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• newUber cuts 600 jobs in India

  

  Uber is cutting 600 jobs in India, or 25% of its workforce in the country, it said on Tuesday as it looks to cut costs to steer through the coronavirus pandemic. The job cuts, which affect teams across customer and driver support, business development, legal, policy, marketing, and finance, are part of the company’s global […]
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• newNASA and SpaceX confirm SpaceX’s first ever astronaut launch is a ‘go’

  

  NASA and SpaceX are closer than ever to a moment both have been preparing for since the beginning of the Commercial Crew program in 2010. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon spacecraft are now set to fly with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken onboard, making a trip to the International Space Station, and […]
  - 5 hours ago 26 May 20, 3:57am -
• newVirgin Orbit’s first orbital test flight cut short after rocket released from carrier aircraft

  

  On Monday, Virgin Orbit attempted the first full flight of its orbital payload launch system, which includes a modified Boeing 747 called ‘Cosmic Girl’ that acts as a carrier aircraft for its air-launched rocket LauncherOne. While Virgin Orbit has flown Cosmic Girl and LauncherOne previously for different tests and demonstrations, this was the first end-to-end […]
  - 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:31am -
• newNewton Mail founder returns with launch of personal net worth tracker, Kubera

  

  Serial entrepreneur Rohit Nadhani, who last sold his Newton email app to Essential in 2018— an app so popular it’s been saved from shutting down multiple times — is today launching a new startup, Kubera. The service aims to offer an alternative to using a spreadsheet to keep track of your assets, investments, cryptocurrencies, debts, […]
  - 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:34pm -
• newMax Q: Huge week ahead for SpaceX and Virgin Orbit

  

  This week could be the biggest week to date for private spaceflight, with landmark launch attempts coming from both Virgin Orbit and SpaceX . Virgin Orbit is looking to join the elite club of private launch companies that have actually made it to space, with a full flight test of its combined Cosmic Girl and […]
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• newJabra’s Elite Active 75t earbuds offer great value and sound for both workouts and workdays

  

  Technology improvements over the past few years mean that most fully wireless earbuds are a lot better than they used to be. That has led to something of a narrowing of the field among competitors in this arena, but some of the players still stand out – and Jabra have definitely delivered a standout performer […]
  - 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 6:21pm -
• newChina set to launch Mars probe and rover mission in July

  

  China’s space program will launch a Mars mission in July, according to its current plans. This will include deploying an orbital probe to study the red planet, and a robotic, remotely-controlled rover for surface exploration. The U.S. has also been planning another robotic rover mission for Mars, and it’s set to take off this summer, […]
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• newWork collaboration unicorn Notion is blocked in China [Update: It’s back]

  

  Notion, the fast-growing work collaboration tool that recently hit a $2 billion valuation, said on Twitter Monday that its service was blocked in China. The productivity app has attracted waves of startups and tech workers around the world — including those in China — to adopt its all-in-one platform that blends notes, wikis, to-dos, and […]
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• A massive database of 8 billion Thai internet records leaks

  

  Thailand’s largest cell network AIS has pulled a database offline that was spilling billions of real-time internet records on millions of Thai internet users. Security researcher Justin Paine said in a blog post that he found the database, containing DNS queries and Netflow data, on the internet without a password. With access to this database, Paine […]
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• As fashion has its metaverse moment, one app looks to bridge real and virtual worlds for sneakerheads

  

  Fashion is having its moment in the metaverse. A riot of luxury labels, music, and games are vying for attention in the virtual world. And as physical events and the entertainment industry that depends on them shuts down, virtual things have come to epitomize the popular culture of the pandemic. It’s creating an environment where […]
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• R&D Roundup: ‘Twisted light’ lasers, prosthetic vision advances and robot-trained dogs

  

  I see far more research articles than I could possibly write up. This column collects the most interesting of those papers and advances, along with notes on why they may prove important in the world of tech and startups. In this edition: a new type of laser emitter that uses metamaterials, robot-trained dogs, a breakthrough […]
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 8:45pm -
• China Roundup: A blow to US-listed Chinese firms and TikTok’s new global face

  

  Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch’s China Roundup, a digest of recent events shaping the Chinese tech landscape and what they mean to people in the rest of the world. It’s been a tumultuous week for Chinese tech firms abroad: Huawei’s mounting pressure from the U.S., a big blow to U.S.-listed Chinese firms, and TikTok’s […]
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 8:10pm -

• Living and working in a worsening world

  

  Jon Evans Contributor Jon Evans is the CTO of the engineering consultancy HappyFunCorp; the award-winning author of six novels, one graphic novel, and a book of travel writing; and TechCrunch's weekend columnist since 2010. More posts by this contributor Why are people who cite videos always wrong? Seven viral futures Not long ago we lived […]
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 6:30pm -
• The Station: Hertz files for bankruptcy, hailing “self-driving” scooters, Memorial Day travel

  

  The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every Saturday in your inbox. Hi and welcome back to The Station. Memorial Day is this coming Monday, a holiday meant to honor military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. […]
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• Hackers release a new jailbreak that unlocks every iPhone

  

  A renowned iPhone hacking team has released a new “jailbreak” tool that unlocks every iPhone, even the most recent models running the latest iOS 13.5. For as long as Apple has kept up its “walled garden” approach to iPhones by only allowing apps and customizations that it approves, hackers have tried to break free from […]
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• JioMart, the e-commerce venture from India’s richest man, launches in 200 cities and towns

  

  The rationale behind the deluge of dollars flooding into billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Platforms is beginning to become more clear as his e-commerce venture JioMart starts rolling out to more people across India. An e-commerce venture between the nation’s top telecom operator Jio Platforms and top retail chain Jio Retail, JioMart just launched its […]
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 4:19am -
• Elon Musk: the Tesla Cybertruck isn’t getting any smaller

  

  In the days and weeks after Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the cybertruck — a post-apocalyptic inspired vehicle made of cold-rolled steel — there was a lot of speculation about whether it would be smaller once it actually made it to market. Production of the Cybertruck is still a long ways off. There isn’t even […]
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• UK government reverses course on Huawei’s involvement in 5G networks

  

  Conservative members of the United Kingdom’s government have pushed Prime Minister Boris Johnson to draw up plans to remove telecom equipment made by the Chinese manufacturer Huawei from the nation’s 5G networks by 2023, according to multiple reports. The decision by Johnson, who wanted Huawei’s market share in the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure capped at 35 […]
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• Here’s what Virgin Orbit hopes to achieve with their first full orbital test launch on Sunday

  

  Virgin Orbit held a press briefing on Saturday hosted by CEO Dan Hart and VP of Special Projects Will Pomerantz. The company aims to fly its first ever orbital test launch on Sunday, at roughly 9:30 AM PT (12:30 PM ET), though there’s flexibility for that to move depending on preparations and weather. If it […]
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• Original Content podcast: The new ‘Kimmy Schmidt’ special is pointlessly interactive

  

  In many ways, Netflix’s new “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” special “Kimmy vs. the Reverend” is a delight. For fans of the show, it’s a chance to catch up with Kimmy (Ellie Kemper), Titus (Titus Burgess) and all their other friends/nemeses on the eve of Kimmy’s wedding to Prince Frederick (Daniel Radcliffe). Creators Robert Carlock and Tina […]
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 12:17am -

