID-19 related lockdowns and restrictions, growth was small but is expected to continue. from Gadgets 360

Nigeria's Central Bank announced Monday that it will work with Bitt as a technical partner in its bid to launch its own cryptocurrency called the "eNaira". from Gadgets 360

China has stepped up its social policing and introduced new restrictions for under-18 gamers. The rules now say they can’t play for more than three hours a week — an hour each day over the weekend. from Gadgets 360

Apple has announced the acquisition of classical music streaming service Primephonic and has committed to launching an app dedicated to the genre. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kC3Hvg

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Apple has announced the acquisition of classical music streaming service Primephonic and has committed to launching an app dedicated to the genre. from Gadgets 360

Petrol and diesel prices remained static on Tuesday. In Delhi, petrol costs Rs 101.49 a litre while the rate of diesel was Rs 88.92 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol can be bought at Rs 107.52 per litre and diesel costs Rs 96.48 for one litre. In Chennai, a litre of petrol is priced at Rs 99.20. On Tuesday, the price of a litre of diesel was Rs 93.52. Petrol in Kolkata costs Rs 101.82 per litre while diesel costs Rs 91.98 a litre. While petrol can be bought at Rs 109.91 in Bhopal and diesel costs Rs 97.72 a litre today. Petrol and diesel prices  are revised by the oil marketing companies including Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil and Hindustan Petroleum. The new prices are implemented at 6 am every day. States and cities have different fuel prices because of the value-added taxes, local and freight charges which vary depending on the place. Following are the prices of diesel and petrol in a few metros and Tier-II cities in the country: 1.  Mumbai Petrol - Rs 107.52 per litre Diesel - R

Mi NoteBook Ultra and Mi NoteBook Pro will go on sale starting today at 12pm (noon). The laptops were launched on August 26 at the Xiaomi's Smarter Living 2022 event. They are being offered with Rs. 4,500 instant discount on HDFC Bank debit, credit cards. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yuqP3M

Mi NoteBook Ultra and Mi NoteBook Pro will go on sale starting today at 12pm (noon). The laptops were launched on August 26 at the Xiaomi's Smarter Living 2022 event. They are being offered with Rs. 4,500 instant discount on HDFC Bank debit, credit cards. from Gadgets 360

A SpaceX shipment of ants, avocados, and a human-sized robotic arm rocketed toward the International Space Station on Sunday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/38pHpao

Clubhouse said it will launch a spatial audio feature to make voices sound as if they're coming from different directions, helping conversations and virtual performances feel more life-like. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3zseTRh

Clubhouse said it will launch a spatial audio feature to make voices sound as if they're coming from different directions, helping conversations and virtual performances feel more life-like. from Gadgets 360

Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, one of the Taliban's top leaders, in an exclusive interview with  News18,  said that the insurgent group wants good relations with all neighbouring countries and the whole world. Stanikzai, the deputy head of the Taliban's political commission and head of negotiating team with America, also claimed that Hindus and Sikhs can continue to live peacefully in Afghanistan and said there was no need to evacuate them. Born in 1963 in the Baraki Barak district of Logar province of Afghanistan, Stanikzai is ethnically a Pashtun. He has called for 'good ties' with India and was  previously a cadet at the prestigious Indian Military Academy in Uttarakhand's Dehradun where his batchmates called him 'Sheru'. Edited excerpts of the interview with Stanikzai follow: How do you see the Taliban's administrative view towards India? The foreign policy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is to have good relations with all our neighbourin

Investing in cryptocurrency in India is going up steadily, but how many people are doing this simply because of a fear of missing out? There are a number of things that you need to consider before you think about investing in cryptocurrency. Let's take a look. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3zwGEIy

Petrol and diesel prices remained static on Monday. In Delhi, petrol costs Rs 101.49 a litre while the rate of diesel was Rs 88.92 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol can be bought at Rs 107.52 per litre and diesel costs Rs 96.48 for one litre. In Chennai, a litre of petrol is priced at Rs 99.20. On Monday, the price of a litre of diesel was Rs 93.52. Petrol in Kolkata costs Rs 101.82 per litre while diesel costs Rs 91.98 a litre. While petrol can be bought at Rs 109.91 in Bhopal and diesel costs Rs 97.72 a litre today. Petrol and diesel prices  are revised by the oil marketing companies including Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil and Hindustan Petroleum. The new prices are implemented at 6 am every day. States and cities have different fuel prices because of the value-added taxes, local and freight charges which vary depending on the place. Following are the prices of diesel and petrol in a few metros and Tier-II cities in the country: 1.  Mumbai Petrol - Rs 107.52 per litre Diesel - Rs

