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IIP growth quickens to 26-month high of 7.8% in December 2025

Data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on the Index of Industrial Production showed that the index last grew faster than December’s growth rate in October 2023, when it grew 11.9%

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Ordering Via ChatGPT on Swiggy Services Isn’t Quite Working

We used ChatGPT to order across Swiggy services: Food Delivery, Instamart and Dineout, each of which showed how the MCP integration is real but gated and not fully consumer-ready yet. The post Ordering Via ChatGPT on Swiggy Services Isn’t Quite Working appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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How to Share Your Contact Card Using the New Aadhaar App: A Step-by-Step Guide

While the new Aadhaar app primarily focuses on providing Aadhaar-related services, such as downloading and sharing their digital ID, adding a biometric lock, updating mobile number and address, or even reviewing a request from a member of the family. But that’s not all. It also lets users share their contact information as an easy-to-use QR code.

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Redmi Note 15 Pro Series Colourways and Memory Configurations Listed on Amazon

Redmi Note 15 Pro series, which includes the Note 15 Pro 5G and Note 15 Pro+ 5G, is set to be launched in India by the Chinese smartphone maker on January 29. A day ahead of their unveiling, the phones have been listed on Amazon, revealing the colourways and storage configurations. While the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G will be offered in Carbon Black, Coffee Mocha, and Mirage Blue shades, the Note 15 Pro 5G will be available in Carbon Black, Mirage Blue, and Silver Ash colour options. Moreover, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G will be sold in two RAM and storage options, while the Note 15 Pro+ 5G model is listed with three configurations.

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BSNL Bharat Connect Prepaid Plan With 365-Day Validity Launched; Telco's BSNL Superstar Premium Plan Gets Price Cut

BSNL has launched the Bharat Connect prepaid plan in India, offering 365 days of validity with 2.6GB daily data, unlimited calls, and 100 SMS per day at Rs. 2,626. The plan is available for a limited period and can be recharged through the BReX platform. Alongside this, BSNL has reduced the price of its Superstar Premium broadband plan to Rs. 799 per month. The plan offers 200Mbps speeds, 5,000GB monthly data, bundled OTT access, and a 20 percent discount on annual payments.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Listed on US FCC Database With Support for Satellite Connectivity

The Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra have passed through the FCC website, revealing a few details about the phones. They are likely to be the US variants of the phones and are expected to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. The trio offers Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth connectivity. They also support satellite connectivity.