Samsung Retains Lead as Global Smartphone Shipments Grew 4 Percent YoY in 2024: Counterpoint Research

Smartphone shipments globally increased by four percent on a year-over-year basis in 2024, according to a report by a market research firm. Samsung claimed the top spot in market share, followed by Apple and Xiaomi. The report added that this is the first YoY market growth after “two consecutive years of annual declines.” The growth …

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Rupee’s fall sparks a war of words between the ruling party, Opposition

The Indian rupee’s depreciation beyond ₹86 against the US dollar on Monday sparked a war of words between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress party over the currency’s economic performance during their respective terms. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media platform X over …

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PV Sindhu’s ‘emotional’ response to Vinod Kambli’s recent viral videos: ‘You need to be careful’

On January 13, 2025, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu shared her emotional response to a viral video featuring former cricketer Vinod Kambli, who made his first public appearance in a long time at the memorial for legendary coach Ramakant Achrekar in December 2024. The video, which captured Kambli holding Sachin Tendulkar’s hand, sparked widespread concern …

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: Best Deals on Bluetooth Speakers

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 is currently live for all users. The e-commerce giant’s first sale of the year started on Monday and will conclude on January 19. During the sale, individuals can find discounts on a wide range of products, including consumer tech devices such as smartphones, earphones, smartwatches, home appliances, laptops, smart …

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US Box Office: ‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ tops with $15.5 million, ‘Better Man’ crashes

Lionsgate’s Den of Thieves 2: Pantera has claimed the top spot at the North American box office this weekend, raking in an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales. The action-packed heist film, starring Gerard Butler as Los Angeles sheriff “Big Nick”, continues the story of his pursuit of a dangerous gang of thieves across Europe. …

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Dark Web, Cryptocurrency, Drones Continue to Pose Challenge: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that dark web, cryptocurrency, online marketplace and drones continue to pose a challenge for the country and these have to be checked by the joint efforts of law enforcement agencies. Chairing a regional conference on ‘Drug Trafficking and National Security’ here, Shah also asserted that the country …

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Mahakumbh 2025: American soldier turned sadhu becomes centre of attraction in Prayagraj – Who is he?

As the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 began on Monday, January 13, a significant number of foreign devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam, seeking ‘moksha’. One notable figure among them is ‘Baba Moksha Puri’, who has become a focal point of attention at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Baba Moksha Puri, born and raised in …

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Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic survives Nishesh Basavareddy scare in first round, set to face Jaime Faria next

24-time champion Novak Djokovic survived a scare from USA’s Nishesh Basavareddy to start his Austraian Open 2025 men’s singles campaign on a winning note at the Melbourne Park on Monday. Aiming a record 25th Grand Slam title, Djokovic fought back from a set down to beat the Indian-origin American 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and make …

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025: Best Deals on Gaming Laptops

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 kick-started on Monday, offering discounts on a wide range of products on the e-commerce platform. The e-commerce giant’s first sale of the year features deals on consumer tech devices such as smartphones, earphones, smartwatches, home appliances, laptops, smart TVs, and more. During the sale, the tech giant has also …

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IPL star Abhishek Sharma misses flight, slams IndiGo over ‘worst airline experience’ at Delhi airport

Indian Premier League (IPL) star cricketer Abhishek Sharma has slammed IndiGo over his “worst experience” with the airline. Sharma, in an Instagram Story, wrote about the alleged incident. “I had the worst experience with Indigo at Delhi airport, and the behavior of staff, especially counter manager ms sushmita mittal, was absolutely unacceptable. I arrived on …

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