Cryptocurrency prices are subject to major volatility. But is buying virtual currencies like Bitcoin a good investment or mere speculation? Read on to find out. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3gFj6Ka

Hyundai and GM have linked their EV battery fires to LG plants in Asia, as per documents filed with the US safety regulator. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jniydm

Microsoft is reportedly discontinuing support for its Office apps on Chromebook. A new report states that the company wants Chromebook users to transition to Web versions of these apps. This decision will be incorporated around mid-September and while the apps will not be supported by Microsoft anymore they will continue to function. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mFb2g5

Google Pay will soon allow its customers in India to open Fixed Deposits (FD) on its platform, according to a report. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sTfDMN

Cardano’s ‘Alonzo Hard Fork’ update is coming up. It is said to be a major update and the anticipation has already helped double the price of its native cryptocurrency ADA. Here’s all you need to know about it. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3Dqiq4N

Future Retail has filed a new case against Amazon in the Supreme Court. This is its latest effort to seek clearance for its $3.4 billion retail assets sale to Reliance, which Amazon has challenged. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sUj3yJ

Twitter has started rolling out Ticketed Spaces for iOS users. Ticketed Spaces allow creates to generate revenue from the Spaces they host by charging sort of a ticket price. Twitter Ticketed Spaces were first announced in June and it had opened applications for users who wanted to test the feature. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kuaOWA

Microsoft has updated its Windows 11 minimum system requirements to include more Intel CPUs. Through an official blog post, it announced that after Windows Insider testing and exploring options with OEMs, the minimum system requirements now include additional older Intel CPUs that will be compatible with Windows 11, though the other prerequisites still remain in place... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mG0Zr9

D-core, a firm of blockchain analysts and researchers has shared their recommendations about investing in cryptocurrencies. Here are some of the red flags and ways to spot them. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mK6jtw

Hopscotch CEO Samantha John lashed out at Apple in a Twitter thread the coding app's update got unreasonably rejected several times. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kAH4ak

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro manufactured between October 2020 and April 2021 may be affected by no sound issues and Apple has announced a service programme for the same. Affected users can get service for their eligible iPhones for free. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3t1sdJV

Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49 has launched in Japan. The budget-friendly offering comes in two colours and a single configuration. The phone is backed by a 3,600mAh battery and is powered by an octa-core SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3DjLcUV

Coinfloor CEO and Co-Founder Obi Nwosu said in a recent interview that much of Bitcoin's volatility is due to the statements by self-styled crypto 'gurus'. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sUtbHJ

Molecular Biology Consortium based at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source (ALS) claims to have discovered an antibody that can neutralise all known SARS-CoV-2 strains, including the new mutants. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mGA3Y8

Amazon has introduced a 'Buy Now Pay Later' service for some its customers in the US in partnership with Affirm. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/38l5ori

Rivian, the electric vehicle maker backed by Amazon, has said that it has confidentially filed paperwork with regulators for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ktIeEM

Cryptocurrency ATM has opened in Honduras this week as the popularity of Bitcoin reaches a fever pitch in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ytsjeh

Farmers blocked roads and highways in Punjab for two hours on Sunday to protest the police lathicharge on cultivators in Haryana. Protesters from various farmer bodies also burnt the effigies of the BJP-led government in Haryana. Around 10 people were injured on Saturday as police allegedly lathicharged a group of farmers disrupting traffic movement on a national highway while heading towards Karnal to protest against a BJP meeting. The two-hour agitation in Punjab that started at noon also caused inconvenience to commuters, who were stuck in traffic snarls at several places. The protest caused disruption of vehicular traffic at many places and affected routes along the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway, Ludhiana-Chandigarh highway, Amritsar-Ganganagar highway and Ferozepur-Zira road. Kisan Sangharsh Mazdoor committee general secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher strongly condemned the lathicharge on farmers by the Haryana police. During a protest in Amritsar, Pandher said Haryana chief minis

