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Protean eGov okays ₹30-crore acquisition of NSDL Payments Bank stake

The transaction will be completed in a single cash-based equity subscription and is expected to be finalised within 60 days from the execution of the agreement. The acquisition involves 93,74,014 equity shares of NSDL PB. Shares of Protean eGov Technologies Ltd ended at ₹785.20, up by ₹3.40, or 0.43%, on the BSE today, December 16.

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Global Smartphone Shipments to Slightly Shrink in 2026 Due to RAM Shortage, Higher Component Costs: Report

The Random Access Memory (RAM) prices have reportedly been increasing since the beginning of 2025, as manufacturers have started redirecting the supply towards the AI industry. This is causing a supply shortage of memory components for the smartphone industry, increasing input costs for various OEMs. The market research firm Counterpoint Research has now revised its earlier estimates to highlight that the global smartphone shipments could shrink by 2.1 percent in 2026.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.