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WhatsApp, Google fixes dashboard bug in Android

Android Developers put out a tweet confirming the issue and its fix




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Meta explains how AI influences Facebook and Instagram feeds

Meta is also expanding ‘Why Am I Seeing This?’ feature in Instagram and Facebook Reels.




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Twitter turning into X is set to kill billions in brand value

Elon Musk’s vision for X includes audio, video, messaging, payments, and banking, but rebuilding brand equity and user trust may be challenging




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BL Explainer: Elon Musk’s gambit in rebranding Twitter to X

The famous and widely liked ‘blue bird’ logo of Twitter got replaced with ‘X’




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Meta’s Threads unveils ‘Following’ feature and more updates

This move comes shortly after Threads gained over 100 million sign-ups in just five days




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X to ask for users’ biometric data, job and school history

X’s updated privacy policy seeks to collect biometric data, job history of users




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Microblogging giant X and X Pro hit by global outage, users unable to access platforms

Reports from Downdetector.com revealed access issues, with X users unable to view posts and encountering a “Welcome to X!” message, while X Pro (previously TweetDeck) experienced loading problems displaying a “Waiting for posts” pop-up.




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I&B Ministry issues advisory to media and social media platforms ahead of Ram temple consecration ceremony

This comes after the Ministry observed that certain fake and unverified messages are being spread, especially on social media.




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Global outage hits Gmail, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram users

The problem, reported around 9 p.m., affected users in India and beyond




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WhatsApp has been a game changer for India’s small businesses: Sandhya Devanathan

One of the key announcements included the Meta-verified badges on WhatsApp. In a one on one chat with businessline Sandhya Devanathan, VP, Meta in India explained the significance of these propositions for businesses on WhatsApp and consumers alike.




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Two-quarters of no disruptions will help revive entry-level bike and cars segments: FADA chief  

The EV segment needs to deliver good quality products, said Vinkesh Gulati




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GST payers get communication to first show irreversible ITC and then reverse, experts advise caution in filing Nov GSTR-3B

In August 2022 this year, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Custom (CBIC) issued a detailed clarification on reporting of information about reversal of ITC as well as ineligible ITC




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World trade growth to slow down in end-2022 and into 2023: WTO Barometer

Reflects cooling demand for traded goods; is in line with WTO’s trade growth forecast of 3.5% for 2022, 1% for 2023




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Outstanding power sector dues of States decline by ₹24,680 crore

It is expected that strict implementation of the LPS rules will bring back financial viability of the power sector in the country and would attract investment to ensure reliable 24x7 electricity to the consumers




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Cheaper to live in India than US, UK and Germany: SBI report

If the household budget/ cost of living was Rs 100 in September 2021, it has increased by Rs 12 in both the US and India, but it has increased by Rs 20 in Germany and Rs 23 in the UK: Report




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ONDC may cover mobility, hospitality and travel sectors

Plans come at a time when traditional transport, hotel and restaurant sectors are up in arms against monopolisation of some aggregators




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Eleven captive and commercial coal mines to begin production in FY23: IEA

IEA projects that India’s domestic supply will continue to grow in line with the steady increase in demand while also striving to reduce import dependency




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India will be a global price setter in fertilisers by 2024: Mandaviya

‘We will bring down DAP prices to below the $650/tonne level this month’, he said




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Public, private sectors need to leverage synergy and think out-of-the-box, says PM Modi

Modi meets economists seeking suggestions for the Budget




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Home demand resilient, inventory overhang dips: Eco Survey

Housing prices are trending up on a pan-India basis, the Survey showed




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Rare earth elements and critical minerals will be next geopolitical battleground: Survey

Shift to clean energy will boost demand




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Economic Survey: Huge gap between expectation and reality, says Amit Mitra

Survey expects India’s GDP growth rate to be 7 per cent while Budget Estimate 2022-23 expects the same to be 9.2 per cent




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Realtors see hit in demand at the lower end

In nine months, the repo rate has risen 250 basis points to touch a seven-year high of 6.5 per cent




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Strategic disinvestment: CBDT to exempt deemed taxation of difference in book value and fair value

Amends Rule 11 UAC(4) of the Income Tax Rules




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After weak December quarter, winter products begin seeing an uptick in demand

Demand for winterwear apparel segment has also witnessed an uptick in the past few days




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My one and only telegram, hic!




