Google’s APAC Web3 Team Gets Indian-Origin Rishi Ramchandani as Lead: Details

Google’s APAC Web3 Team Gets Indian-Origin Rishi Ramchandani as Lead: Details

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Google is adding new members to its Web3 team, deployed in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. In the latest appointment, the tech major has roped-in Rishi Ramchandani to lead its Web3 APAC team. The Indian origin techie was previously working at BlockFi, the digital asset lender that filed for bankruptcy in…

Meta Took Down 2.29 Crore Posts on Facebook, Instagram in November; Many Users Complained of Hacked Accounts

Meta Took Down 2.29 Crore Posts on Facebook, Instagram in November; Many Users Complained of Hacked Accounts

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Social media giant Meta took action against more than 2.29 crore pieces of content created by Indian users on Facebook and Instagram in November, according to India Monthly Report released by the company on Thursday. The company took action on over 1.95 crore pieces of content on Facebook and 33.9…

Indian Chartered Accountants Must Track, Analyse Blockchain Records: KoinX CEO

Indian Chartered Accountants Must Track, Analyse Blockchain Records: KoinX CEO

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In India, using cryptocurrencies as a mode of payments in day-to-day retail purchases, has not quite picked up pace as compared to other nations like the US. It is however, noteworthy, that some business owners here, have begun experimenting with crypto payments and contribute substantially to the number of transactions…

iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2 Updates Rolled out with Apple Music Sing, Freeform App; iPhone Gets 5G Support in India

iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2 Updates Rolled out with Apple Music Sing, Freeform App; iPhone Gets 5G Support in India

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Apple iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 software updates are now available and rolling out for compatible iPhone and iPad devices. This comes after a period of beta testing, which introduced new features along with a host of patches that address over a dozen security issues on the devices. The stable…

Smiling influencer filmed kicking dog apologizes for sharing ‘cruel act’
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Smiling influencer filmed kicking dog apologizes for sharing ‘cruel act’

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This influencer’s in the doghouse with her followers. Kajal Kiran, whose Instagram following exceeds 121,000 users, has issued an apology to fans and animal lovers everywhere after being forced to admit she’d kicked a dog — and filmed it. India Today reported on Wednesday that the since-deleted reel depicted Kiran…

Vivo Y02 Tipped to Launch in India Soon With Single RAM, Storage Variant: Report

Vivo Y02 Tipped to Launch in India Soon With Single RAM, Storage Variant: Report

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Vivo Y02 was launched in Indonesia on November 29. Just two days after the budget smartphone’s launch, it is now being tipped to make its way to India soon. The handset, launched in the entry-level segment in Indonesia by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, features a 6.51-inch HD+ FullView display and…

Indian Chartered Accountants Must Track, Analyse Blockchain Records: KoinX CEO

Digital Rupee Trial Begins; Exponential Growth in UPI Payments Backs Optimism on India’s CBDC Pilot: Experts

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India’s digital rupee CBDC, officially stepped into its retail trial period in four cities — New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Bhubaneswar, on Thursday, December 1. The State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, and IDFC First bank are the lenders that are participating in these trials, and upon completion,…

RBI’s First Pilot for Retail Digital Rupee to Go Live on December 1, Will Work in Select Locations

RBI’s First Pilot for Retail Digital Rupee to Go Live on December 1, Will Work in Select Locations

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expanding the use cases of its digital rupee CBDC. Starting December 1, the testing for the Indian CBDC for retail purposes will kickstart in select regions in the country. Built on blockchain, the digital rupee is a virtual representation of India’s fiat currency…