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Garena free Fire Max redeem codes for March 08: Spin the WHEEL to get exciting rewards

Discover Garena free Fire Max codes for March 8, offering thrilling in-game items through the Lucky Wheel. Spin, redeem, and enjoy exclusive rewards with simple diamond expenditures. Key Points

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Adani Enterprises arm acquires France-based Le Marche Duty Free

Adani Enterprises has acquired France-based Le Marche Duty free SAS (LMDF) for 5,000 euros, according to its Dubai arm, Ospree International FZCO. The strategic acquisition is in the interest of Mumbai Travel Retail Private Limited, and was incorporated on February 7, 2024. Key Points

Economic Times

'Electricity will not be given for free': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in state assembly

The Opposition had been demanding at least 200 units of free electricity to 94 lakh families who earn less than Rs 6,000 a month. The demand was first raised by Sandeep Saurav, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation's MLA. Key Points

Business Today

Budget tries to find a counter to a potent weapon of the opposition

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's interim budget proposed a rooftop solar scheme called Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana, providing 300 units of free electricity per month to 10 million households. This scheme aims to save households Rs 15,000-18,000 annually and promote solar power generation. It also creates entrepreneurship and employment opportunities. The grid-connected rooftop solar system will reduce burden on electricity distribution companies, lower fossil fuel usage, and contribute to India's renewable energy goals of 500 GW by 2030 and 50% non-fossil fuel power generation capacity. Key Points

Economic Times

Video game for free download released by PlayStation. Details here

A free video game has been released by PlayStation. 3on3 Freestyle, or its PC counterpart known as 3on3 Freestyle: Rebound, will be a perfect offerings. Key Points

Economic Times

Garena free Fire redeem codes for January 2: Daily rewards and surprises await

Garena free Fire redeem codes give players a chance to unlock in-game rewards like skins, weapons, and character enhancements. These codes are updated daily and can be redeemed on the official free Fire website. Key Points

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Centre extends this scheme by another 5 years, 81 crore Indians will benefit

The government will spend a total of ₹ 11.80 lakh crores over next five years, Union minister Anurag Thakur announced. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

Rapido offers free rides to 2600 polling booths in Hyderabad on Nov 30

Rapido, the ride-sharing platform, has announced the launch of a initiative to provide free rides to over 2,600 polling stations in the city on November 30. The initiative aims to assist and encourage voters by offering convenient transportation options to polling stations. Key Points

Economic Times

Electricity, scooters, laptops — Rajasthan voters debate 'freebies' as they head to polling booths

Both incumbent Congress & its main rival BJP are offering host of freebies. Some voters have welcomed the move, others say it is only aimed at elections. Key Points

ThePrint

London train driver suspended for making 'free Palestinian' chant

The video of the incident has gone viral on social media in which the driver can be heard asking commuters to join him in chanting "free, free Palestine" slogan. The driver said "free, free" to which passengers responded "Palestine". Key Points

Business Today

McDonald's giving away free fries on Friday until 2024, here's how to order

Here's how to get free fries on Friday at McDonald's in the U.S. Key Points

Hindustan Times

World Cup streaming remains free on Hotstar as Disney Star gets a big win, source says

The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has allowed Disney Star to stream the ICC Cricket World Cup for free on their OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar. The All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) had requested the TDSAT to stop the free streaming, arguing that their customers also expect free access to live cricket. Disney Star will continue to stream the World Cup for free on mobile devices via the Disney+ Hotstar app. Key Points

Economic Times

Garena free Fire Max redeem codes for Aug 15, 2023: Get Independence Day theme!

Garena free Fire MAX offers players the chance to acquire complementary bundles through the Road to Independence event. Act quickly to seize exclusive rewards before the event ends today. Participate in matches and redeem codes for in-game items. Key Points

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Rajasthan government gives free smartphones to women: How to register, criteria and more

Rajasthan CM introduces scheme to provide free smartphones to women in the state. Registration process outlined. Eligibility criteria and required documents listed. Key Points

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TRAI seeks views on regulating DD free Dish

The regulator has asked the TV broadcast industry to give their views on upgrading DD free Dish to an addressable platform. The TRAI has also requested input from stakeholders about the migration process for DD free Dish to become an addressable platform as well as the timeline for implementing the proposed migration plan. Key Points

Economic Times

Samsung is offering free Galaxy S23 Ultra, up to Rs 20,000 cashback and more with these Smart TVs

Samsung is running a new "Big TV Days" on its official India website and is offering free Galaxy S23 Ultra, and more on select Smart TVs. Here are all the details. Key Points

India Today

free rice scheme’s roll out likely in Mysuru on July 1: CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the 10-kilo free rice for the BPL and Antyodaya card holders under Anna Bhagya scheme is likely to be launched in Mysuru district on July 1. On the same day, the ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme of 200 units of free power will be rolled out in Kalaburagi, he added. Key Points

The Hindu

Karnataka’s Congress regime announces free bus travel for women from June 11, free power supply, but rider

The new Congress regime in its second Cabinet meeting on Friday provided a timeline for the implementation of the five election guarantees the party had pledged to implement if voted. The first Cabinet meeting on May 20 gave in-principle approval for the five campaign pledges. Key Points

Economic Times

All five poll promises to be rolled out this fiscal, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

'We held a cabinet meeting today. We discussed all five promises thoroughly. We have decided that all five guarantees will be implemented in the present financial year,' said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Key Points

Firstpost

free bus travel for women in Karnataka from June 1: Transport Minister

A KSRTC official told The Hindu that the Minister has taken all details, including revenue and condition of bus fleet, from officials. He discussed how the corporations can offer free bus service to women passengers in Karnataka. Key Points

The Hindu

Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding is free on the Epic Games Store

Death Stranding is currently available for free and the director's cut is priced at Rs 1,559.40 on Epic Games store. Key Points

The Indian Express

US laundry store provides free services to unemployed people

A laundry store in the United States offers free services to the unemployed people appearing for interviews. Their kind act is winning people’s hearts online. | Trending Key Points

Hindustan Times

You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop taking free samples from the same shop?

