Why Paytm needs a partner

Paytm, which has been trying to acquire Raheja QBE General Insurance Company for a year, is now looking for a partner for its general insurance business in the hope that this will speed up regulatory approvals.

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Google delays return to office, mandates vaccines

In a Wednesday email sent to Google's more than 130,000 employees, CEO Sundar Pichai said the company is now aiming to have most of its workforce back to its offices beginning October 18

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Citizen App Pays Its 'Street Team' Users $25 per Hour to Livestream Crime Scenes, Protests

Citizen app, available on both Android and iOS platforms, is now paying its users in New York to broadcast crime as and when it happens. The app was founded a few years ago by developers sp0n with the objective of bringing transparency to the 911 system. Additionally, it offers its users a set of tools to “keep their communities safe.”

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LG Display Rides Pandemic-Led Demand for TVs, Laptops to Beat Q2 Profit Estimates

LG Display posted a better-than-expected second-quarter profit as pandemic-led demand for TVs and laptops drove up panel prices, pushing its shares up as much as 4.2 percent in morning trade.

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Instagram Reels Video Length Limit Expanded to 60 Seconds, New Teenage Users Defaulted to Private Accounts

Instagram users will be able to make up to 60 second Reels, in addition to 15 second and 30 second options. Reels arch-rival TikTok recently expanded its limit to 3 minutes to offer its creators an option to make slightly longer content. Furthermore, Instagram has also announced that it is introducing new protections to make teenagers’ social media experience safer.

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ZTE Axon 30 5G With Under-Display Selfie Camera, Snapdragon 870 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

ZTE Axon 30 5G has been launched with a “next-generation under-display camera” in China. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and is offered in four storage configurations. The smartphone will make its global debut soon. It features a quad rear camera setup and packs a 4,200mAh battery with 55W fast charging.

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Apple, Google-Parent Alphabet, Microsoft Report Combined Quarterly Profits of More Than $50 Billion

Apple, Microsoft, and Google-owner Alphabet reported combined profits of more than $50 billion in the April-June quarter, underscoring their unparalleled influence and success at reshaping the way we live.

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