w Twitter allows Blue accounts to download videos posted to X By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:05:08 +0530 X allows videos up to two-hours long Full Article Social Media
w Elon Musk says fight with Mark Zuckerberg will be live-streamed on X By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:31:59 +0530 Musk had tested a live video feature on X. Full Article Social Media
w ‘Disclaimer, must for influencers when making health-related claims’ By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:22:19 +0530 Celebs and influencers, who present themselves as health experts or medical practioners when promoting health- and wellness-related products, must provide “clear disclaimer” Full Article Social Media
w New York City bans use of TikTok on city-owned phones By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:17:00 +0530 Joins US federal government, majority of states in banning the social media app on security concerns Full Article Social Media
w Artists take government to court over 'chilling' tech laws By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:00:28 +0530 Kunal Kamra, who for nearly a decade has satirised politics and social norms in his routines, is fighting an amendment to the IT rules that allows the government to order social media platforms to take down any news that its fact-checking unit identifies as "fake or false or misleading" Full Article Social Media
w WhatsApp unveils Mac app with group calling By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:08:00 +0530 The new version enables users to make group calls, supporting up to eight people in video calls and up to 32 in audio calls. Full Article Social Media
w Elon Musk weighs monthly user fees to fight X bot problem By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:45:15 +0530 Musk says that subscription for all users would make “the effective cost of bots” very high. Full Article Social Media
w Twitter may have to charge users a fee to keep out bots, says Musk By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:53:45 +0530 Musk didn’t specify how much users will have to pay but described it as a ‘small amount of money’ Full Article Social Media
w PM Modi joins WhatsApp channels By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:32:22 +0530 Announces that he has joined WhatsApp channels in a post on X Full Article News
w India-Pakistan match garnered peak concurrency viewership of 3.5 crore on Disney+Hotstar By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Oct 2023 22:41:53 +0530 India vs Pakistan match during the Asia Cup 2023 garnered 2.8 crore viewers on the platform. Full Article Info-tech
w Will soon meet with social media platforms on deepfake issues: Vaishnaw By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:00:27 +0530 Government officials and platforms representatives will have a brainstorming on the issues and make sure that the platforms make adequate efforts for cleaning up their systems: Ashwini Vaishnaw Full Article News
w WhatsApp unveils ‘Secret Code’ feature to enhance privacy By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:06:51 +0530 The new feature allows users to set a distinct password that is separate from their phone unlock code Full Article Social Media
w YouTube rewinds to top trending content, creators of 2023 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:45:40 +0530 Short-form videos, Chandrayaan-3 live telecast among Youtube’s top draws of 2023 Full Article Social Media
w TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2024 09:37:44 +0530 A law, signed by Joe Biden on April 24, gives ByteDance until January 19 to sell TikTok or face a ban Full Article World
w WhatsApp’s latest update: Undo feature empowers users with message deletion flexibility By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 15:32:30 +0530 This new functionality complements the existing “Delete for Everyone” option, allowing users to undo message deletions within a brief window of five seconds Full Article Social Media
w Koo, rival to X, to shut down amid failed acquisition talks By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:34:26 +0530 After struggling to secure new funding and exploring mergers with various platforms, Koo faced insurmountable challenges Full Article Companies
w Elon Musk congratulates PM Modi for becoming most followed leader on X By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 06:18:14 +0530 Modi recently reached 100.1 million followers on X, surpassing other global leaders such as US President Joe Biden and Turkiye’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Full Article Social Media
w How Telegram is losing the battle to WhatsApp in India By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:33:11 +0530 Data sourced by businessline from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower shows that both downloads and daily active user base of Telegram have stagnated in India Full Article Data Focus
w WhatsApp has been a game changer for India’s small businesses: Sandhya Devanathan By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:13:21 +0530 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. Full Article Companies
w Three reasons why HTC One has a headstart By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:03:19 +0530 Full Article Mahananda Bohidar
w Two-quarters of no disruptions will help revive entry-level bike and cars segments: FADA chief By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:53:35 +0530 The EV segment needs to deliver good quality products, said Vinkesh Gulati Full Article Companies
w India to register 14% growth in seafood exports products valued at close to $8.86 b in FY23 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:56:10 +0530 MPEDA looking to ramp up seafood exports into newer markets Full Article Commodities
w Export growth decelerates in July as global uncertainty rises By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:47:21 +0530 Imports rise sharply, trade deficit almost triples Full Article Economy
w Industrial production grows at 12.3 per cent in June By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:21:18 +0530 IIP grew in double digit for the second month in a row due to strong performance by manufacturing, power and mining sectors Full Article Economy
w July retail inflation eases to 5-month low By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:24:10 +0530 At 6.7%, still far from RBI’s target; industrial growth dips to 12.3% in June Full Article Economy
