Kerala High Court Stops TRAI From Implementing New Cable TV Rules; These Are The Clauses Which Can Change

Kerala High Court Stops TRAI From Implementing New Cable TV Rules; These Are The Clauses Which Can Change

The Kerala High Court has passed an interim order on the placement and LCN clause in the case of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)’s tariff order amendment. However, the other provisions will be operational.

The All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) has appealed the Kerala High Court and challenged certain provisions of the new tariff order and interconnection regulation.

Kerala HC Reserves Order

The Kerala High Court has reserved its order in the register of interconnection agreements regulation matter. The (AIDCF) had challenged the TRAI’s register of interconnection agreements regulation in January.

On 9th January, the HC had directed TRAI not to take any coercive action. The AIDCF has argued that the placement, marketing and other agreements between broadcasters and DPOs are outside the TRAI’s purview.

The supreme bench has marked that all other provisions will be operational and has asked the AIDCF to submit a detailed report to TRAI regarding all the remaining provisions challenged by the federation.

Kerala HC Passes the Interim Order

The Kerala HC has passed an interim order on the placement of channels in the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), along with the Logical Channel Number (LCN) clause by DPOs.

For the time being, Kerala High Court has just stayed the clause of placement of channels in EPG mentioned in the new tariff order by TRAI. The supreme bench has marked that all other provisions will be operational and has asked the AIDCF to submit a detailed report to Trai regarding all the remaining provisions challenged by the federation.

As per the new tariff order, TRAI has marked that channels of a specific genre in the same language must be bundled together in the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). Also, Distributors must share all the relevant information about the channels placed in EPG to TRAI as well as in their official website.

Further, all the channels in the EPG must have unique Logical Channel Number (LCN) which once allocated must not be changed until the channel is live in the DPO platform. 

In another provision, Trai has directed the broadcasters to pay a sum of Rs 4 lakh per month as carriage fees to DPO’s for carrying a channel in a country. While the authority has prescribed an amount of Rs 8 lakhs on HD channels, TRAI has prescribed a basic calculation for the discontinuation threshold of a particular channel.

According to the reports of census data, discontinuation multiplier for a language must be approximately 5% of the entire population in the specific target market of the DPO.

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Vu Launches 4K TV At Rs 24,999: Runs On Android TV, Watch Netflix, Amazon Prime With 3840 X 2160 Pixels!

Vu Launches 4K TV At Rs 24,999: Runs On Android TV, Watch Netflix, Amazon Prime With 3840 X 2160 Pixels!

Vu Televisions has announced the launch of Vu Premium 4K TV in India. Following the launch of its Cinema TV range, the home television manufacturer Vu has now launched a new line of televisions in the country.

Targeted majorly at the new age consumer who seeks innovative and technologically advanced products, Vu Premium 4K TV offers top-of-the-line features and state-of-the-art design at a competitive price.

Vu Premium 4K TV Range

The Premium 4K TV range runs on the Android TV platform, and is available in three sizes: 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch. These range of televisions will be available on Flipkart.

With the  43-inch Vu Premium 4K TV priced at Rs 24,999, the 50-inch variant at Rs 27,999 and the 55-inch priced at Rs 31,999, the Vu Premium 4K TV range is known to be the most affordable television in India with Dolby Vision support.

TheThe TVs are equipped with A+ Grade Panel with 400+ nits brightness having Dolby Vision & HRD 10 Support, Dolby Audio with 30W noise cancellation Speakers having DTS Virtual X Surround Sound Technology, Bezel-Less Design, VOD Upscaler, Cricket Mode along with the latest Android 9.0 pie, giving a luxury viewing experience at home.

The company has a long-standing association with Flipkart, through which it has sold over 15 lakh TV sets from 32” to 75” in size. The online platform sells Vu TVs across 19,000 pin codes, with 5-star reviews for majority of Vu’s products on the platform.

The Television Range to Support all Major Apps

Not only are these new range of TVs among the most affordable sets of these specifications but also do these Vu Premium 4K TV range support all major apps and streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, and YouTube.

This new range is similar to its Vu Cinema TV range launched recently but with slightly more affordable pricing. The key differences between the two however, are a changed design language, and sound output, with the Premium 4K TV range coming with 30W of sound output across all three size variants. 

The Vu Premium 4K TV range also features a smaller, sleek remote with fewer buttons than on traditional remotes. The remote has hotkeys for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Hotstar, along with a Google Assistant button and a D-pad for navigation.

Like other Android TV devices, the Vu Premium 4K TV range also has a built-in Chromecast for Google Cast support. There is also Dolby Audio tuning for the TV’s speaker system.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Launched: Specs, Price, All You Need To Know

The new Redmi Note 9 series has been unveiled in India, and this time the company has two new phones under the series: Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Launched: Specs, Price, All You Need To Know

Succeeding Redmi Note 8 Pro, the new Note 9 Pro have some great features on-board.

