Jio, owned by Mukesh Ambani, has lost a whopping 10.9 million users after raising its tariffs, even though its 5G subscriber numbers are on the rise. The company thinks this drop is pretty normal and won’t hurt their profits, as they’re focused on beefing up their 5G network and services.
Tragic news has surfaced about a 15-year-old boy who took his own life following a heated argument with his mom over tuition fees. The heartbreaking incident happened at their home, where the discussion about school costs escalated.
The BJP is throwing its hat in the ring with Navya Haridas as their candidate for the Wayanad bypolls, going up against Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi. Set for November 13, this election marks Priyanka's first shot at Parliament, filling the seat left by her brother Rahul Gandhi.
Borosil Group is on a mission to double its revenue to ₹7,000 crore in the next four years, mainly fueled by their glassware and solar products. They’re planning to invest ₹250 crore to boost their production capacity, though they’re facing stiff competition, especially from Chinese imports in the solar sector.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) just had a crucial chat with airline CEOs about a wave of hoax bomb threats impacting over 70 flights. As these incidents spike, BCAS is reassuring airline leaders about their security measures while the Civil Aviation Ministry looks into stricter rules for offenders.
Swiggy's shooting for a whopping valuation of $11.7 to $12.7 billion as it gears up for a massive $1.4 billion IPO in early November. Investment banks are already in, and bids from anchor investors are starting to roll in.
Gautam Adani's Foundation donated a whopping Rs 100 crore to Telangana for a skills university, and it’s stirred up quite the controversy. Opposition parties are blasting Congress for what they see as double standards, especially since this donation came during a meet with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
Vikash Yadav, who's on the FBI's radar for allegedly plotting to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, recently got arrested by Delhi Police for extortion. He pretended to be a government agent to squeeze money out of a café owner, even going so far as to threaten him and erase CCTV footage. After some time in Tihar Jail, he’s now out on bail.
Chennai's Raptee.HV has launched India’s first high-voltage electric motorcycle, the T 30. This can be charged at car stations and competes with traditional bikes on performance. It’s priced at ₹2.39 lakhs, comes with a solid battery warranty, and is packed with tech. Deliveries start in January, and they’ve got plans to expand.
Byju Raveendran, the founder of Byju's, once a big player in the edtech game with a $22 billion valuation, now says the company is basically worthless. He blames this on some bad decisions, fast expansion, and a tough market that got worse when key investors pulled out. Despite the gloomy news, Raveendran is still holding out hope for a bounce-back.