Verge Re/Code

• newA new Motorola Razr could launch this year with 5G
  Photo by Avery White for The Verge A new version of the Motorola Razr foldable could launch this year, and it might have 5G, a bigger battery, and improved cameras (via 9to5Google). Those could address some of the many criticisms of the original model, which came out in February.Surprisingly, this apparent new version of the Razr may have been revealed by an executive from Lenovo, which is owned by Motorola, reports Android Authority. Lenovo’s South Africa general manager Thibault Dousson…
  - 9 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:16am -
• newAmazon’s Kindle and Echo team now working on the company’s COVID-19 testing project
  Photo: Amazon Amazon’s Lab126, the hardware group responsible for developing the company’s Kindle e-reader and its Echo smart speaker, is hiring engineers to work on its COVID-19 testing initiative, according to job listings first reported by GeekWire on Monday. As of right now, Amazon is contracting with existing labs to process nasal swabs and saliva samples to test its workforce for the novel coronavirus. But Amazon’s ultimate goal is to build a robust testing network with a central…
  - 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:56pm -
• newZoom has temporarily removed Giphy from its chat feature
  Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Zoom has temporarily disabled the integration of GIF platform Giphy in its chat feature, the company said in a blog post. “Once additional technical and security measures have been deployed, we will re-enable the feature.” Zoom didn’t offer any specifics beyond that on Giphy’s removal. The company mentioned the change as part of its latest list of security updates to the platform, which also includes limits on screen sharing, changes to muting…
  - 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:17pm -
• newWikimedia is writing new policies to fight Wikipedia harassment
  Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Wikipedia plans to crack down on harassment and other “toxic” behavior with a new code of conduct. The Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees, which oversees Wikipedia among other projects, voted on Friday to adopt a more formal moderation process. The foundation will draft the details of that process by the end of 2020, and until then, it’s tasked with enforcing stopgap anti-harassment policies.“Harassment, toxic behavior, and incivility in th…
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• new3D printers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
  Illustration by Grayson Blackmon / The Verge Massive PPE shortages pushed DIY volunteers to get creative Continue reading…
  - 14 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:00pm -
• newSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus renders suggest a slightly bigger screen and much bigger camera bump
  Renders of the Note 20 Plus come from leaked CAD drawings. | Credit: @OnLeaks / Pigtou Last year’s Galaxy Note 10 Plus was truly a thing of beauty, with an amazing screen and superlative industrial design. And, judging by some high-quality (and completely unofficial) renders of the Galaxy Note 20 Plus, it looks like Samsung won’t be changing too much in 2020. The only major difference is a new, bulkier camera module on the rear of the device. These renders come from noted leaker @OnLeak…
  - 17 hours ago 25 May 20, 3:32pm -
• newApple iOS app updates are being re-issued for unknown reasons
  Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge If your iPhone or iPad has dozens of apps needing unexpected updates, don’t worry: you’re not alone. For some reason, Apple appears to be reissuing recently-published app updates, resulting in users having to reinstall the latest version of some apps. Among the Verge team, the number of unexpected updates ranged from less than twenty to nearly 100, with updates dating back to the beginning of the month resurfacing from the depths of the App Sto…
  - 19 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:12pm -
• newRealme announces its first smartwatch and TVs
  Realme’s explosive performance in India has made it one of the fastest growing smartphone brands in the world, and today the company is expanding into the nebulous “lifestyle tech” market with products in new categories. First up is Realme’s first smartwatch, imaginatively called the Realme Watch. It has a square design with a 1.4-inch 320x320 LCD display and runs what appears to be a custom version of Android. It can display notifications, control music, hang up phone calls, and do oth…
  - 20 hours ago 25 May 20, 1:15pm -
• Sony’s Xperia 1 II ships in the US on July 24th for $1,199
  Image: Sony Sony’s new flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 II (pronounced “mark two”), will ship in the US starting July 24th for $1,199, the company announced. Pre-orders start on June 1st. And if you pre-order by June 28th, you’ll get a free pair of Sony WF-1000XM3 noise canceling earbuds.A major feature of the Xperia 1 II is its 12-megapixel triple-camera array, which Sony says can shoot up 20 fps in burst mode, make AF/AE calculations up to 60 times per second, and autofocus on the…
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• The ‘Knight Rider’ theme song played on the cello is the best kind of Gen-X nostalgia
  