Set to take on the heavyweights in the budget segment, the new Redmi Note 9 Pro packs in a 120Hz display on a budget, all new gaming-centric Snapdragon 720G, new 48MP Samsung GM2 quad cameras and more.

Here’s everything you need to know about Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Redmi Note 9 Pro: Specs, Features

Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with a new design on the out made out of glass featuring a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display on top offering Full HD+ resolution. It’s a 60Hz display but offers 120Hz touch sampling rate with a punch hole camera at the top centre of the display.

Redmi Note 9 Pro sports a splash proof P2i coating with anti-corrosion layer for the internal components. 

Redmi Note 9 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 720G, the new mid-range gaming-centric chip by Qualcomm. 

The chip pairs with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB internal storage. The device supports a dedicated storage slot and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Redmi Note 9 Pro will have a new 48MP camera and not the 64-megapixel main camera from the predecessor. The Note 9 Pro will use the new 48-megapixel Samsung GM2 sensor.

The four camera block behind will further pack an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle camera offering 120-degree field of view, a new 5-megapixel macro sensor with support for 2cm to 10cm focus distance and finally a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

Upfront, the punch-hole houses a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. Note 9 Pro comes with support for NavIC by ISRO, which uses Indian satellites for navigation. Redmi Note 9 Pro packs a massive 5,020mAh battery this time supporting 18W fast charging.

Redmi Note 9 Pro: Pricing, Availability

Redmi Note 9 Pro price starts at Rs 12,999. The device has been launched in two different storage variants. The base model is available with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, priced at Rs 12,999. The top-end variant comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB, is available for Rs 15,999. 

Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available via Amazon India and Mi.com starting March 17, 2020.

Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available in three different color combinations: Interstellar Black, Glacier White and Aurora Blue.

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Coronavirus: 11,000 Flipkart Employees Ordered To Work From Home; Biggest Work From Home Experiment In India?

Coronavirus: 11,000 Flipkart Employees Ordered To Work From Home; Biggest Work From Home Experiment In India?

This can be corporate India’s biggest move against the spread of coronavirus.

Around 11,000 employees of Flipkart at their Bengaluru campus have been ordered to work from home, for the next 3 days.

Flipkart’s Mandatory Work From Home Order

In order to stop the spread of coronavirus across their campus in Bengaluru, Flipkart has made it mandatory for all employees to work from home.

This means that 11,000 employees of Flipkart working at Bellandur office will now work from home, for the next three days.

There has been no positive or suspicious case of coronavirus at Flipkart’s offices, across India. Hence, this seems a proactive measure by Flipkart.

Biggest Work From Home Experiment?

This is also seen as a massive experiment by Flipkart. 

In an email to sent to all employees, Flipkart management has described this exercise as a dry-run to observe, how the company operations are managed in case of a work from home initiative.

The email sent out to all employees stated, “Our BCP (business continuity plan) takes into account the potential risks a situation like Covid-19 can have on our strategic operations and our customer obligations. This trial is mandatory and we request your cooperation in helping us implement the same,”

Flipkart wants to see whether their technology and operations will operate smoothly or not, in case there is a massive outbreak of coronavirus, and every office in India is ordered by Govt to close down.

11,000 employees working compulsorily from home is the biggest exercise yet by corporate India, to control the virus, as well as test their own operational excellence, in the times of this pandemic.

Flipkart has also said that in case any employee is encountering cough, cold or fever, then they should be isolated for 14 days, and avoid going out.

PhonePe Employees Too Will Work From Home

Meanwhile PhonePe, which recently handled the Yes Bank fiasco in an amazing way, too will ask their employees to work from home for the next few days.

But here, not all, but 50% of the employees have been asked to work from home so that they can test their operational efficiency in case of a mass outbreak.

Flipkart has made it clear that no meeting, or any task should be postponed due to this work from home directive. But digital tools should be used, and employed to carry on the regular tasks.

We will keep you updated, as more details come in. 

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SBI Removes Minimum Balance Charges For All Saving Accounts; This Means No Minimum Balance Required Now!

SBI Removes Minimum Balance Charges For All Saving Accounts; This Means No Minimum Balance Required Now!

SBI seems to be in a good mood! In a recent development, the country’s biggest lender has now announced that there will be no charges if the monthly minimum balance is not maintained. This change is now applicable to all the bank accounts of SBI. 

The bank has also announced that no matter the balance, each saving account will earn a fixed interest as well.

It’s good news indeed! 

Find out what other changes SBI has now made to some other charges that it used to levy right here!

