Digital Scoop India Team

Reddit Faces Second Outage in 24 Hours, Disrupting Access for Thousands of US Users

Reddit Experiences Second Outage in 24 Hours, Affects Thousands of Users in the US

Reddit, a popular social news aggregation and discussion platform, has suffered a second significant outage within 24 hours, impacting thousands of users across the United States. The issue was tracked by Downdetector, which reported over 70,000 outage reports, primarily from Reddit users in the US. The outage left many unable to access both the website and mobile app, disrupting the usual activity on the platform.

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India to Provide $4-$5 Billion in Incentives to Boost Domestic Electronics Manufacturing and Reduce Reliance on China

India to Offer $4-$5 Billion Incentives to Boost Local Electronics Production and Reduce Dependence on China

India is set to launch a new scheme offering up to $5 billion in incentives to companies that manufacture key electronic components locally. This initiative, aimed at reducing the country's reliance on China for electronics supplies, comes as India’s electronics production has more than doubled over the past six years, reaching an impressive $115 billion in 2024. The scheme is expected to be unveiled in the next two to three months.

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Zomato to Replace JSW Steel in BSE Sensex from December 23

Zomato to Replace JSW Steel in BSE Sensex from December 23

In a significant development for the Indian stock market, online food delivery giant Zomato will be included in the prestigious BSE Sensex, replacing JSW Steel from December 23, 2024. This reconstitution of the Sensex, which is announced by Asia Index Private Ltd, a subsidiary of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will take effect on the specified date.

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Elon Musk Responds to TIME Magazine’s ‘To-Do List’ Feature, Clarifies His Goals

Elon Musk Responds to TIME Magazine’s ‘To-Do List’ Feature, Clarifies His Goals

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, known for his ambitious ventures ranging from electric vehicles to space exploration, has responded to TIME magazine’s December edition, which featured a headline asking, “What’s next on his to-do list?” The magazine’s cover photo of Musk displayed a checklist of major accomplishments and future aspirations, including goals like “Become richest man,” “Buy Twitter,” “Launch rocket,” “Fly to Mars,” and “Implant human brain chip.” However, the list also included unchecked items like “Slash $2 trillion” and “Fly to Mars.”

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“Ola Electric Plans to Cut 500 Jobs as Part of Restructuring Effort Amid Financial Losses”

Ola Electric to Lay Off 500 Employees Amid Financial Struggles and Ongoing Controversies

Ola Electric, the electric vehicle (EV) company led by Bhavish Aggarwal, has announced plans to lay off at least 500 employees as part of a significant restructuring initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency and addressing mounting losses. The company, which has faced controversies, including a government probe and consumer complaints, is making the move to cut redundancies and streamline its workforce in an effort to drive profitability.

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“Report: Byju Raveendran Allegedly Tried to Reclaim Company Using hidden Funds”

Byju Raveendran Accused of Attempting to Regain Control of Byju's with Hidden Funds: Report

In a fresh legal development, Byju Raveendran, the founder of the embattled ed-tech giant Byju's, has been accused of attempting to secretly regain control of the company using hidden loan funds. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Raveendran allegedly hid millions of dollars of loan proceeds to purchase back a software company that had been taken over by an American trustee.

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Zomato Responds to Allegations of Drug Sales on Platform: “We Ban Alcohol, Cigarettes, and Vapes”

Zomato Responds to Allegations of Drug Sales on App, Strengthens Fraud Checks

Food delivery giant Zomato has issued a statement addressing the growing concerns about suspicious "one-dish" restaurants on its platform, which were reportedly selling items with vague names at high prices. These restaurants, some of which listed items like "Naughty Strawberry" and "Merry Berry," had raised suspicion among users who feared that the dishes were code names for illicit items such as drugs or vapes.

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Prasar Bharati Set to Debut Its Streaming Platform on November 20

Prasar Bharati Set to Launch New Streaming Platform on Nov 20 at IFFI

In a significant move, Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcaster, is all set to launch its much-awaited streaming platform on November 20 during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The service, which has been in development for over a year, will offer a range of content from the archives of Prasar Bharati, including programming from its flagship channels, Doordarshan and All India Radio.

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Nandini Dairy Brand to Launch in Delhi

Nandini Dairy Brand to Launch in Delhi After Political Controversies and Setbacks

In a significant move, Karnataka’s popular dairy brand, Nandini, will officially make its debut in the national capital on Thursday. This marks the brand’s first venture into North India, as it looks to expand its reach beyond the state of Karnataka. The launch event is set to be a high-profile occasion, with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in attendance.

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