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Applicable for all mobile phones Flipkart has introduced its new ‘Sell Back Programme’ that offers customers a platform to sell their used mobile phones. Through this programme, customers can sell their used mobile phones while receiving a buy-back value in the form of a Flipkart Electronic Gift Voucher. The programme will be applicable for all mobile phones. No matter if it is purchased on Flipkart or not, and will be rolled out to additional categories later this year. The programme is live across 1,700 pin codes and in cities such as Delhi, Kolkata and Patna. This is done as Flipkart aims to…

https://youtu.be/pOyOgvZuMp0 High-profile summit The ‘Huddle Global’ Meet, one of the largest start-up conferences in Asia, provides an opportunity for startups to showcase their products and interact with leading figures in the technology sector. Techies and industry leaders will discuss ways forward for startups around the world after Pandemic. Huddle meet will take the initiative to ensure financial and technical support for startups to accelerate their growth. Huddle Global, organized by Kerala Start-up Mission, will be inaugurated on February 19 by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Industry and Law Minister P Rajeev will preside over the function. Huddle Global, India’s largest networking…

https://youtu.be/4Qe_n6hu_zA New CEO and MDTata Sons has appointed Ilker Ayci as the MD and CEO of Air India. Ayci was the Chairman of Turkish Airlines. He will assume his responsibilities on or before April 1, 2022, Tata Sons said.”I am delighted and honoured to accept the privilege of leading an iconic airline and to join the Tata Group,” Ayci saidAir India is the third airline brand in the Tata Group’s stable. It holds a majority interest in AirAsia India and Vistara, a joint venture with Singapore Airlines.

https://youtu.be/h4kV8uAZYLM Promote domestic drone industryIndia has banned the import of drones except for R&D, defense and security purposes. The ban is aimed at promoting the domestic drone manufacturing industry.“Import policy of drones under HS code 8806 is ‘Prohibited’ with exceptions provided for R&D, Defense and Security,” a notification said. However, import of drone components shall be ‘Free’, it said.The move comes after the Union Budget proposed the Drone Shakti scheme. The scheme is to facilitate the application and use of ‘drones as service’ in the country.

https://youtu.be/-10gtzyPmK4 AI musicApple has acquired a startup called AI Music that uses artificial intelligence to generate tailor-made music. This technology could be used across its slate of audio offerings. Technology developed by AI Music can create soundtracks using royalty-free music and AI.Small dealThe idea is to generate dynamic soundtracks that change based on user interaction. AI Music said its goal is to “give consumers the power to choose the music they want. The startup had earlier deals with advertising companies to create more engaging ads. While relatively small, the deal is one of Apple’s acquisitions in the past year.

Child care is always a challenge. There is no time for new generation parents to sing and dance. The pandemic situation has become even more challenging for parents. Baby-tech startup Cradlewise is on a mission to help parents. Silicon Valley-based Cradlewise focuses on startup innovative products and solutions. Cradlewise was founded in 2018 by couple Radhika Patil and Bharat Patil. Baby-tech startup Cradlewise is on a mission to help parents. This Silicon Valley-based startup focuses on innovative products and solutions. Cradlewise was founded in 2018 by couple Radhika Patil and Bharat Patil. AI technology to understand movements of child AI…

Innovations for Defence Excellence Programme The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and an aerospace startup, NewSpace, has signed an agreement for the development of a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS). The contract was signed on February 10. HAPS is an unmanned aircraft. It operates at altitudes over 65,000 ft and is capable of conducting surveillance operations by staying airborne for months at a stretch.It is designed to fly at higher altitudes, which puts them out of range for most air defence systems. HAPS rely on solar energy to power themselves. This allows the aircraft to stay airborne for months on end.…

https://youtu.be/9mrEwKA5K1s Cryptocurrencies should be brought under control India would be the first largest economy to regulate cryptocurrencies and levy taxes on it and sort of legitimize the entire space, according to Anirudh Damani, Managing Partner, Artha Venture. He said, there will be a lot of cryptocurrency startups now finding homes in India. “A lot more funds and investors are getting comfortable investing in the crypto space, because now the regulatory framework is going to get set. And I think I’m quite excited about that specific announcement as far as visualization is concerned. I think you’ve got a finance Minister announcing…

5G in May? The much-awaited 5G spectrum auction is expected to be held in May this year if the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) submits by March its recommendations on the rules regarding the sale process, according to a senior official. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw earlier this month said the Trai has informed that it will submit its recommendations for the 5G auction by March and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is simultaneously firming up other processes to hold the auction at the earliest. “Trai has indicated that they will send it (recommendations) by March. Thereafter, it will take…

54 apps to be banned The ministry of home affairs has recommended a ban on 54 Chinese mobile applications that pose a threat to the country’s security, according to media reports. The ministry of electronics and information technology will formally issue a notification banning the operations of these apps in India. The apps against whom the adverse security inputs were generated include Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera, Music Player, Music Plus, Volume Booster, Video Players Media all formats, Viva Video Editor, Nice Video Baidu, AppLock and Astracraft, among others. This will be the second major action against Chinese apps. In…