Disney+ Hotstar to Part Ways with HBO in India
The loss of HBO content for Hotstar is a further setback for the company, which has seen several setbacks in recent weeks, including the loss of rights to a popular…
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India Approves Lending Apps Again: PayUs LazyPay and More.
The lifting of the ban by the Indian IT ministry on seven high-profile lending apps comes as some relief to the fintech industry which has been reeling under immense scrutiny…
India Bans Over 230 China-Linked Betting and Loan Apps
The state-owned public broadcaster said that it was moving to block 232 apps, some with links to China, that offer betting and loan services in the South Asian market because…
Binance Ends Dealings with WazirX Amid India Crypto Ban
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges has decided to cease services that it provided to WazirX, an Indian crypto exchange which it once sought to acquire. The move…
Sequoia Capital Investing in Freightifys Vertical SaaS for Logistics Professionals
FREIGHTIFY has developed a platform that makes it simple to compare airfare prices. The company’s vertical SaaS platform allows freight forwarders to compare airfares from different airlines, and consolidate the…
Manu Jain Departs Xiaomi, Leaving Behind Monumental India Legacy
Mi India’s executives are departing in droves, which may be due to the company’s recent market share losses to Samsung. Manu Jain was an executive who helped Xiaomi set up…
India Central Bank Orders SBM Local Unit to Halt Outgoing Money Transfers
The ban from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on outward remittance services will likely have a detrimental effect on SBM Bank India and other fintech partners that offer such…
Take Off in India: Amazon Launches Air Freight Service
The launch of Amazon Air in India is an indication of the e-commerce giant’s determination to ensure that its logistics infrastructure is as strong as possible in the overseas market.…
Indias YouTube, Twitter Censorship: BBC Modi Documentary Banned
The Indian government is worried that BBC’s new documentary, “The Hunt for India’s Gandhi” will tarnish the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reputation. The film is critical of Modi, and the…
India Calls for Social Media Companies to Rely on Government Fact Checking.
This proposal worries free speech advocates as it would give the government more control over what information is disseminated online, potentially limiting the ability of individuals to access unbiased news…