SBI Waives Maintenance Of Average Monthly Balance For All 44.51 Crore Customers

The State Bank of India has announced that the maintenance of average monthly balance (AMB) requirement will now be waived off for all the account holders, which are as much as 44.51 crores. 

As of now, the customers of SBI Savings Bank were required to maintain an AMB of Rs. 3,000, Rs 2,000 and Rs 1,000 in metro, semi urban and rural areas, which won’t be necessary anymore. Additionally, the SBI charged a penalty of Rs 5 to Rs 15 + taxes if this AMB wasn’t maintained. This was levied in April 2017 after 2012, which was again slashed in October.

The bank has announced that irrespective of the balance of the saving account, each account will earn an interest rate of 3 per cent per annum. In addition to that, the bank has also waived off SMS charges.

Will This Increase Business And Attract Customers To SBI?

Rajnish Kumar, chairman, State Bank of India said, “This announcement will bring in more smiles and delight to our valuable customers. Waiving AMB is SBI’s yet another initiative to provide customers a more convenience and elated banking experience.”

He also expressed that the bank is hopeful that this will attract more customers and the confidence in SBI will be boosted. 

In the past five years, 3400 banks have tumbled due to mergers and closures, of which 75% of them belonged to SBI. This surely must have resulted in huge losses, and this might be the bank’s way to overcome. 

We also hope that other banks will follow SBI’s footsteps and slash the AMB requirement for their savings account customers too. We’ll keep you updated as more details come in!

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4G Data Charges Can Increase By 10-Times In India; Soon Pay Upto Rs 3000 For 1GB/Day From Airtel, Jio, Vodafone

4G Data Charges Can Increase By 10-Times In India; Soon Pay Upto Rs 3000 For 1GB/Day From Airtel, Jio, Vodafone

Top telephone operators in India – Airtel, Vodafone, and Reliance Jio have put forth their requests to the government and demanded for a huge rise in their tariff rates. 

How huge is this demand? If the government approves their demands, our phone bills are set to rise by as much 10 times compared to now.

What will the changes in tariff rates be? What are the companies demanding? Find out all the changes proposed by Airtel, Vodafone, and Reliance Jio right here!

How Will The Tariff Rates Change?

As of now, the telecom industries have been offering us data for incredibly low rates, such as Rs. 3.5 per GB. however, the companies have asked for floor prices for the mobile services, i.e., there will be a fixed minimum rate. This will result in a huge surge in the prices, as much as by 5-10 times as of now.

The companies are at liberty to set their own prices, but have chosen to approach the TRAI because of the huge competition.

Vodafone Idea is asking for the minimum data price to be fixed at Rs. 35 per GB, whereas, Airtel has asked for Rs. 30 per GB and Reliance Jio’s demand is Rs. 20 per GB.

How will this affect us?

Consider this: as of now, you are using the cheapest data plan available, Rs 3.5 per GB, with a price of Rs 599 and a validity of 84 days. It offers 2 GB data per day at 4G speed. If the government approves the demands of the telecom operators, this plan might be priced as high as something between Rs 3,360 to 5,880.

Niti Aayog In Support; CCI Disapproves Changes

Amitabh Kant, Niti Aayog CEO, has supported this proposal, whereas, in the past, Niti Aayog has not supported this demand and had expressed their distress to TRAI setting up the floor prices to bail out the telecom companies.

In a letter to the TRAI, Kant said, “We would like to strongly emphasise that floor prices are the need of the hour to enable continuation of a multiplicity of firms that is critical for healthy competition. Given the heavy debt burden being faced by the sector and the recent fall in prices to unsustainable levels, there is no option available but to set floor prices.”

However, the CCI (The Competition Commission of India) has openly stated that this change will not be supported by them. They believe that laying down such floor prices for mobile services is a regressive step and will not have a positive effect on the market.

In a statement, the CCI said, “No mature jurisdictions have imposed price floors on crucial sectors like telecom. Such retrograde regulatory measures bring inefficiencies in the longer run.”

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Nifty, Sensex Crashes 10% On Friday, The 13th; Trading Stopped For 60 Minutes As Markets Lose 3000 Points

Nifty, Sensex Crashes 10% On Friday, The 13th; Trading Stopped For 45 Minutes As Markets Lose 3000 Points

As soon as trading started at BSE and NSE today morning (March 13th, 2020), stock investors started selling their stocks in panic.

While Nifty crashed by 10%, Sensex crashed by 9.4%, triggering chaos and panic all around.

Due to this reason, trading has been stopped for 60 minutes.

Trading has been stopped, as the sudden crash of stocks triggered the lower circuit, which automatically compels the market to stop trading, to avoid further erosion of investor’s wealth.

Within minutes of the opening bell, Sensex crashed 3,090 points or 9.43% lower to hit 29,687, Nifty crashed by 966 points or 10.07% to 8,624.