In April 2020, the Indian government issued a directive (“Press Note 3”) to regulate all foreign direct investment (FDI) coming from countries that share a land border with India. While this theoretically impacted several countries, the main target was China. In the pandemic-led recessionary environment, Chinese firms were actively scouting for investment as well as hostile buying opportunities in the corporate space. Many countries around the world were beginning to get wary of a potential Chinese takeover threat to their businesses. India acted early and proactively to thwart this threat. The press note ensured that all investment coming in from India’s neighbouring countries follows the government route, which requires prior permission. Any investment from these countries could not take the automatic route, even where allowed at a sectoral level as per the extant FDI policy. Later last year, the government proceeded to ban several Chinese apps from the Indian mobile stores in the

Around 10 people were injured on Saturday after police lathicharged a group of farmers for disrupting traffic movement on a highway while heading towards Karnal in Haryana to protest against a BJP meeting. The police action has elicited criticisms from all quarters, except for the Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who has defended it, saying assurances of a peaceful protest were given, but stones were hurled at cops and a highway was blocked. Here's a look at what people had to say about the incident: Conspiracy against farmers, says Rakesh Tikait Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday met some of the injured protesters in a hospital in Karnal and condemned the brutal lathicharge by police. He said the conspiracy to attack the farmers in Karnal is clear from the directives of the disrict magistrate, who was caught on camera ordering the police to "crack the skulls"  of farmers and lash them with sticks. The government is using lathis to sup

India added 45,083 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,26,95,030, while active cases registered an increase for the fifth consecutive day, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday. The number of new cases has been above the 40,000 mark for the fourth day. In the last 24 hours, active cases increased by 8,783, taking the active caseload to 3,68,558, which comprises 1.13 percent of the total infections. Five states accounted for 89.17 percent of the total cases, with Kerala contributing 31,265 cases in the past 24 hours, followed by Maharashtra with 4,831 cases, Tamil Nadu with 1,551 cases, Andhra Pradesh with 1,321 cases and Karnataka with 1,229 cases. Meanwhile, 10 states/UTs have reported a rise in active cases. The difference between new cases reported in the last seven days and preceding seven days in India is +17 percent; the world average is at -2 percent. The total active cases in Kerala has been above the 2 lakh mark

Google Photos will not restore your deleted photos and videos if the trash was permanently deleted or if the content was permanently deleted from the device’s Gallery app, without backing it up first. If the photo or video are visible in the trash folder of Google Photos, you can restore them by following these simple steps. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sTpvGp

Jio is one of the largest telecom operators in India. It offers a variety of plans for both prepaid and postpaid users. You can easily get a Jio SIM and activate your number to start using its services. Not only a does Jio offer physical SIM cards, it also offers eSIM or Embedded Subscriber Identity Module facility for smartphones that support it. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3zt4zs3

Petrol and diesel prices remained static on Sunday. In Delhi, petrol costs Rs 101.49 a litre while the rate of diesel was Rs 88.92 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol can be bought at Rs 107.52 per litre and diesel costs Rs 96.48 for one litre. In Chennai, a litre of petrol is priced at Rs 99.20. On Sunday, the price of a litre of diesel was Rs 93.52. Petrol in Kolkata costs Rs 101.82 per litre while diesel costs Rs 91.98 a litre. While petrol can be bought at Rs 109.91 in Bhopal and diesel costs Rs 97.72 a litre today. Petrol and diesel prices  are revised by the oil marketing companies including Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil and Hindustan Petroleum. The new prices are implemented at 6 am every day. States and cities have different fuel prices because of the value-added taxes, local and freight charges which vary depending on the place. Following are the prices of diesel and petrol in a few metros and Tier-II cities in the country: 1.  Mumbai Petrol - Rs 107.52 per litre Diesel - Rs

In this article, we are detailing the steps on how you can activate your Vi eSIM on your phone. Select Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy models are amongst the compatible devices. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3DtKWCQ

If you are an Airtel subscriber, you can activate the eSIM functionality provided you have a compatible device. As mentioned, recent flagship phones from Samsung, Apple, Google, Motorola Razr 5G, and Motorola Razr (2019) are part of the compatibility list. For converting your physical SIM to eSIM, follow the simple steps below. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jpB98X

