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Payment frauds rise by 70.64% to Rs 2,604 crore in October-March period
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Payment frauds rise by 70.64% to Rs 2,604 crore in October-March period

New Delhi, April 26, 2024.Payment frauds are rising sharply if the data from the Reserve Bank of India is any indication. Domestic payment frauds jumped by 70.64 per cent to Rs 2,604 crore during the six-month period ended March 2024 from Rs 1,526 crore in the same period of last year.The volume of frauds also rose to 15.51 lakh during the March 2024 period from 11.5 lakh in the previous six-month period, RBI data shows.While the RBI has considered only domestic financial transactions, the new format captures e-commerce transactions — transactions using FASTags, digital bill payments and card-to-card transfer through ATMs, etc. However, failed transactions, chargebacks, reversals, expired cards/ wallets, are excluded. Data on domestic payment fraud statistics is as reported by ...
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JEE Advanced 2024 application begins on April 27
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JEE Advanced 2024 application begins on April 27

Jaipur, April 26, 2024. IIT Madras will tomorrow (April 27) begin the JEE Advanced 2024 registration process. The link for registration of JEE will be updated at the official website — jeeadv.ac.in. The JEE Advanced online registration is now open for foreign national candidates including OCI and PIO candidates who have secured an OCI or PIO card on or after March 4, 2021.
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Jeep Wrangler facelift launched in India, priced from Rs 67.65 lakh
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Jeep Wrangler facelift launched in India, priced from Rs 67.65 lakh

New Delhi, April 26, 2024.Jeep has finally launched the updated Wrangler in India. It comes in two variants; Unlimited and Rubicon, priced at Rs 67.65 lakh and Rs 71.65 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. Jeep claims to have already received over 100 pre-bookings. Deliveries of the 2024 Wrangler are slated to begin by the middle of May this year. There have been a number of subtle updates and changes to the latest iteration of the Wrangler in India. As far as price is concerned, both variants of the Wrangler facelift are now Rs 5 lakh more expensive than the outgoing model.On the outside, the most noticeable change to the Unlimited variant is the blacked-out front grille and 18-inch alloy wheels. The Rubicon also gets an all-black front grille but sports new 17-inch alloy wheels. Jee...
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Tata Motors Accelerates Innovation: Record 222 Patents Filed and 333 Grants Secured in FY24
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Tata Motors Accelerates Innovation: Record 222 Patents Filed and 333 Grants Secured in FY24

Jaipur, April 25, 2024. Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile company, has yet again achieved a significant milestonetowards intellectual property rights(IPR) creation with a record-breaking number of 222 Patents and 117 Designs applications filed during the year FY24, highest in its history. These filings span across a wide spectrum of product and process innovations, addressing key automotive megatrends such as Connectivity, Electrification, Sustainability, and Safety (CESS). They also cover various vehicle systems such as powertrain, body & trim, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and emission control.Tata Motorsalso received its highest ever grant of 333 patents during the same period, taking its total tally of granted patents to over 850.Tata Motors’ strong commitment to eng...
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Audi India announces price revision effective June 01, 2024
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Audi India announces price revision effective June 01, 2024

Mumbai,April25, 2024.Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced a price increase of up to 2% across its model range due to rising input and transportation costs. The price hike will be effective from June 01, 2024.Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India said,“Rising inputs costs are compelling us to increase prices by upto 2% effective June 01, 2024. The price correction aims to ensure sustainable growth for Audi India and our Dealer partners. As always, its  our endavour that the impact of rising costs is as minimal as possible for our customers.”Audi India retailed 7,027 units in FY23/24 posting an overall 33% growth.Audi Approved: plus the pre-owned car business also grew at 50% in FY23/24.
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IIT-JEE Mains results released: Maharashtra’s Neelkrishna becomes All India topper
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IIT-JEE Mains results released: Maharashtra’s Neelkrishna becomes All India topper

Jaipur, April 25, 2024.National Testing Agency released the result of JEE Mains 2024 Session 2 at around 11:30 pm on 24th April.Neelkrishna of Maharashtra has topped All India. He was preparing in Kota for two years. Whereas, SAARC Sanjay Mishra of Maharashtra has secured second rank and Aarav Bhatt of Haryana has secured third rank. Apart from this, among the students who got 100 percentile, 6 are from EWS category, out of which 4 are from Telangana and 2 from Andhra Pradesh.
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BMW i5 M60 electric sedan launched in India, priced at Rs 1.20 crore
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BMW i5 M60 electric sedan launched in India, priced at Rs 1.20 crore