Yesterday, Indian stock market witnessed its worst-ever day ever in absolute terms, as the market shed 2919 points in a single day. More than Rs 11 lakh crore of investor’s wealth was eroded.

At the time of yesterday’s close of trade, the sensitive 30-share index BSE Sensex witnessed a 52-week low status at 32,493.10 points and the 50-share index NSE Nifty dropped to 9,508, which is a another record low.

Today, which is March 13th, the Friday, has triggered another round of panic, as investors started selling their shares amidst coronavirus panic.

This is a developing story, and we will keep updating, as more information comes in.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Quick Review, First Impressions: Realme 6 Pro Should Worry?

The new Redmi Note 9 Pro has some top-notch features at this budget series starting at just Rs 12,999? But the new Samsung GM2 48MP camera is good enough? Will 18W charger be suffice? 120Hz touch sampling rate, no 90Hz display?

Redmi Note 9 Pro Quick Review, First Impressions: Realme 6 Pro Should Worry?

Succeeding Redmi Note 8 Pro, the new Note 9 Pro packs in multiple upgrades.

The new Redmi Note 9 Pro packs in the gaming-centric Snapdragon 720G featuring newly designed quad cameras, a bigger battery and more. But, is this the best at this price point? Let’s find out.

Here’s what you need to know about Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Build Design: Better Design, New Curves!

Redmi Note 9 Pro sports a splash proof P2i coating with anti-corrosion layer for the internal components. It has a new punch-hole design with a curved out glass build on the out. The new design overhaul does give Note 9 Pro an edge over the completion in the range.

The curves on the sides are perfectly manufactured, and it feels very premium to hold. 

The new four camera block behind also looks dapper, but the bump stays. It’s now stacked in a square ship in the middle of the top rear side.  

Display: Single Punch-Hole, 120Hz Touch Sampling Rate!

Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with a new design on the out made out of glass featuring a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display on top offering Full HD+ resolution. It’s a 60Hz display but offers 120Hz touch sampling rate with a punch hole camera at the top centre of the display.

Coming to the refresh rate, the display supports only 60Hz and not 90Hz or 120Hz. It does offer 120Hz touch sampling rate but isn’t a maxed out 90Hz or 120Hz display. 

Hardware: The Best At This Price?

Redmi Note 9 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 720G, the new mid-range gaming-centric chip by Qualcomm. The chip pairs with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB internal storage.

The device supports a dedicated storage slot and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

It’s a mid-range gaming chip, and Snapdragon 720G will make sure you have everything on ease. It’s a total allrounder, and there won’t be any performance issues given extensive multitasking or mid-end hardcore gaming.

Cameras: New 48MP Good Enough?

Redmi Note 9 Pro will have a new 48MP camera and not the 64-megapixel main camera from the predecessor. The Note 9 Pro will use the new 48-megapixel Samsung GM2 sensor. It utilizes the same pixel binning technology as the earlier ISOCELL GW1 sensor.

The four camera block behind will further pack an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle camera offering 120-degree field of view, a new 5-megapixel macro sensor with support for 2cm to 10cm focus distance and finally a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The initial shots came out impressive, and the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a lot to offer in the camera department. The new 48MP sensor does nail the shots well, and it’s good enough at this price. We are yet to test it in-depth.

Upfront, the punch-hole houses a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

Software: MIUI 11, NavIC Support!

Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with support for NavIC by ISRO, which uses Indian satellites for navigation. The device runs on the latest MIUI 11 based on Android 10, and it’s been creamed to offer the best of experience.

The processor comes with support for NavIC, the Indian version of satellites for fast navigation with GPS support.

Battery, Fast Charging: Bigger Battery This Time!

Redmi Note 9 Pro packs a massive 5,020mAh battery this time supporting 18W fast charging. The device can easily run for more than a day even with extensive use. The new processor will also make sure that Note 9 Pro runs longer.

While the competition is offering better fast charging at this price, the 18W charger could be a bummer for some.

Pricing, Availability

Redmi Note 9 Pro price starts at Rs 12,999. The device has been launched in two different storage variants. The base model is available with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, priced at Rs 12,999. The top-end variant comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB, is available for Rs 15,999. 

Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available via Amazon India and Mi.com starting March 17, 2020.

Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available in three different color combinations: Interstellar Black, Glacier White and Aurora Blue.

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Coronavirus Triggers Worst Day For Stock Market; Investors Lose Rs 11.2 Lakh Crore As Sensex Sheds 2919 Points

Sensex Posts Biggest One-Day Fall Due To Coronavirus

Sensex has recorded the biggest ever fall in a single day, after a huge gap of two decades, causing mayhem on the Dalal Street. The Sensex declined by 2,919 points to 32,778, and all this has happened due to the WHO’s declaration of Coronavirus as a global pandemic. 

