 "Top headlines: Paytm reacts after Playstore removal, PM defends farm Bills")
Paytm says users money safe after Google removes app from Playstore
Digital wallet Paytm said its users' money is "completely safe" after Google Playstore removed the payments app for alleged "unregulated gambling”. Paytm is India’s leading digital payments app, claiming over 50 million monthly active users. Twitter users were first to spot the app was missing from the Store. "All your money is completely safe, and you can continue to enjoy your Paytm app as normal," said the company on Twitter. Read More...
People who ruled country for decades lying to farmers about Bills: PM Modi
Farmers are being misled about three "historic Bills" that will rid them of hurdles in selling their produce, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday a day after a key ally of his government resigned over the controversial legilations. "Misinformation is being spread that farmers won't get right prices. They are forgetting how aware the country's farmers are," Modi said, addressing a rally in Bihar after dedicating a railway bridge to the nation through. Read More...
Dubai bans Air India Express for 15 days for carrying Covid positive flyer
Dubai authorities have banned all Air India Express flights for 15 days for carrying a passenger who has been diagnosed with Covid-19. Following the ban, Air India Express has rescheduled all Dubai bound flights to Sharjah, an airline spokesperson said. The passenger was carried on the Jaipur-Dubai flight on 4 September. Read More...
Indian economy staring at double-digit decline as Covid-19 cases spike
India’s economic recovery prospects have gone from bad to worse after the nation emerged as a new global hotspot for the coronavirus pandemic with more than 5 million infections. Economists and global institutions like the Asian Development Bank have recently cut India’s growth projections from already historic lows as the virus continues to spread. Read More...
Apple Store Online coming up on Sep 23, will offer services beyond shopping
Apple on Friday announced that the American technology giant will launch its online store in India on September 23. Named ‘Apple Store Online’, the online shop will be a gateway for Indian consumers to access full range of Apple products and support services. According to Apple, the upcoming online store will provide customers with the same premium experience found in Apple store locations. Read More...
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