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Zee News Technology

• newPUBG Mobile players should not attack vending machines on Miramar – Here’s why
  The company has tweeted that players should not attack the vending machines on the Miramar map out of frustration.
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• newFacebook Messenger Rooms now available in Instagram
  With the latest update, Instagram users will be able to invite up to 50 people for a video chat session.
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• newRealme launches its first-ever Smart TV at starting price of Rs 12,999
  The Realme Smart TV comes with ultra-bright led display, bezel-less design and a 24W dolby quad stereo speakers.
  - 19 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:21pm -
• newSamsung Galaxy A31 with quad camera to be launched in India on June 4
  The phone will feature a quad camera set up at the rear backed by a 48MP main sensor.
  - 19 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:06pm -
• newCustomers' data of 3 crypto wallets, 1 investment platform hacked
  The hacker has three large databases with information pertaining to at least 80,000 customers.
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• newMicrosoft, Special Olympics to host Xbox virtual gaming event
  There will be a first-ever Special Olympics award ceremony on gaming platform Minecraft.
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• China develops world's first 3D AI news anchor which mimics human voice
  Xinhua a Chinese news agency added an AI 3D news anchor to its lineup of virtual presenters reported the daily mail.  The AI 3D news anchor named  Xin Xiaowei was jointly developed by Xinhua and search engine Sogou which is a Chinese technology company specialising in web search.
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 12:57pm -
• Facebook to roll out new feature for India allowing users to lock their profiles
  As per Facebook, only five profile details will be visible to a non-friend.
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• Personal data of 2.9 crore Indians leaked on dark web for free by cyber criminals
  This breach includes sharing of sensitive information such as email, phone number, home address, educational qualification, work experience etc. 
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 2:47pm -
• Xiaomi patents new foldable phone with rotating camera
  The smartphone maker has filed the design patent for an inward bending phone in China and has also put 48 images to showcase the handset, reports GizmoChina. 
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• WhatsApp beta adds QR codes for easy contact sharing
  WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will make it easier for users to add contacts to their list by scanning a QR code.
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• Download 1000 HD movies in a second? Australian researchers record world's fastest internet speed at 44.2 Terabits per second
  A team of researchers from Australia’s Monash, Swinburne and RMIT universities have claimed that they have 'recorded the ‘fastest internet speed ever' from a single optical chip. The team logged a data speed of 44.2 terabits per second (Tbps). At this speed, users will be able to download nearly 1000 HD movies in a split second.
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• Google Pixel 4a likely to be launched on July 13
  The phone has been tipped to start selling at $399.
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• Samsung to launch Galaxy A31 in India in June first week
  The smartphone will come with a 6.4-inch super AMOLED display and will be powered by MediaTek octacore processor in India.
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• Apple bounces back, sells 3.9 million iPhones in China in April
  The iPhone 11 was the best-selling device for the January–February period, marking the seventh consecutive month it reigned supreme.
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• Samsung launches its first outdoor 4K QLED TV called The Terrace
  The Terrace QLED 4K Smart TV comes in 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch models.
  - 4 days ago 22 May 20, 1:41pm -
• Woman with Musk's old phone number still gets calls, texts meant for him
  On any given day, she receives at least three calls or texts intended for Musk, whom she has never met.
  - 4 days ago 22 May 20, 1:00pm -
• Google Maps introduces wheelchair accessible places feature
  When ‘Accessible Places' is switched on, a wheelchair icon would indicate an accessible entrance, and people would be able to see if a place has accessible seating, restrooms or parking.
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series to be unveiled at online-only event
  This would be the first-ever Samsung Unpacked event that would be completely online.
  - 4 days ago 22 May 20, 12:19pm -
• Twitter comes up with new feature, check how to control replies and conversation
  Twitter plans to make conversation on its platform a little more personal by adding a new feature. According to Twitter's Director of Product Suzanne Xie, the platform has been since 2019 working to give people more control over their conversations starting with the ability to hide replies and so the company has started to test a new functionality which will let a user decide who can reply to tweets and take part in a conversation.
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NDTV Technology News