Find out all the details about the story right here!

Sensex, Nifty Posts Biggest One-Day Fall After Twenty Decades

Indian stock markets were hit by a big selloff with Sensex, the benchmark, plunged its worst today in twenty years. This happened no sooner than the World Health Organization declared that the coronavirus is a global pandemic. The market fell by 2919 points to 32,778, and robbed about Rs. 22.26 lakh crore of investor wealth in a single day. 

Along with the Sensex, the Nifty took a plunge as well by 8% down to 9633. Amit Gupta, co-founder and CEO of TradingBells said that the Indian market witnessed one of the worst single-day falls in recent history. 

He said, “The major reasons for this crash is the coronavirus scare with no confirmed news on how many could get affected due to the virus and no cure or vaccine available as yet. In the short run, margin calls and stop losses are triggering panic selling in the market which is creating a cyclical effect as this is further pushing the stock prices downwards.”

He also expressed that it would be best investors to stay away from the market until the situation gets better and there are some evident reversals.

Nifty Bank Sunk By 8%; INR Went Down Too

As per reports, the India VIX index, which is also known as the fear index went up by 30% to 41.32, which showed the investors’ nervousness. In addition to that, the BSE midcap and smallcap index also went down by about 7.5% and 8.5% respectively.

Ranking first in the slump were banking stocks, with the Nifty Bank index slouching by 8%. Even the big names, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and SBI fell between 7% and 12%.

Additionally, the Indian Rupee also fell by a huge amount, the largest fall it ever took. It fell down to as much as 74.34 per dollar, which is huge compared to 74.48, a level hit in October 2018.

We’ll keep you informed as more updates come in!

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Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6: Specs Comparison, Features, Pricing

Can Realme 6 beat Redmi Note 9 Pro? Both available starting at Rs 12,999, the new budget mid-rangers by Xiaomi and Realme. With a ton of features to offer, who has the best under 13,000?

Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6: Specs Comparison, Features, Pricing

With punch-hole displays to gaming-centric chips, these phones have a lot to offer at this price.

So, should you be getting Realme 6 or Redmi Note 9 Pro at this price? Here’s a quick comparison of the specs and features offered by Realme 6 and Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Display, Build

The company has chosen to go with a brand new hole-punch design for the Realme series. Realme 6 will come with a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display. Realme 6 Pro comes with a dual selfie camera upfront, while Realme 6 houses a single punch-hole camera.

Realme 6 features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ 90Hz display offering a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels with a single punch-hole. It’s an edge to edge display offering a screen-to-body ratio of 90.5 per cent.

Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with a new design on the out made out of glass featuring a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display on top offering Full HD+ resolution. It’s a 60Hz display but offers 120Hz touch sampling rate with a punch hole camera at the top centre of the display.

Redmi Note 9 Pro sports a splash proof P2i coating with anti-corrosion layer for the internal components. 

Hardware

Realme 6 will run on the MediaTek gaming-centric processor, the Helio G90T SoC. It’s the same chip which currently powers the much-popular Redmi Note 8 Pro. Redmi Note 9 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 720G, the new mid-range gaming-centric chip by Qualcomm. 

The chip pairs with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB internal storage. The device supports a dedicated storage slot and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Both being gaming-centric chips, both the devices will be doing great in the gaming part.  MediaTek Helio G90T will pair with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, storage expandable via a microSD card up to 256GB.

Cameras

Realme 6 phones will come with 64MP powered quad camera systems. Realme 6 comes with a quad camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel main f/1.8 sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle f/2.3 sensor, a 2-megapixel macro f/2.4 sensor, and a 2-megapixel monochromatic f/2.4 sensor.

Upfront, Realme 6 comes with a single 16-megapixel front camera housed in the punch-hole.

Redmi Note 9 Pro will have a new 48MP camera and not the 64-megapixel main camera from the predecessor. The Note 9 Pro will use the new 48-megapixel Samsung GM2 sensor.

The four camera block behind will further pack an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle camera offering 120-degree field of view, a new 5-megapixel macro sensor with support for 2cm to 10cm focus distance and finally a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Upfront, the punch-hole houses a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

Software

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro, both the smartphones run the new Realme UI based on the latest Android 10. Realme UI is based on the ColorOS 7 by Oppo, and it’s also based on Android 10. The new interface has some new additional customisations with a more stock Android look.

Such new features are: Animated Wallpapers, Dual Earphone Connection, Smart Sidebar, Private Information Protection, Screen-off Display and Dark Mode.

Redmi Note 9 Pro runs on the latest MIUI 11 based on Android 10. Both Realme 6 and Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with support for NavIC by ISRO, which uses Indian satellites for navigation.

