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Women-led BC Sakhi network can boost rural banking, says report
Women’s World Banking reports BC Sakhi programme boosts rural financial inclusion in India, raising BC Sakhis in Maharashtra from 1,260 to over 7,000 by October 2024 through targeted support.
SHANTI Bill opens nuclear sector, but foreign investment will hinge on power pricing and costs: Experts
India’s proposed overhaul of nuclear laws could bring private and overseas players into the sector after decades, but experts warn that liability reform alone will not be enough unless power tariffs and project costs are aligned with domestic market realities.
GTA 6 Characters Guide: Jason Duval, Lucia Caminos and Everyone Else You Need to Know About
GTA 6 introduces a character-led story anchored by dual protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Set in the modern state of Leonida, the game features a wider ensemble of criminals, power brokers and cultural figures who shape Vice City’s underworld. Together, they point to a more personal and grounded narrative direction for Rockstar’s next Grand Theft Auto.
IndiGo mass flight cancellations dent ATF sales by 4.1% in Dec
IndiGo cancelled almost 5,000 flights – over 1,600 out of about 2,300 daily flights at the peak. Operations stabilised over the weekend.
Best 16GB RAM Smartphones in India: Vivo X300 Pro, OnePlus 15, Realme GT 8 Pro, More
If you are looking for a smartphone in India with 16GB RAM, there are several great options. Some of the best smartphones include Vivo X300 Pro, Oppo Find X9 Pro, OnePlus 15, iQOO 15 and Realme GT 8 Pro. All these models fall in different price segments and offer bright screens and the latest processors. 16GB RAM helps keep more apps open in the background and offers faster multitasking.
Dead Island 3 Is in Development at Dambuster Studios; Launch Planned for 2028
Dambuster Studios has confirmed that Dead Island 3 is in development. The game is targeting a 2028 launch. Parts of the game were in early production, the studio said in its financial report. Dead Island 2 was released on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X on April 21, 2023.
Volkswagen to end production at German plant, a first in company history
Controversies That Created Storms In The Indian Startup Ecosystem In 2025
Taking cues from some of the most dramatic conundrums, meltdowns and discords of the recent past, Inc42’s 2025 Year In…
Thales awards Indian firm contract to build key structures of radar for Rafale jets
Thales awards SFO Technologies a contract to produce RBE2 radar components for Rafale jets, advancing Make in India and boosting local manufacturing.
Google and ChatGPT Remain the Most Popular Services as Internet Traffic Grows by 19 Percent: Cloudflare
Cloudflare’s 2025 Internet report shows global web traffic grew 19 percent, with growth accelerating in the second half of the year. Google remained the most visited destination online, while ChatGPT led the generative AI space. The report also highlights a sharp rise in AI bot activity, with non-human traffic now accounting for over four percent of HTML requests.
What Are the Real-World Use Cases That SIM Binding Restricts? #NAMA
Learn what experts at MediaNama's 'Impact of SIM Binding on Social Media' discussion said about real-life examples where SIM binding plays spoilsport. The post What Are the Real-World Use Cases That SIM Binding Restricts? #NAMA appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Imperial Chemical may sell 9% stake in Akzo Nobel via ₹1,290-crore block deal
The offer size is pegged at ₹1,290.6 crore, with a floor price of ₹3,150 per share, sources close to the development said. Shares of Akzo Nobel India Ltd ended at ₹3,622, down by ₹11.90, or 0.33%, on the BSE today, December 16.
HyperOS 3 Update Rolls Out to Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 14 5G and More Devices With Android 16, New AI Features
Xiaomi India's Sandeep Sarma announced on Tuesday that the Chinese smartphone maker has started rolling out the latest Android 16-based HyperOS 3 update to Xiaomi 14, Pad 7, Redmi Note 14 5G, Redmi 13, POCO F7, and POCO M7 Pro 5G. The company unveiled the new Android 16-based operating system during its September 2025 launch event. It introduces HyperAI, the tech firm's suite of AI tools, which offers various AI writing tools and image editing features.
Spacetech Startup Digantara Raises $50 Mn For Global Expansion
Bengaluru-based spacetech startup Digantara has raised $50 Mn (about INR 454.4 Cr) in its Series B round to expand its…
Google’s India AI Push: To Provide $8 Mn To CoEs, Offer Grants To Startups
From financing India’s AI research ecosystem to providing grants to emerging AI startups, Google announced a slew of initiatives to…
iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Reportedly Adds Transfer Tool for Switching to Android, Notification Forwarding for Wearables
Apple has released iOS 26.3 Beta 1 for developers. The latest update reportedly offers a new transfer tool to make switching from iPhone to Android easier. This feature allows users to shift their photos, messages, apps, passwords and other data from an Android to an iPhone model by placing both phones side by side. It also said to have a Weather wallpaper section in the Lock Screen customisation options. It is also said to include notification forwarding support for third-party wearables.
Ahluwalia Contracts bags order worth ₹888 crore from Bihar Tourism for Ram temple
The order involves construction and overall development work of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra at Punauradham, the birthplace of Sita, located in Sitamarhi district of Bihar. Shares of Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd ended at ₹962, down by ₹8.10, or 0.83%, on the BSE today, December 16.
Nothing Phone 3a Lite Review: The Best Mid-Range Design
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite has a premium design and a sleek profile. The handset packs a vivid 6.77-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with good viewing angles. The handset also comes loaded with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro processor capable of delivering good performance. The phone also packs a triple-camera setup that offers good results in different lighting conditions. The device also features a large 5,000 mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging.
Stock markets tumbles, dragged by foreign fund outflows, weak global trends
Continued INR weakness to fresh record lows, driven by persistent FII outflows and subdued global sentiments, dragged the domestic markets into negative territory
OpenAI Hires New Head of App Platform to Turn ChatGPT Into an Operating System
OpenAI wants to push ChatGPT beyond an app and turn it into a full operating system. The company’s new Head of App Platform, Glen Coates, has confirmed this direction, pointing to ChatGPT’s growing role as an interface that connects apps, agents and services. With hardware plans already in motion, OpenAI appears to be laying the groundwork for an AI-first operating system.
BLS E-Services enters mutual fund market through partnership with ACMIIL
BLS E-Services partners with Asit C Mehta Investment Interrmediates to expand mutual fund access across India, targeting Tier 2 to 4 towns and rural areas via a phygital model.
[Update] Zaggle Raises INR 15 Cr, Sets Up Subsidiary In GIFT City
Update | December 16, 16:58 IST Fintech SaaS major Zaggle has raised about INR 15 Cr from Times Group parent…
Flipkart Gets NCLT Nod for Reverse Flip to India Ahead of IPO
Flipkart has received NCLT approval to shift its domicile back to India from Singapore ahead of its planned IPO. The move is subject to final approvals in Singapore. The post Flipkart Gets NCLT Nod for Reverse Flip to India Ahead of IPO appeared first on MEDIANAMA.