• newRedmi Note 9 Pro to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com
  Redmi Note 9 Pro will go on sale today at 12pm noon. It comes in 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB variants. The 4GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 13,999 while the 6GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 16,999. It...
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• newRealme X3 SuperZoom Launching Today: How to Watch Livestream
  Realme X3 SuperZoom is set to launch today. The Chinese company is hosting a livestream to announce the launch of the new smartphone in Europe.
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• newChina Demands US Withdraw Sanctions on Tech Suppliers
  China demand Monday that Washington withdraw export sanctions imposed on Chinese companies in the latest round of a worsening conflict over technology, security and human rights.
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• newChinese Tech Giant Criticises US for 'Politicising Business'
  One of China's biggest tech companies has criticized the Trump administration for "politicizing business" after it slapped export sanctions on 33 more Chinese enterprises and government...
  - 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:44pm -
• newRedmi K30i 5G Goes on Pre-Sale Ahead of Official Launch
  Redmi K30i 5G seems to have debuted as Xiaomi's most affordable 5G Redmi smartphone. The new phone is available for presale in China via JD.com ahead of its official launch.
  - 14 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:11pm -
• newMotorola Edge+ to Go on Sale at Midnight Tonight in India via Flipkart
  Motorola Edge+ smartphone is set to go on sale in India at midnight tonight. The smartphone will be available to purchase via Flipkart in two colour options. Here is everything you need to know about...
  - 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 6:17pm -
• newRealme Soundbar Teased, Could Launch in India Soon
  Realme teases the Realme Soundbar at a recent event where it unveiled the Realme Smart TV.
  - 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 6:11pm -
• newRealme Smart TV vs Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Pro: What's Different
  Realme has launched its first smart television in India, priced at Rs. 12,999 onwards. At this price, it goes up against the Mi TV 4A Pro, an established product from Xiaomi.
  - 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 5:36pm -
• newRealme Buds Q Truly Wireless Earbuds, Realme 30W Dart Power Bank Launched
  Realme has launched Realme Buds Q TWS earphones and 30W Dart Power Bank in China. Here is everything you need to know about their prices, specifications and features.
  - 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 5:24pm -
• newSamsung Galaxy Note 20+ Camera Details Leak, 4,370mAh Battery Tipped
  A new report out of Korea suggests that the Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ may come with a 108-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel telephoto camera, another 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, and a...
  - 16 hours ago 25 May 20, 5:22pm -

• newBSNL Extends Validity of 'Work@Home' Broadband Plan to June 20
  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended its "Work@Home" promotional broadband plan to June 20. The plan was previously valid until May 19.
  - 16 hours ago 25 May 20, 4:59pm -
• newXiaomi Mi Box 4K Review
  Xiaomi's Mi Box 4K is an Android TV-powered streaming device that lets you make any TV smart, or improve the smarts on your existing TV. Find out if it's worth the Rs. 3,499 price tag in our...
  - 16 hours ago 25 May 20, 4:48pm -
• newBSNL Announces Long-Term Rs. 2,399 Pre-Paid Plan With 600 Days Validity
  BSNL has added a new plan to its list that costs Rs. 2,399. This plan includes no data benefits and has a validity of 600 days.
  - 17 hours ago 25 May 20, 4:21pm -
• newClubhouse: Silicon Valley Perks Up Its Ears for Buzzy Audio Chat Startup
  The invitation-only platform called Clubhouse lets people drop in on conversations ranging from weighty topics such as artificial intelligence to light-hearted trivia contests.
  - 17 hours ago 25 May 20, 3:29pm -
• newFujifilm X-T4 Flagship X Series Mirrorless Camera Launched in India
  Fujifilm has launched the X-T4 mirrorless camera in India for a body-only price of Rs. 1,54,999. The camera succeeds the popular X-T3 camera, which has been hailed as one of the best premium APS-C...
  - 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 3:22pm -
• newRealme X50 Pro Player Edition Arrives With Quad Rear Cameras
  Realme X50 Pro Player Edition will be available for purchase in China starting June 1. The phone comes as a cheaper version of the Realme X50 Pro 5G.
  - 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 3:09pm -
• newHow to Apply Online for Permit to Order Alcohol Delivery in Maharashtra
  Maharashtra government has allowed doorstep delivery of alcohol in several parts of the state, except for containment zones. Here are the steps to apply for liquor permit online to purchase liquor.
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• newChina Space Programme Targets July Launch for Mars Mission
  Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an effort to catch up with its rival the United States and affirm its status as a major world power.
  - 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:48pm -
• newGaganyaan: Four Indian Cosmonauts Resume Training in Russia for Mission
  Roscosmos tweeted a picture of the cosmonauts wearing space suit bearing Indian flag. Four Indian Air Force fighter pilots are currently undertraining in Moscow, and are likely to be potential...
  - 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:47pm -
• newBSNL Introduces New Rs. 699 Plan Voucher 0.5GB per Day, 180 Day Validity
  BSNL has added a new plan to its list that it's calling PV-699. This plan includes 0.5GB per day of high speed data and 180 day validity as a promotional offer.
  - 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:44pm -