Battery, Fast Charging

Realme 6 is backed by a 4,300mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging with support for the 30W fast charging technology. It’s the brand new Super VOOC 4.0 fast charging technology.

Redmi Note 9 Pro packs a massive 5,020mAh battery this time supporting 18W fast charging.

Pricing, Availability

Realme 6 prices start at Rs12,999 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will sell at Rs 14,999 and the 8GB RAM model with 128GB storage at Rs 15,999. Realme 6 will be available via Flipkart. 

Redmi Note 9 Pro price starts at Rs 12,999. The device has been launched in two different storage variants. The base model is available with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, priced at Rs 12,999. The top-end variant comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB, is available for Rs 15,999. 

Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available via Amazon India and Mi.com starting March 17, 2020. It will be available in three different color combinations: Interstellar Black, Glacier White and Aurora Blue.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Realme 6 Pro: Specs Comparison, Features, Pricing

Realme 6 Pro excels Redmi Note 9 Pro Max? The new Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes at a stellar starting price of Rs 14,999 beating all the top mid-range stalwarts in the same price range.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Realme 6 Pro: Specs Comparison, Features, Pricing

With punch-hole displays to gaming-centric chips, the new mid-range phones by Redmi and Realme have a lot to offer at their respective price points.

So, should you be getting the Realme 6 Pro at Rs 16,999 or Redmi Note 9 Pro Max at 14,999? Here’s a quick comparison of the specs and features offered by the brand new Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

Display, Build

Realme 6 Pro features a 6.6-inch Full HD+ screen without any notch. The company has chosen to go with a brand new hole-punch design for the Realme series. Realme 6 Pro comes with a dual selfie camera upfront, while Realme 6 houses a single punch-hole camera.

Realme 6 Pro is now a part of the Realme X line-up, it will target the mid-range segment.

The Realme 6 Pro comes with a 6.6-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. It is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with dual punch-holes offering a screen-to-body ratio of 90.60 per cent.

Redmi Note 9 Pro sports a splash proof P2i coating with anti-corrosion layer for the internal components. 

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a maxed out version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro. With a new glass design featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 5, the Note 9 Pro Max will be available in three color combinations: Interstellar Black, Glacier White and Aurora Blue.

The device features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device features a similar 6.67-inch IPS LCD display as Note 9 Pro with 60Hz refresh rate offering 120Hz touch sampling rate.

Hardware

Realme 6 Pro will run on the newly launched Qualcomm gaming-centric processor, the Snapdragon 720G SoC. Being a gaming-centric chip, it shows how Realme is not taking the gaming part easy.

SD 720G will make sure the new Realme 6 Pro is the apt choice for gaming. 

Snapdragon 720G will pair with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, storage expandable via a microSD card up to 256GB.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is also powered by the same Qualcomm mid-range gaming-centric chip, the Snapdragon 720G. Note 9 Pro Max pairs with 6GB or 8GB of DDR4X RAM with up to 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. 

It also supports a dedicated SD card slot and it has brought NavIC support from ISRO. Realme 6 Pro also comes with NavIC support which utilises Indian satellites for navigation.

Cameras

Realme 6 phones will come with 64MP powered quad camera systems. Realme 6 Pro features a four camera system featuring a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 primary f/1.8 sensor coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle (119-degree) f/2.3 sensor.

Further, the system will have a 12-megapixel telephoto f/2.5 lens and a 2-megapixel macro f/2.4 sensor.

The company has chosen to go with a brand new dual hole-punch design for the Realme series. Realme 6 Pro comes with a dual selfie camera setup upfront which includes a 16-megapixel main shooter and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle selfie shooter.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a 64-megapixel main camera paired with an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle shooter, a 5-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Upfront, Xiaomi has put a 32-megapixel selfie camera inside the punch-hole. 

Software

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro, both the smartphones run the new Realme UI based on the latest Android 10. Realme UI is based on the ColorOS 7 by Oppo, and it’s also based on Android 10. The new interface has some new additional customisations with a more stock Android look.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max runs on the latest MIUI 11 based on Android 10.

Battery, Fast Charging

Realme 6 Pro is backed by a 4,300mAh battery with support for the 30W fast charging technology. It’s the brand new Super VOOC 4.0 fast charging technology.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max packs a 5,020mAh battery with a better fast charger, a 33W fast charger will come with the box.

Pricing, Availability

Realme 6 Pro price in India starts at Rs 16,999 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. Realme 6 mid-end model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at Rs 17,999 and finally, the 8GB RAM with 128GB model will sell at Rs. 18,999, respectively.

Realme 6 Pro is available via Flipkart and Realme.com, starting March 13.

The 6GB RAM variant with 64GB storage is priced at Rs 14,999 and the mid-end 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 16,999. The top-end model with 8GB RAM variant and 128GB storage is priced at Rs 18,999. Note 9 Pro Max will be available from March 25, 2020 via Amazon India and Mi.com.

