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India Might Be Censoring Environmental Organizations Online

GizModo VR

internet india censorship climate strike fridaysforfuture activismThree Indian environmental organizations’ websites appear to have been censored in the country. Read more.

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Top 3 Fintech App Development Companies in India

ARVR

In India, fintech is a rapidly growing industry, with many companies vying for a piece of the market. In this blog post, we will take a look at the top 3 fintech app development companies in India. Quytech: Quytech is the leading fintech app development company in India.

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Here is why your iPhone 13 could soon be made in India

Digital Trends

There is a good chance that the device you buy was made at a factory in India. Mobile News Apple iPhone IndiaPlanning to buy an iPhone 13 next year?

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More Than 130 People Dead in India After Monsoon Rains Lead to Flooding and Landslides

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India Weighs 18% Tax on Bitcoin After Legalization of Cryptocurrencies

GizModo VR

The government of India is considering an 18% tax on all bitcoin transactions, according to a new report from the Times of India. bitcoin india ether cryptocurrencies

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What India Really Needs to Do to Protect Its Farmers

GizModo VR

Since November, hundreds of thousands of farmers and their supporters have been protesting across India, calling for an end to a series of new agricultural laws introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration.

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Apple continues break-up with China as Foxconn plans $1 billion India investment

Digital Trends

The investment is reportedly planned for India's Sriperumbudur plant. Apple Mobile News China India iPhone

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India’s plan to end spam texts was a colossal failure. But it’s worth revisiting

Digital Trends

Early this year, India rolled out a groundbreaking new plan to fight spam calls and texts. Emerging Tech Features blockchain Distributed Ledger India SMS SpamUnfortunately, it failed miserably -- but it still has potential.

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'Mystery Illness' Kills 1 and Sickens Hundreds in Eluru, India

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One person is dead and at least 345 people have become sick with a “mystery illness” since Saturday in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh, according to new reports from the Indian Express and the Hindustan Times.

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Over 1 Million People Played The Uber Eats India Instagram AR Game

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Uber Eats India created an Instagram Stories AR filter to give away a year’s worth of food. The post Over 1 Million People Played The Uber Eats India Instagram AR Game appeared first on VRScout.

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India Blocks 118 More China-Linked Apps, Including PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

GizModo VR

Months after barring TikTok, India is now cracking down on dozens more apps with links to China—the latest development in an ongoing feud between the two countries. india china apps tiktok

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India's 'Black Tigers' Have Unusually Thick Stripes Thanks to a Genetic Mutation

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At a wildlife park in eastern India, tigers feature a variety of coat fashions. Now, a team of geneticists in India and the United States have identified a genetic mutation in the tiger troupe that explains why some of them are so dark.

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An Enormous Landfill Spontaneously Combusted in India

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It’s hot enough in India to make one of Delhi’s biggest trash piles spontaneously combust. A fire began last Tuesday at the Bhalswa landfill, a massive site in northeast Delhi that lies along a canal that connects to the Yamuna River.

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India Looks to Criminalize Trading, Mining, and Holding Cryptocurrencies: Report

GizModo VR

A proposed law in India would make it a crime to mine, trade, or even hold cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in the country, according to a new report from Reuters citing a senior government official. It’s estimated roughly 8 million people in India hold some form of cryptocurrency.

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HelloStar – The First AR-Powered Influencer Marketplace to Launch in India

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Launched first in Russia, HelloStar is now preparing to launch in India as well. This is especially important for fans in India, where each region has its top favorite stars.

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Emerging Tech in Emerging Markets

Tech Trends VR

As India’s first-ever Immersive Technology festival wraps up, it highlights how the market for making and consuming technologies such as Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality goes well beyond Silicon Valley. After its conclusion, however, he says that both attendees and media are calling this the “Flagship Event for AR/VR in India” and he’s already fielding enquiries for Big brands wanting to partner for the second edition which takes place in 2020.

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Amazon May Have to Share Its Algorithm If India’s New Ecommerce Policy Passes

GizModo VR

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Jio’s $26 (actually $78) Android phone aims to improve accessibility in India

Digital Trends

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Groundwater Depletion Threatens 20% Of India's Winter Farmland

GizModo VR

In India, agriculture employs more than 50% of the country. It’s also in crisis due to climate change and groundwater loss. A new study shows how these two factors are putting the country’s farmers at risk. Read more.

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India Swelters Under Heatwave, With Temperatures Set to Hit 118 Degrees

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People in India continue to sweat under a blistering heatwave, with temperatures forecasted to max out at 118 degrees Fahrenheit over the coming days, the India Meteorological Department said in a press release today.

