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[Sushubh]

The Rivalry Over Rummy Online | NewsClick

Senior advocate and Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi has waded into a controversy over the legality of online card games, even as the government of India remains non-committal about its policy on “gambling” over the internet. An exclusive report by NewsClick.

www.newsclick.in

 

[Navjot Singh]

Sameer Wankhede won't seek extension, NCB stint to end on December 31

In his previous posting too, Sameer Wankhede took several Bollywood personalities, including Shah Rukh Khan, to task for violation of rules.

www.hindustantimes.com

 

[Navjot Singh]

IT raids underway at Foxconn manufacturing unit near Chennai, Tamil Nadu

IT sleuths, based on a tipoff, have been conducting a raid at the Redmi office inside the Foxconn campus since Tuesday, December 21.

www.indiatoday.in

The IT sleuths, based on a tip off, have been conducting a raid at the Redmi office functioning inside the Foxconn campus. No one is allowed to enter or exit the premises.

 

[SVK]

Related to this maybe? - India is 'cracking down' on Xiaomi and OPPO's distribution partners

As per a report published by ET in October, the Indian government is working on pushing BBK-owned smartphone brands to leverage local companies instead of operating through Chinese distribution partners in the country. Since there's currently no legal framework that allows the government to bar such operations, it has apparently decided to "unofficially" convey its stance to the companies.

 

[ijsa]

Is this related to above news?

Foxconn India Arm & Xiaomi Phone Maker Bharat FIH Files For Rs 5,000 Cr IPO

Given the significant under-penetration and increasing per capita usage of these products in India, the country’s total addressable EMS market is expected to grow to US$135 billion by Financial Year 2026 with a CAGR of 30.3% between Financial Years 2021 and 2026

www.moneycontrol.com

 

[Sushubh]

Centre bans pyramid schemes for selling industry to protect consumers

Companies like Tupperware, Amway and Oriflame will now also be liable for the grievances arising out of the sale of goods or services by its direct sellers.

www.hindustantimes.com

 

[Sushubh]

Heavy snow traps cars in Pakistan as multiple people die in -8C weather

Multiple people have died after heavy snow trapped them in their vehicles in northern Pakistan. As many as 1,000 cars became stranded as tourists rushed to view the winter snowfall in the hilltop town of Murree, where 21 died in the extreme cold. More than 4 feet of snow fell in the area...

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Jonas]

‘There is no money left’: Covid crisis leaves Sri Lanka on brink of bankruptcy

Half a million people have sunk into poverty since the pandemic struck, with rising costs forcing many to cut back on food

www.theguardian.com

 

[Tejas01]

Maybe the Chinese would lend more money..

 

[Sushubh]

Red Cross declares first national blood crisis in US

The Red Cross has declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S.In a statement emailed on Tuesday, the organization warned members of the public of the consequences of&nbs…

thehill.com