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Karnataka Govt Can Forcefully Admit Anyone With Coronavirus Symptoms; 11 Arrested For Fake News

Karnataka Govt Can Forcefully Admit Anyone With Coronavirus Symptoms; 11 Arrested For Fake News

The entry of Coronavirus in the country has led to around 73 positive cases in India.

Indian Government has imposed strict actions in the country to curb the spread of the virus after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Covid-19 outbreak a pandemic.

Read to find out how the government is taking the necessary action to those suspected or affected by the Covid-19 virus…

Karnataka Government Invokes Provisions of Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897!

Karnataka became the first state in India to notify regulations to prevent the outbreak and spread of the novel coronavirus. ‘The Karnataka Epidemic Diseases, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020’ — notified in the gazette under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, Karnataka — will be in effect for one year from March 11.

The action is being seen by the Karnataka state government as one suspected Covid-19 case was found in Bengaluru. The move gives powers to the state to take action if a patient or his family refuses to cooperate in being quarantined or tested.

Haryana Government Declares Covid-19 as an Epidemic!

The Haryana government on March 12 declared the contagious coronavirus infection an epidemic. According to the state Health Department, 44 samples of suspected cases were sent for tests till March 11 out of which 38 were found negative for coronavirus while reports of six people — four from Gurgaon and two from Panchkula — were awaited.

To deal with any emergency, over 270 isolation wards with 1,206 beds have been set up in government and private hospitals. Rohtak’s premier PGIMS Hospital has been designated as the Tertiary Care Centre for treatment of critical patients.

According to a notification issued on March 11, the state government has issued various regulations under The Haryana Epidemic Disease, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020, to contain the spread of the deadly virus. These regulations come into force with immediate effect and will remain valid for a period of one year.

The Covid-19 Regulations!

According to the Covid-19 Regulations, 

– District Disaster Management Committee headed by deputy commissioner is authorised to prepare a plan regarding containment measures for COVID-19 in their respective districts. 

– Anyone found violating any provisions of these regulations shall have committed an offence punishable under Section 188 of IPC. 

– No suit or legal proceedings can be levied against any person for anything done under these regulations unless proved otherwise. 

– Staff of all govt departments shall be at the disposal of the district administration for containment measures.

 Measures the Karnataka and Haryana Government are Taking!

The regulations imposed by the Karnataka Government and Haryana Government are similar!

All government and private hospitals should have flu corners for screening suspected cases of Covid-19. All hospitals are required to record the travel history in addition to the history of coming in contact with a suspected or a positive case.

Any person with a travel history in the past 14 days to a virus-affected country must report to the nearest government hospital or call 104 so that the health department takes the required measures. If a person does not show symptoms but has a history in the last 14 days, he/she has to be kept in home quarantine for 28 days from the day of exposure. If the person does show symptoms, he/she has to be isolated in a hospital and tested for COVID-19. 

The regulations also read that the information of all such cases shall be given to the district health office and no private lab is authorised to take or test samples. All samples shall be collected as per the Union government’s guidelines and shall be sent to designated laboratories. 

Any person or organisation indulging in spreading misinformation regarding Covid-19 will be punishable under these regulations. If a suspected person refuses admission or isolation, authorised officers shall have powers to forcefully admit and isolate each case for 14 days from the onset of symptoms or till the reports of lab tests are received. The suspected cases not abiding by the regulations will have committed an offence punishable under Section 188 of IPC.

If a coronavirus case is reported from a defined geographic area such as village, town, ward, colony, settlement, the district administration of the district concerned shall have the right to implement containment measures, including sealing of the area, barring entry and exit of population from the containment area, closure of schools, offices and banning public gatherings, besides other measures.

Stringent Actions Against Those Spreading Misinformation About Covid-19!

Mizoram Police said that  11 persons, including a few women, were arrested on March 10 evening after police registered a suo motu case against them for allegedly spreading fake news on social media that a positive coronavirus case was detected in the state.

Mizoram Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) John Neihlaia said the fake news shared on WhatsApp claimed that a person returned from Singapore was suspected of coronavirus symptoms and was put under isolation at home after she refused to be quarantined at Zoram Medical College. 

A case under Section 505 (1)(b) (intent to cause fear or alarm to the public) was registered against the 11 accused with Vaivakawn police station.

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Lava Launches World’s 1st Non-Internet Based Mobile Payment App: This Is How It Works!

Lava Launches World’s 1st Non-Internet Based Mobile Payment App: This Is How It Works!

The Indian smartphone maker Lava is entering the mobile payment service bandwagon with the launch of unique payment application Lava Pay.

Why Is Lava Pay Unique?