New Delhi, April 25, 2024.BMW India has launched the i5 electric sedan in India. The first ever electric 5 Series counterpart - the i5 is making its debut in India as the i5 M60 xDrive, which is a BMW M Performance model. Available as a single trim, the BMW i5 M60 xDrive is priced at Rs 1.20 crore (ex-showroom) and is being brought to India as a full-import CBU.The BMW i5 shares its exterior body very closely with the regular 5 Series. However being an EV and that too the M Performance variant, the i5 M60 has a sportier look compared to the regular i5/5 Series. The kidney grille element is still present, but it has a glossy-black blanked off panel, which is surrounded by LED illumination. The headlamps have a sweeping design with crescent shaped LED signature lamps. The M60 gets la...
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Meta shares fall 15% on weak revenue forecast, higher AI spending
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Meta shares fall 15% on weak revenue forecast, higher AI spending

New Delhi, April 25, 2024.Meta Platforms disappointed investors on Wednesday with forecasts of higher expenses and lighter-than-expected revenue, knocking nearly $200 billion off its stock market value and raising fears the surging cost of AI is outpacing its benefits.Shares of the Facebook and Instagram parent dropped about 15% in extended trade following the report, its market capitalisation plunging to about $1 trillion.
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Axis Bank overtakes Kotak Mahindra Bank, becomes 4th largest lender by market cap
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Axis Bank overtakes Kotak Mahindra Bank, becomes 4th largest lender by market cap

Jaipur, April 25, 2024.Axis Bank on Thursday surpassed Kotak Mahindra Bank to become the fourth-largest banking stock on Dalal Street.Axis Bank's shares rose by 4% due to better-than-expected Q4 results, while Kotak's shares dropped by 10% following an RBI ban on digital customer sourcing and new credit card issuance.As a result, Kotak's market value fell to Rs 3.3 lakh crore, while Axis Bank's rose to Rs 3.4 lakh crore. 
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Rishabh Pant sang Animal movie song vs GT: Axar Patel on DC skipper’s funny anecdote
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Rishabh Pant sang Animal movie song vs GT: Axar Patel on DC skipper’s funny anecdote

New Delhi, April 25, 2025.Axar Patel revealed that Rishabh Pant sang the song Satranga from the blockbuster hit Animal while batting for DC during the match against GT on April 24, Wednesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The Capitals garnered 2 crucial points as they defeated Gujarat by just 4 runs in a high-scoring thriller.The official social media handle of the IPL shared a special video featuring Axar, who recalled the thrilling encounter. In an animated style and enacting Pant, Axar revealed that the star batter was humming the popular song by Arijit Singh, who has been ruling the Indian music industry for over a decade. Axar's enactment of Pant revealed that the 26-year-old was in his zone and did not take any added pressure while batting.
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WhatsApp begins rolling out passkeys for iPhone users
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WhatsApp begins rolling out passkeys for iPhone users

New Delhi, April 25, 2024.Keeping our conversations private is really important to all of us, especially when we are talking to friends or family on instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. Lately, WhatsApp has been adding new features to make sure our messages stay private and our time on the app is smoother. And now, there's some exciting news for iPhone users. WhatsApp has begun rolling out passkey verification for iOS users. The feature was made available to Android users about six months back. This feature is meant to make it easier and safer to verify our accounts. Let's take a closer look at what this is all about.The passkey feature rollout on iOS comes half a year after WhatsApp initially introduced passkey support for Android users. With this update, iOS users w...
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class electric makes global debut
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class electric makes global debut

Jaipur, April 25, 2024.The Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology has finally made its debut. This is the full name given to the electric G, which will make its public debut in China. The G 580 is expected to be launched in India alongside the facelifted G-Class as part of Mercedes-Benz India's product offensive.What the engineers had set in their minds was that the G 580 will outperform its combustion engined G when driving off the road. Unlike the other electric cars from Mercedes-Benz which have the EQ prefix, like the EQC, EQB, EQS the electric G is the only one which gets a completely different name. This also tells just how important of a model the G 580 with EQ Technology is.
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Swiggy secures shareholders’ nod to raise over Rs 10,400 cr via IPO
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Swiggy secures shareholders’ nod to raise over Rs 10,400 cr via IPO

Jaipur, April 25, 2024. Food and grocery delivery major Swiggy has received shareholders' approval for an initial public offering to raise Rs 10,414 crore fund through issue of fresh equity shares and an offer for sale, according to sources.A special resolution was passed at an extraordinary general meeting of Swiggy on April 23, they said.According to sources, the Bengaluru-based company plans to raise up to Rs 3,750 crore funds through fresh equity shares, in addition to an offer-for-sale component of up to Rs 6,664 crore.
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Tech Mahindra Q4 net profit tanks 41 pc to Rs 661 cr
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Tech Mahindra Q4 net profit tanks 41 pc to Rs 661 cr