w Inflation manageable; job creation, wealth distribution priority over inflation now: Finance Minister By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:05:37 +0530 India and the US will become the engines of global growth, says Nirmala Sitharaman Full Article Economy
w India’s kharif rice, foodgrain production estimated lower than last year By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:01:49 +0530 First advance estimate pegs foodgrain output 6.12 mt lower; record maize, sugarcane crop likely Full Article Agri Business
w Margins of most MSMEs to remain below pre-Covid levels this fiscal By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:04:14 +0530 Except for a few in select sectors, many will reach the pre-Covid revenue mark: Crisil report Full Article Economy
w Windfall profit tax on crude oil hiked, levy on export of diesel cut By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:48:25 +0530 The export tax on jet fuel or ATF, which was set at ₹5 a litre in the last review on November 1, has not been altered Full Article Commodities
w Sugar output a tad lower in first 45 days of current season By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:31:24 +0530 Late start for sugar mills in west; lower exports following resumption this month Full Article Agri Business
w PE/VC investments record 60% growth sequentially in October By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:17:18 +0530 Sequential uptick in October 2022 after facing declining trend in past five months; total investment flows however down 75 per cent y-o-y Full Article Economy
w GST payers get communication to first show irreversible ITC and then reverse, experts advise caution in filing Nov GSTR-3B By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:51:17 +0530 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 Full Article Economy
w India’s FTAs with EU, UK, Canada may not bring in significant gains, says report By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:18:56 +0530 Insignificant market access, introduction of new issues, a double whammy Full Article Economy
w FinMin claims enough opportunity given to trade unions to present views during pre-budget consultations By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:16:54 +0530 FinMin officials say issue raised by the Trade Unions is politically motivated Full Article Economy
w Centre weighs new WFH rules for SEZs to balance needs of units, developers By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:22:17 +0530 IT firms units want WHF for more employees for a longer period, developers are concerned about losing customers for office space Full Article Economy
w World trade growth to slow down in end-2022 and into 2023: WTO Barometer By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:42:27 +0530 Reflects cooling demand for traded goods; is in line with WTO’s trade growth forecast of 3.5% for 2022, 1% for 2023 Full Article Economy
w Ease of NPS account opening: PFRDA allows digital onboarding through Central KYC By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:51:15 +0530 Central KYC (CKYC) is managed by CERSAI, which is government authorised entity to function as Central KYC Registry Full Article Economy
w CEA cautions about possible power crisis By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:34:56 +0530 Peak power demand to rise by 9 per cent to 230-235 GW by April 2023 Full Article Economy
w Core industries’ output dips to 20-month low of 0.1% in October By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:28:54 +0530 Centre revises final growth rate for July 2022 upwards to 4.8 per cent from 4.3 per cent earlier Full Article Economy
w Outstanding power sector dues of States decline by ₹24,680 crore By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:48:11 +0530 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 Full Article Economy
w Q2 GDP growth slows to 6.3%; Centre hopeful of 6.8-7% growth for full fiscal By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:09:43 +0530 Providing relief. Softening commodity prices, good rabi crop expectations likely to ease domestic inflation, says CEA Full Article Economy
w Operating profit margin of 625 listed companies hits multi-year low By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:18:32 +0530 This, even as earnings jumped 27 per cent y-on-y, finds an ICRA study Full Article Companies
w Make in Odisha summit: Investments worth over ₹5-lakh cr to flow into State By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:51:07 +0530 Govt launches new policy; aims to make the State a destination choice for industrial enterprises Full Article Companies
w PFRDA wants Govt depts to fully adopt e-NPS method for onboarding new employees By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:03:11 +0530 Adopting ‘e-NPS Government’ method is necessary to align with goals of Centre’s Digital India program, PFRDA tells govt departments Full Article Economy
w More than 5.57 lakh cos struck off due to non-compliance with companies law provisions By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:19:07 +0530 A special task force has recommended the use of certain red flag indicators as alerts to identify shell companies Full Article Policy
w Govt prepares draft to use Middleware for broadcasting TV channel content without Internet By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:04:27 +0530 Middleware can be used to deliver broadcast content to portable devices through Wireless LAN/WiFi Full Article News
w Global headwinds, a challenge to India’s trade prospects in 2023 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 16:13:07 +0530 Successful implementation of FTAs, rupee trade, export schemes, PLI may provide relief Full Article Economy
w CPSEs hired more contractual staff in FY22; regular, women employees drop out By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 18:44:22 +0530 Total staff count up 2.74%, but still lower than pre-Covid levels Full Article Economy
w India exports ₹2,400 cr of jewellery to Australia under FTA By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:53:12 +0530 This is the second FTA with Australia in this year and has a lot of potential for exporting finished products as they are largely a raw material and intermediate producing country: Piyush Goyal Full Article Economy
w Indian economy is confronting strong global headwinds: RBI By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:59:32 +0530 Declining tendency in GNPAs ratio is likely to continue Full Article Economy