Today, Lava International Ltd launched its digital payments app, Lava Pay. Further, the Noida-based smartphone company claims that the app is a unique digital payment solution.

The newly launched Lava pay service is unique because it does not rely on the internet to enable mobile payments. 

Additionally, the Lava International Limited claims that the app comes with the highest security standards. 

The main advantage of this is that it enables feature phone users to make payments using Unified Payments Interface. 

Further, the service has the potential to simplify payments for millions of feature phone users in the country.

How Will This Application Help?

The Head-Product, Lava International, Tejinder Singh said “India has roughly 500 million feature phone users. However, most of them still do offline financial transactions for lack of internet connectivity on their phones,”.

 “Lava Pay is a digital financial transaction solution that does not require internet connectivity. The app, with a simple UI for ease of transactions, eliminates the need for carrying cash at all times,” he added.

What About Installation?

For the installation, the app will be pre-installed in the brand’s upcoming feature phones.

While the existing Lava customers can get the fintech app installed in their phones at the company’s 800+ service centers spread across the country.

How Does It Work?

The Lava app comes with a simple user-interface and Lava says it has been designed with feature phone users in mind.

For sending or paying money from the app, users need to enter the phone number of the receiver, the amount and a transaction ‘Pass Code. ‘

When the transaction is complete, both the sender and the receiver will receive alerts. 

Apart from that, the users can check their account balance on the app.

For initiating a transaction through the app, it has to be configured by registering the user’s accounts with his or her bank. After registration, users can proceed with their transactions. 

Further, the mobile maker claims to have taken steps to ensure that the transactions are secure.

According to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Digital payments have been on the rise in India.

Only UPI transactions alone touched 132.32 crore in February, with the total amount of transactions totaling Rs 2.2-lakh crore.

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Coronavirus Infected Drivers, Riders Banned From Uber Cabs; Drivers May Receive Financial Aid

Coronavirus Infected Drivers, Riders Banned From Uber Cabs; Drivers May Receive Financial Aid

Uber Technologies Inc. announced late on March 6 it would begin offering compensation to drivers affected by the coronavirus in the U.S.

Uber is now considering suspending the accounts of riders and drivers who have been infected or have been exposed to Covid-19.

Read to find out more…

Uber Taking Preventive Measures Amidst the Covid-19 PAndemic!

On March 11, The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Covid-19 outbreak a pandemic. 

Last month Uber suspended and then reinstated 240 accounts of users in Mexico who may recently have come in contact with someone possibly infected with the new coronavirus.

In the U.K. self-isolated employees can access statutory sick pay from the first day they are off. It is yet not clear how this applies to gig-economy workers, such as those who work through Uber. The guidance issued by Uber added, “Any driver or delivery person who is diagnosed with Covid-19 or is individually asked to self-isolate by a public health authority will receive financial assistance for up to 14 days while their account is on hold.”

The ride-hailing company said it was ‘working to provide drivers with disinfectants’ for their cars. It has also been advising UberEats delivery executives to employ tactics such as arranging to leave food outside customers’ doors.

The United Private Hire Drivers union told BBC News earlier this week, “Without access to worker rights such as minimum wage and sick pay, drivers who are infected may simply not be able to afford to stop working.”

Uber said some drivers had already received help, adding it was ‘working to quickly implement this worldwide’. 

Some drivers, especially those with preexisting medical conditions, have complained that the promise of financial support for those infected is not beneficial in the long run. Indeed, the coronavirus outbreak is highlighting the precarious nature of gig work, from the lack of health benefits and paid sick time, to a potential drop in ridership if fewer people are using the service. 

Changes in the Company Policies Following the Outbreak!

Those companies considered part of the sharing or gig economy, Uber among them, have been especially hard hit. The shares of Uber have fallen as the investors flee the stocks susceptible to fallout amidst the covid-19 outbreak.

The company, which has already taken action in some affected countries, said it had a team working around the clock to support public health authorities in their response to the epidemic. The team is the same which is in charge of handling communication with global law enforcement. Uber said its agents were only evaluating accounts if contacted by health officials about someone confirmed to have contracted or been exposed to the Covid-19 virus.

Uber has laid out the company’s detailed policy on the outbreak for all riders and drivers on its website, highlighting the steps the company has taken to manage the situation.

Uber said on March 6 it would offer compensation to drivers and delivery people diagnosed with the coronavirus or placed in quarantine for up to 14 days.

Uber says, “Working with them (drivers), we may temporarily suspend the accounts of riders or drivers confirmed to have contracted or been exposed to COVID-19. We’re also consulting with an epidemiologist to make sure our efforts as a company are grounded in medical advice.”

Will making changes in the company policies and suspending driver accounts help Uber regain its customer and investors amid the panic and scare of the Covid-19 pandemic?

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