New Delhi, April 24, 2024. IT services company Tech Mahindra on Thursday reported about 41 per cent year-on-year fall in its consolidated net profit to Rs 661 crore for the quarter ended March 2024.The net profit in the year-ago period was Rs 1,117.7 crore.For Q4FY24, the Tech Mahindra's revenue dropped by 6.2 per cent to Rs 12,871 crore.
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SBI General Insurance logs 28 pc jump in profit at Rs 240 cr in FY’24
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SBI General Insurance logs 28 pc jump in profit at Rs 240 cr in FY’24

New Delhi, April 25, 2024.SBI General Insurance on Thursday reported a 27.6 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 240 crore for the financial year ended March 2024.The non-life subsidiary of State Bank of India had recorded a net profit of Rs 188 crore in the previous financial year.The company also demonstrated strong growth in overall business clocking a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs 12,731 crore, registering a growth of 17 per cent over the previous year, SBI General Insurance said in a statement.
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High Quality Fiber Glass Mesh -Super Mesh Launched by Jogani Reinforcement- First time in India
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High Quality Fiber Glass Mesh -Super Mesh Launched by Jogani Reinforcement- First time in India

New Delhi, April 25, 2024. JOGANI Reinforcement has launched JOGANI Super Mesh – High Quality Fiber Glass Mesh with 10mm by 10mm hole size for better Workability, Mortar Penetration and Ease of Fixing- First time In India for Controlling Cracks and Increasing Durability of Constructions.The latest addition to its reinforcement material product line is its internationally grade Alkali Resistant ARACC Coated JOGANI Super Mesh- Fiber Glass Mesh. The high tensile strength, lightweight and high quality - highly effective in preventing wall cracking, especially at construction joints and concealed areas resulting to saving in maintenance/ repair costs. Increase in the durability of buildings and constructions.JOGANI Reinforcement’s Super Mesh or Jogani Fiber Glass Plas...
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Mortein Celebrates World Malaria Day 2024
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Mortein Celebrates World Malaria Day 2024

New Delhi, April 25, 2024.As the world commemorates World Malaria Day, Mortein, in collaboration with Prayatna, announced the launch of a school malaria curriculum and a unique mosquito sculpture public installation in Bareilly, as part of its Mission Zero Malaria program. To educate the community on malaria prevention with focus on making Bareilly malaria-free, Mortein Mission Zero Malaria joined forces with renowned artist Dr. Bibhuti Adhikary to create a striking public installation dedicated to raising awareness about mosquito-borne diseases, particularly malaria. Malaria remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, where Bareilly district alone accounted for a high percentage of the state’s malaria cases, underscoring urgent n...
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Samsung India Launches the 2nd Season of ‘Samsung Innovation Campus’
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Samsung India Launches the 2nd Season of ‘Samsung Innovation Campus’

New Delhi,  April 24,2024. Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has launched the second season of its national skilling programme- Samsung Innovation Campus - designed to upskilltheyouth in future-tech domains such as AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding & Programming. Samsung Innovation Campus aims to upskill youth aged 18-25 years in future technologies and enhance their employability.The programme strengthens Samsung’s commitment to being a strong partner and contributor to the India growth story. It is also designed to support Government of India initiatives such as Skill India and Digital India to create the right opportunities for the youth.A Memorandum of Understanding to train 3,500 students across India has been signed between Samsungand the Elec...
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Tata Passenger Electric Mobility signs an MOU with Verteloto accelerate e-mobility in India
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Tata Passenger Electric Mobility signs an MOU with Verteloto accelerate e-mobility in India

Mumbai, 24th April 2024.Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd., known for pioneering India's electric vehicle (EV) revolution, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Vertelo, a Macquarie managed integrated fleet electrification platform, for the delivery of 2,000 XPRES-T EVs. This partnership aims to bolster the plans to accelerate India’s transition to sustainable e-mobility. The company will begin deliveries of the cars to Vertelo in a phased manner.Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. said, “As market leaders of passenger EVs in India, we are committed to the uptake of sustainable mobility in the country. We are delighted to partner with Verteloi...
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Kotak Mahindra Bank barred from onboarding new online customers
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Kotak Mahindra Bank barred from onboarding new online customers

New Delhi, April 24, 2024.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed Kotak Mahindra Bank to stop onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels on Wednesday."The Reserve Bank of India has today, in exercise of its powers under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, directed Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (hereinafter referred to as ‘the bank’) to cease and desist, with immediate effect, from (i) onboarding of new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and (ii) issuing fresh credit cards," said RBI in its statement.
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