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Me and my lungi




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Of secret gardens, music and garlic

Check out the places where people are partying across the globe this month




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A train through toyland

ANUBHUTI KRISHNA visits NeverEnuf, a magical land of miniature houses, model trains and remote-controlled vehicles, set in the Aravalli hills




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On the wings of wanderlust

Techies in Technopark are teaming up to travel




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The world of wanderlust

From sinking in the splendour of the past to exploring future reality in space, SOMA BASU soaks in a wide spectrum of experiences in Florida




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Playing it cool in the Highlands

The world is talking about Burning Man, the desert festival in Nevada where art meets music and partying, and the “burners” coexist in peace, fuelled by love... and food of course. Sounds intriguing, but admit it, all that dust and living in basic tents minus the modern amenities isn’t what a lot of us can deal with. Yes, some of us are unabashedly spoilt. So what? Meanwhile, PRIYADARSHINI PAITANDY lists the other picks for a fabulous September




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The fast and the curious

A bike, a cab or the Metro: which is the quickest way to get to the airport? The MetroPlus team races each other to find out




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Spotlight on Island of Crows

Kakkathuruthu, 75 km from Kochi airport, went from remote island to world famous, thanks to a Nat Geo feature. PRIYADERSHINI S finds out why




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Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra sky dives, paraglides and hikes around Switzerland, between servings of fondue

The javelin thrower has been roped in as the Friendship Ambassador of Switzerland. He also donated his gold-winning javelin to the The Olympic Museum in Lausanne



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Shogo hits the right chord to fulfil his wanderlust

The 26-year old from Japan’s Tokyo has so far visited 36 countries making use of his social media connections




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Read this before heading to Bhutan, where you can now meet yak herders and participate in the Snowman Race

On September 23, Bhutan reopened its doors to the world with a fresh approach to sustainable tourism. The Himalayan kingdom has also added new activities and launched the Trans Bhutan Trail



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This Finland town is home to Santa Claus

Elves sorting letters, sunbathing reindeer, and a queue to meet the city’s most popular resident — this is Santa’s busiest time of the year. We visit Santa Claus Village in Lapland to meet the man of the moment



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Hong Kong woos tourists with 5 lakh air tickets and vouchers

Chief Executive John Lee launched a tourism campaign “Hello Hong Kong,” saying the city will offer 5,00,000 free air tickets to welcome tourists from around the world




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Curating unique travel experiences in Udhagamandalam

Accidental hoteliers Vijay Prabhu and Meeta Prabhu of Littlearth chain of boutique hotels in Udhagamandalam give a push to unique travel experiences



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Single and ready to mingle? Here comes ROFL

ROFL, a friends-of-friends network of singles, which started in Delhi about seven years ago, has now expanded to seven cities across India; finding like-minded people and creating happy spaces is their success mantra



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ICAI launches new chapters in Florida and Zurich, expands global presence

ICAI’s network now spans 81 cities across 47 countries, comprising 52 chapters, 29 representative offices globally.




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Heightened tensions between China and the US: RBI’s easing cycle could be delayed, says DBS Research




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Rahul Gandhi joins bypoll campaign in Wayanad, vows to make it global tourism hub

Campaigning for Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi says people of Wayanad have taught him that the ‘word love has a great place in politics’




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Wayanad bypoll: Priyanka Gandhi leads roadshow with Rahul on last day of campaigning

Addressing the crowd after roadshow, Priyanka Gandhi expresses her appreciation for diverse communities within Wayanad constituency




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Waqf land issue: KCBC approaches Parliament committee directly

In a letter undersigned by KCBC president Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the council says enforcement of Waqf law has been causing hardships for over 600 families at Munambam




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Man sentenced to death for raping and murdering minor stepdaughter




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Seaplane lands in Idukki with brighter tourism prospects

Trial run from Kochi to Mattupetty dam completed in 30 minutes. Tourism stakeholders say the service will be a game changer for a district that had no air connectivity hitherto




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Supreme Court sceptical about Kerala Police demand for Malayalam actor Siddique’s phone from 2016

Extending the interim anticipatory bail granted to the actor, Supreme Court lists the case for next week for detailed arguments




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Wayanad bypoll: LDF accuses Priyanka Gandhi of ‘misusing’ religious places for election campaign, moves ECI

Complaint lodged by LDF Wayanad Parliamentary Committee says Congress violated electoral rules and regulations