The counselling dates for Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Test (UPCET) 2021 have been released by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. This year, the UPCET 2021 is scheduled to be conducted on 5 and 6 September and the admit cards will be issued on the official website  https://aktu.ac.in/  in due course of time. Moreover, the tentative counselling schedule has been released for all courses except for Masters in Technology (MTech), Master of Architecture (MArch), Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) and Master of Design (MDes). The schedule was shared on their official Twitter handle by AKTU and was released by Vice-Chancellor Professor Vineet Kansal. कुलपति प्रोफेसर विनीत कंसल जी ने बताया कि UPCET प्रवेश के शेड्यूल निम्नवत रहेंगे। #dg_nta #74_alok @Vineetkansal2 #UPCET pic.twitter.com/vNurBOGG2W — AKTU (@AKTU_Lucknow) August 27, 2021 Below is the UPCET 2021 tentative counselling schedule: Round 1: -        Registration, payment of fee and document uploading from

Public and private sector employees who have been working a transferable job can now breathe easy on one aspect of relocation. The Government of India has now unveiled a new centralised vehicle registration regime to simplify the paperwork required to re-register vehicles in case of an inter-state transfer. To ensure seamless transfer of personal vehicles across states, the road transport ministry has come up Bharat Series (BH-series) mark for new vehicles. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified this change through a notification dated 26th August 2021. It read, "A vehicle bearing this registration mark shall not require assignment of a new registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one state to another." Who all are eligible to apply for BH-series vehicle numbers? This vehicle registration facility under 'Bharat series (BH-series)' will be available on a voluntary basis to defence personnel, employees of central government/ state g

In a landmark moment, India on Friday administered over one crore COVID-19 vaccine doses , its highest single-day count so far. With this, India has surpassed the 62-crore landmark. Shortly after India hit the milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate the people for making the immunisation exercise a success. Record vaccination numbers today! Crossing 1 crore is a momentous feat. Kudos to those getting vaccinated and those making the vaccination drive a success. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 27, 2021 Here are some key highlights of the significant event. • Data on the CoWIN portal showed 1,02,06,475 vaccine doses had been administered on Friday • Of the total vaccinations on Friday, Uttar Pradesh topped the list with 28,62,649 jabs, Karnataka was at the second spot with 10,79,588 doses and Maharashtra at third place with 9,84,117 vaccine doses • India has administered a cumulative 62.17 crore vaccinations: 49.08 crore first doses, and,

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro manufactured between October 2020 and April 2021 may be affected by no sound issues and Apple has announced a service programme for the same. Affected users can get service for their eligible iPhones for free. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3t1sdJV

Molecular Biology Consortium based at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source (ALS) claims to have discovered an antibody that can neutralise all known SARS-CoV-2 strains, including the new mutants. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mGA3Y8

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro manufactured between October 2020 and April 2021 may be affected by no sound issues and Apple has announced a service programme for the same. Affected users can get service for their eligible iPhones for free. from Gadgets 360

Molecular Biology Consortium based at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source (ALS) claims to have discovered an antibody that can neutralise all known SARS-CoV-2 strains, including the new mutants. from Gadgets 360

The admit cards for the executive exam 2021 have been released by IDBI Bank. The registered candidates can now access their hall tickets by visiting the official website idbibank.in. The admit cards are available to download till 5 September. The exam for the 920 executive posts is scheduled to be conducted on 5 September. Candidates should note that recruitment will be done for the contractual period of one year. Based on the availability of vacancies, satisfactory performance, and fulfilment of required e-learning certifications, there is also a possibility of a two-year extension. Applicants can follow these steps to check and download IDBI Executive Admit Card 2021: Step 1: Visit the official website - idbibank.in Step 2: On the homepage, search and open the 'Current Opening' link Step 3: Now, click on the 'DBI Executive Admit Card 2021' link on the new page Step 4: Enter the required login details and click on 'Submit' Step 5: Your DBI Executive hal

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, an independent body under the Ministry of Education, has decided to reopen the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV) in a phased manner for classes 9 to 12. According to the latest update, the JNVs will open for students with up to 50 percent attendance, from 31 August. Meanwhile, all classes will be conducted keeping in mind COVID-19 protocols and measures in the respective states and union territories. “Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has decided to reopen the JNVs up to 50 percent capacity, in a phased manner for classes IX to XII (9 to 12), as per the notification of States/UTs which have permitted reopening of schools by following approved SOP for opening schools,” a statement issued by the education ministry reads. Further in the statement, the Ministry also informed that students will only be allowed to attend classes and stay in the respective hostel after the parent’s consent or agreement. In the meantime, the facility of online education will continue

Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49 has launched in Japan. The budget-friendly offering comes in two colours and a single configuration. The phone is backed by a 3,600mAh battery and is powered by an octa-core SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3DjLcUV

Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49 has launched in Japan. The budget-friendly offering comes in two colours and a single configuration. The phone is backed by a 3,600mAh battery and is powered by an octa-core SoC. from Gadgets 360

The last date to register for Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)'s Apprentice posts is today, 28 August. Aspirants, who have not yet registered and still wish to apply, can do so by visiting the official website of IOCL https://iocl.com/ till 5:00 pm. Candidates should note that the appointment for technical and non-technical trade Apprentices will be across states in South India which include Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry. Also, this recruitment drive will fill up a total of 480 vacancies in the organisation. Official notice: http://iocl.onlinereg.in/ioclsrreg0821/Images/Advertisement_2021.pdf Aspirant can follow these steps to apply for the IOCL Apprentice recruitment drive: Step 1: Go to the official website of IOCL - https://iocl.com/ Step 2: Search and click on the Apprentice link that is available on the home page Step 3: Candidates will have to press on an online link after which a new page will open Step 4: As the page op

Amazon has introduced a 'Buy Now Pay Later' service for some its customers in the US in partnership with Affirm. from Gadgets 360

When you step into Mehboob Ali's house, you can't help but feel the dejection. The floor of his house is crooked, the paint of the walls peel at the slightest touch, the doors are damaged, which had been replaced after taking a loan from a neighbour. His house can come crashing down and his please for repairs have fallen on deaf ears. Mehboob Ali and his family, who live in a government colony in Vasant Kunj near Dubagga in Lucknow, make and sell dholaks for a living. Like Mehboob Ali there are many families who make dholaks, there are others who make sil-battas (grinding stones), mops, and some even sell carpets. The Coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing lockdown have brought Ali’s life to a grinding halt. “We sold dholaks all across Lucknow and to the neighbouring towns such as Kanpur, Jhansi, Katibagiya and many more. How will we survive if we can’t travel and sell dholaks?” says Raunak Ali, Mehboob’s son. The art of making dholaks has been passed down for generations in

With the ever-increasing cases of bank fraud in the country, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had introduced the Positive Pay System in January of 2021. It was essentially rolled out as a tool designed to detect fraudulent activity. This is done by matching specific information related to the cheque that is issued by you, the issuer, for clearing. As per the new rule, customers who are looking to issue cheques will have to inform their respective banks about the cheque details via net/mobile banking or a physical visit to the branch. If the issuer fails to inform the bank prior to the cheque being issued, then the cheques will bounce. This could prove a hurdle for senior citizens or people who are unfamiliar with online/net banking. Alternatively, some banks also offer their customers the facility to inform about the cheque via SMS, ATM or even email. The information that needs to be verified includes such things as the cheque number, cheque date, payee name, account number, the amount

Amazon has introduced a 'Buy Now Pay Later' service for some its customers in the US in partnership with Affirm. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/38l5ori

Rivian, the electric vehicle maker backed by Amazon, has said that it has confidentially filed paperwork with regulators for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ktIeEM

Cryptocurrency ATM has opened in Honduras this week as the popularity of Bitcoin reaches a fever pitch in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ytsjeh

Rivian, the electric vehicle maker backed by Amazon, has said that it has confidentially filed paperwork with regulators for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. from Gadgets 360

Cryptocurrency ATM has opened in Honduras this week as the popularity of Bitcoin reaches a fever pitch in the country. from Gadgets 360

The much-awaited festival of Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokul Ashtami, will be observed and celebrated on 30 August this year by Hindus across the country. The occasion marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna was born on this day to kill his cruel uncle and Mathura's demon king - Kansa. Every year , Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in the month of Bhadrapada on the eighth day of the dark fortnight. On this day, devotees pray to Lord Krishna by observing a fast. The temples are beautifully decorated with lights, colourful flowers, and diyas. In the temples of Vrindavan and Mathura, the festival is celebrated continuously for days in a grand way. As Lord Krishna was born at midnight, people observe the festival by washing the idol of the infant and placing it in a cradle at the time of his birth. Take a look at a few messages and wishes to share with the loved ones on the occasion of Janmasthami below:

