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Prithvi-II missile test fired
With a strike range of 350 km, the surface-to-surface missile is capable of carrying 500-1,000 kg of warheads
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Start-ups burning more cash than net revenue, impeding disaster: Avnish Bajaj
Says entrepreneurs not doing enough to curb spends despite knowing next round of funding might be far away
 "Start-ups burning more cash than net revenue, impeding disaster: Avnish Bajaj")
Jugnoo ropes in TV star Saumya Tondon as brand ambassador
Actress who plays part in 'Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai' will also invest in the auto rickshaw aggregator
 "Jugnoo ropes in TV star Saumya Tondon as brand ambassador")
Govt to increase number of e-Seva centres in villages to 250,000
Centres will help village-level entrepreneurs to interact with national experts; double up as e-service distribution points
 "Govt to increase number of e-Seva centres in villages to 250,000")
No-nonsense web device
Google Chromebit is an easy to use unit
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Lumia 950 XL: Doesn't leave a mark
Microsoft's latest is an attempt to salvage Windows-based phones
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Samsung Gear VR: Reality if you have the right phone
Gear VR supported only four phones from Samsung - the Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5
 "Samsung Gear VR: Reality if you have the right phone")
Reliance Retail launches limited edition LYF mobiles
The 4G enabled devices will be available in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Jaipur
 "Reliance Retail launches limited edition LYF mobiles")
India gears up for mobile money for everyone through UPI
Platform will give very small borrowers a choice of lenders whom they can repay via mobile at the end of the day
 "India gears up for mobile money for everyone through UPI")
OYO-Zo merger leaves competition underwhelmed
A competitor claims in OYO's business model both hotelier and customer are unhappy
 "OYO-Zo merger leaves competition underwhelmed")
Facebook updates its Free Basics status
Withdraws free internet service days after TRAI says no to differential pricing
 "Facebook updates its Free Basics status")
Data centre start-up Pi eyes smart city projects
Company CEO says data centres form key infrastructure for providing services to smart cities
 "Data centre start-up Pi eyes smart city projects")
OYO buys ZO in hotel room consolidation drive
Announcement was made by OYO's largest investor, SoftBank, as part of its earnings presentation
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We will provide international roaming for 4G customers: Sunil Sood
Interview with CEO & managing director, Vodafone
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Vodafone launches 4G in Mumbai on 1,800 MHz
This comes months after Bharti Airtel launched its 4G services across 300 towns
 "Vodafone launches 4G in Mumbai on 1,800 MHz")
Social networking start-up Affimity raises Rs 8 cr in angel round
Would use proceeds to further expand its services in country and abroad
 "Social networking start-up Affimity raises Rs 8 cr in angel round")
Differential pricing for data services not acceptable: Prasad
IT Minister hails TRAI ruling barring differential pricing of data services
 "Differential pricing for data services not acceptable: Prasad")
Govt to use BSNL muscle to push internet services
DoT chalking out strategy to narrow digital divide
 "Govt to use BSNL muscle to push internet services")
Lava launches new smartphone at Rs 5,499
The phone has 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal memory expandable upto 32 GB
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Panasonic P66 Mega: A smartphone for digital empowerment
The phone supports 21 Indian languages, is powered by a 3,200-mAh battery and 2 GB RAM; available at a price of Rs 7,990
 "Panasonic P66 Mega: A smartphone for digital empowerment")