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India bans TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps over data privacy concerns

Digital Trends

Mobile News breaking China India tiktokThe ban has knocked TikTok off the Google Play Store and iOS App Store already.

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Terrifying Video Shows a Drop Tower Ride Malfunctioning at a Carnival in India

GizModo VR

A drop tower ride at a carnival in India plummeted to the ground, dropping 50-feet before crashing at the bottom. It’s a carnival goers’ worst nightmare come to life. Several people suffered injuries from the drop, and were rushed to nearby hospitals. Read more.

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India Finally Popped the Ban on TikTok and 58 Other Chinese Apps

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India Blocks YouTube Channels With 2.6 Billion Views Over National Security Concerns

GizModo VR

India has blocked close to two dozen YouTube channels for “for spreading disinformation related to India’s national security, foreign relations and public order,” the country’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Tuesday.

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Google partners with India’s largest telecom operator on a budget smartphone

Digital Trends

Mobile News Android Android Go Budget Smartphones Google India Reliance JioThe device will feature Android and Play Store optimizations.

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India Surpasses 300,000 Deaths from Covid-19, Third Highest in the World After U.S. and Brazil

GizModo VR

India has reported over 300,000 deaths from covid-19, the third worst death toll in the world behind the United States and Brazil, according to the latest figures from India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday.

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Facebook Says Posts Criticizing India's Prime Minister Were 'Mistakenly' Blocked

GizModo VR

Facebook posts criticizing India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi were being blocked on Wednesday, the tech giant confirmed to Gizmodo, adding that it was a “mistake.”

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India Cracks Down on Social Media Posts Criticizing Its Pandemic Response Amid Brutal Second Wave

GizModo VR

India’s government reportedly ordered Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to censor dozens of posts criticizing the administration’s response to the pandemic, arguing that they were misleading or could hinder emergency response efforts.

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Large Landslide Hits Highway in India, Leaves at Least 13 Dead

GizModo VR

At least 13 people are dead, 14 are injured and more than 40 could still be trapped in the debris after a landslide slammed into a highway in northern India Wednesday.

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India Reports 4,529 Covid-19 Deaths in Single Day, a Grim New Record

GizModo VR

India recorded 4,529 new deaths from covid-19 on Wednesday, a grim new world record in a country that’s reeling from uncontrolled spread of the disease. India also reported 267,334 new coronavirus infections for the day.

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India’s 5G auctions to be delayed further due to extended trial period

Digital Trends

India's telecom companies have asked for more time to properly test 5G and there are a few other roadblocks as well. Mobile News 5G 5G smartphones

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How India’s OTT platforms can increase ROI with VR

RealVision VR

OTT overload in India: One pie; many forking it: So, yet another OTT platform launches in India – Amazon PrimeVideo. From top of mind recall, there is: HotStar VOOT Reliance Jio Netflix Spuul ALT Digital YuppTV SonyLIV Some of these platforms might soon shut shop, I’d imagine, given they are all digging into the same pie – India’s emerging digital generation. Here’s why: The DIGITAL EAST INDIA COMPANY: Why did the British invade India?

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Veative at India Skills Competition Bihar 2018

Veative

Veative showcased its K-12 VR solution to various ITI representatives, academicians, school children as well as parents at India Skills Competition Bihar 2018. About India Skills Event – Bihar 2018. The post Veative at India Skills Competition Bihar 2018 appeared first on Veative. Digital Learning India Skills Competition Bihar 2018

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Veative at India Skills East Bhubaneswar 2018

Veative

About India Skills East 2018. The post Veative at India Skills East Bhubaneswar 2018 appeared first on Veative. Digital Learning India Skills East 2018Veative presented an exclusive 360 VR video at a workshop organized by NSDC on the construction of Twin Pit toilets in rural areas. The localized content and animation of the video, was greatly appreciated by the masons, for whom the workshop was conducted.

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Now India Is Purportedly Looking Into Apple’s In-App Payment System Because the More the Merrier

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A new report claims that India’s competition authority has jumped on the Apple regulation bandwagon, too, a move that’ll no doubt bring more attention to… Read more.

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Twitter Blocks Hundreds of Accounts Tied to Protests by Farmers in India

GizModo VR

Twitter has blocked the accounts of at least 500 people and groups involved in the current protests by farmers in India at the request of the Indian government, according to a new report from Bloomberg News.

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Google Is Teaming Up With Jio to Bring an 'Ultra-Affordable' 4G Android Phone to India

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are racing to add 5G coverage to their networks, today India’s largest wireless provider announced a new device designed to bring 4G service to potentially millions of users with the “ultra-affordable” Jio Phone Next. While carriers in the U.S.

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