Petrol and diesel prices remained static on Saturday. In Delhi, petrol costs Rs 101.49 a litre while the rate of diesel was Rs 88.92 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol can be bought at Rs 107.52 per litre and diesel costs Rs 96.48 for one litre. In Chennai, a litre of petrol is priced at Rs 99.20. On Saturday, the price of a litre of diesel was Rs 93.52. Petrol in Kolkata costs Rs 101.82 per litre while diesel costs Rs 91.98 a litre. While petrol can be bought at Rs 109.91 in Bhopal and diesel costs Rs 97.72 a litre today. Petrol and diesel prices  are revised by the oil marketing companies including Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil and Hindustan Petroleum. The new prices are implemented at 6 am every day. States and cities have different fuel prices because of the value-added taxes, local and freight charges which vary depending on the place. Following are the prices of diesel and petrol in a few metros and Tier-II cities in the country: 1.  Mumbai Petrol - Rs 107.52 per litre Diesel -

India administered over one crore COVID-19 vaccine doses on Friday, crossing a new inoculation milestone that was hailed by top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Prime Ministee Narendra Modi. As of 10 pm, 1,00,64,032 vaccine doses were registered with Uttar Pradesh topping the list of states with 28 lakh-plus jabs . सबका साथ सबका विकास सबका विश्वास सबका प्रयास यह वही प्रयास है जिससे देश ने 1 दिन में 1 करोड़ से अधिक टीके लगाने का आँकड़ा पार कर लिया है। स्वास्थ्यकर्मियों का अथक परिश्रम व PM @NarendraModi जी का #SabkoVaccineMuftVaccine का दृढ़ संकल्प रंग ला रहा है। pic.twitter.com/hHlUU4q3fv — Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) August 27, 2021 August is India's best month in vaccination coverage; the country has crossed 15 crore doses so far - higher than 13.45 crore doses in July and 11.97 crore doses in June. "Crossing 1 crore is a momentous feat. Kudos to those getting vaccinated and those making the vaccination drive a success," PM Modi twe

Halo Infinite PC system requirements demand Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti in minimum spec, and Nvidia RTX 2070 is recommended. Halo Infinite release date is December 8. Halo Infinite price in India is Rs. 3,499 on Steam and Rs. 3,999 on Microsoft Store. from Gadgets 360

Apple Watch has maintained its dominance in the global smartwatch market, with its active user base surpassing the mark of 100 million users in the second quarter of 2021, according to Counterpoint. The overall smartwatch market globally is also reported to have grown 27 percent year-on-year in the quarter. from Gadgets 360

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Motorola Edge 20 Fusion sale starts today at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart. The phone was launched last week in India and comes as a rebranded Motorola Edge 20 Lite but with an upgraded processor. from Gadgets 360

The University of Lucknow will today, 27 August, announce the Uttar Pradesh BEd JEE Result 2021. Candidates, who appeared for the BEd Joint Entrance Examination, can check their results by visiting the official website of Lucknow University,  lkouniv.ac.in , when the results are declared. The entrance examination was conducted on 6 August this year and around 5,20,076 candidates appeared for it. The test took place in two shifts. The exam in the first shift was held from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the second shift. Once the results are out, candidates can follow these steps to check UP BEd JEE Result 2021: Step 1: Go to the official website - http://lkouniv.ac.in/ Step 2: Search and click on the BEd JEE exam 2021 link available on the homepage Step 3: A new page will open where the UP BEd JEE Result 2021 link is available Step 4: To avail results, candidates need to enter their login credentials correctly and click on submit Step 5: Within a few s

Firstpost is convinced that Dismantling Global Hindutva (DGH), a three-day online conference (from Sept 10-12) planned by anonymous organisers in the US, is a partisan and politically-motivated event designed to malign an ancient religion and its adherents. Through columns and reported pieces, this Firstpost series exposes why such programmes are misleading, agenda-driven, and nothing but thinly-veiled Hinduphobia. *** Twenty-five years ago, my foundation was funding numerous academic conferences and scholarships at major American universities on topics related to Indian civilisation. That is how I discovered serious biases against Hinduism - not mere acts of ignorance but also deliberate misrepresentations and outright lies intended to harm the tradition. Ganesha’s trunk was being taught as a symbol representing “the limp phallus”. The Bhagavad Gita, one of the most popular Hindu texts worldwide, was declared “a dishonest book”. Lord Rama was deemed a male chauvinist and Sita an abu