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The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale is now live, offering massive discounts on a fashion, household items, & wide range of electronics including laptops, tablets, cameras & many more. Don't miss the chance to grab top brands at unbeatable prices! Enjoy an instant 10% discount when you pay with a SBI credit or debit card, plus Rs100 cashback on Amazon UPI payments for orders over Rs 1000. With exchange facilities and free delivery available, now is the perfect time to shop for essentials.

The Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024 sale kicks off on September 27, 2024, for all users, offering some of the year's most exciting deals. However Flipkart Plus members enjoy early access starting at midnight on September 26, 2024. This year's sale promises unbeatable discounts across categories like smartphones, electronics, fashion, home appliances, and more. From the latest tech gadgets to trendy fashion,don't miss out on your chance to grab the best deals during this highly anticipated event.

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025, the Film Federation of India announced on September 23. The Hindi film, a light-hearted satire on patriarchy, was chosen from 29 entries, including Animal, Aattam, & All We Imagine As Light. The film follows two young brides who mistakenly arrive at the wrong husband’s homes during a train journey. Starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Ravi Kishan, it spotlights rural women's empowerment.

Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BHFL) is set to launch its IPO, sparking significant interest among investors. Known for its solid mortgage loan portfolio since 2018 and backed by the Bajaj Group, BHFL announced on September 6 that it secured Rs 1,758 crore from anchor investors. The IPO will be open for public subscription from September 9 to 11, with shares priced between Rs 66 and Rs 70 each. The company's strong reputation and financial health are expected to draw diverse investor interest.

Preethi Pal has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals in track and field events. At the Paris 2024 Paralympics, she achieved this feat by winning a bronze medal in the women’s 200m T35 race on Sunday, with a personal best time of 30.01 seconds, finishing in third place. This remarkable achievement follows her earlier performance on Friday, where she won a bronze in the women’s 100m T35 category, marking India’s inaugural Paralympic medal.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal stated he won't respond to requests for free tickets to the Zomato Feeding India Concert, where Dua Lipa will perform, adding that those asking can easily afford to pay. He urged everyone to buy tickets and support the cause of eradicating malnutrition in India. As of August 26, The concert has reached 3 lakh registrations since the August 23 announcement. November 30 in Mumbai is set for the concert, with the venue undisclosed. Pre-sales start August 27.

BigBasket, owned by Tata Digital, is transforming its business model towards quick commerce.. This strategic shift aims to tap into the booming 10-15 minutes grocery delivery sector, currently dominated by players like Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy InstaMart, and Flipkart Minutes. Co-founders Hari Menon and Vipul Parekh have confirmed that BigBasket will soon be focusing on delivering orders within a swift 10-30 minutes timeframe. BigBasket's BB Now platform already makes up over 50% of total revenue.

After a cow tail was allegedly found at a temple in Bhilwara, protesters gathered at the market on Monday, forcing shops to close. The incident in Bhavani Nagar on Sunday sparked a protest, prompting police marches and calls for peace. On Monday, Sant Samaj members, along with MP Damodar Aggarwal, staged a dharna, calling for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators. From 11 a.m., slogans from a large crowd escalated tensions, prompting the police to use lathi charge to control the situation.

The Indian government is investigating Telegram for its alleged involvement in criminal activities such as extortion and gambling. CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris on August 24, allegedly due to the app's failure to prevent criminal activities.The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) is investigating Telegram. The report states that the final decision will depend on the investigation's findings.