Mike is mortified by Irene going in for free hot chocolate. She says she’s boosting its sales. You decide who is in the right Key Points

the Guardian

Disney+ Hotstar to stream ICC Cricket World Cup, adds new features to enhance viewing experience

Disney+ Hotstar is offering free live streaming of the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup to its mobile users. The platfrom has also introduced new features to enhance the cricket experience. Key Points

India Today

Garena free Fire redeem codes for March 30: Win your daily free rewards

Exclusive redeem codes in Garena free Fire provide avatars, weapon skins, and outfits. Players must act quickly as codes are valid for only 24 hours. Follow instructions on the official website to claim rewards via in-game mail. Key Points

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Beware of fake government scheme! free laptop offer scam circulating online, PIB Fact Check reveals

Scammers are spreading false information that the Indian government is providing complimentary laptops to students. PIB Fact Check confirms the claim is false. Key Points

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Near-term macro impact of free foodgrain scheme muted, adds to medium-term risks: Nomura

“Over the medium term, the government is likely to forgo revenues from its subsidised food sales (0.05% of GDP on an annualised basis). As procurement costs increase, the food subsidy bill will also increase over time,” Aurodeep Nandi and Sonal Varma said. Key Points

Economic Times

JioCinema set to disrupt SVOD market with Rs 29 per month subscription pack

Viacom18's JioCinema is shifting to a hybrid monetization model, placing Indian GEC and movie content behind a paywall at Rs 30/month or Rs 300/year. Live sports remain free. The move aims to boost revenue, leveraging IPL for rollout. Post-COI approval, JioCinema's merger into Viacom18 aims to fortify its OTT presence. Key Points

Economic Times

No restrictions on tur, urad dal imports till March 2025: Govt

The Indian government has extended the free import policy for tur and urad dal until March 2025, aiming to boost domestic supply and maintain stable prices. The pulses will continue to fall under the free category, allowing unrestricted imports. This move aligns with the government's commitment to supporting the agricultural sector. Key Points

Economic Times

JioCinema bags digital rights for India's tour of West Indies

JioCinema on Wednesday announced that it has acquired digital rights to Indias Tour of West Indies due in 2023. The platform will live-stream the month-long series that includes two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is. JioCinema, run by Mukesh Ambani's Viacom18, spent $2.9 billion to bag those rights and then rolled it out for free on the streaming platform Key Points

Economic Times

Kangana Ranaut takes dig at Priyanka Chopra over pay gap: A-listers do films for free; only I get paid like male actors

Kangana Ranaut claims that she is the only Bollywood actress who has demanded and got equal pay. Other actresses were ready to work for free. Key Points

Firstpost

Manoj Bajpayee drank too much on 1st international flight, became unconscious

Manoj Bajpayee shared how he got drunk on his return flight from Paris after he realised the alcohol was free. He drank so much he became unconscious. | Bollywood Key Points

Hindustan Times

Vivek Agnihotri asks why Shahid Kapoor's Bloody Daddy is free on OTT

People can watch Shahid Kapoor's Bloody Daddy for free on JioCinema. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has asked the reason behind a free release for an expensive film. | Bollywood Key Points

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Congress promised free power, bus rides. People are demanding them right away

The Congress announced 200 units of free electricity every month as well as free bus rides for women if the party was voted to power in Karnataka. Some people expect the Congress to make good on their poll promises right away and are refusing to pay for electricity and bus rides. Key Points

India Today

Cabinet approves Garib Kalyan food grain programme for another 5 years

The PM Garib Kalyan Yojana was initially started during the start of the Covid pandemic, where ration card holders were entitled to receive an additional five kg grains (wheat or rice of individual's choice). Also, chana was also being provided as part of the additional food distribution programme. Key Points

Economic Times

‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’: UK Opposition Leader Keir Starmer on FTA with India

India and UK are currently in the 14th round of FTA negotiations to enhance GBP 36-billion bilateral trading partnership. The UK's Opposition Leader Keir Starmer has described the ups and downs of the government's negotiations towards a free trade agreement (FTA) with India as ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ and committed the Labour Party to pursuing an “always happy” bilateral relationship. Key Points

The Tribune India

'Free alcohol servings in morning, evening': Demands after Karnataka Budget

The Karnataka government raised the prices of alcohol in the state by 20 per cent in the recent budget. During the protests, demands were raised for free alcohol by the government. Key Points

India Today

PS Plus: free games for December are here. Check full list, steps to access them here

PS Plus monthly free games for the month of December are here. For this month, Lego 2K Drive (PS4/PS5), PowerWash Simulator (PS4/PS5)and Sable (PS5) will be available for gamers by paying no amount. Key Points

Economic Times

HP India launches Poly Voyager free 60 UC earbuds with touchscreen case, priced at Rs 41,999

The Poly Voyager free 60 carry a starting price of Rs 41,999. The high cost is mainly due to the OLED display on the charging case to manage music and connections. Key Points

India Today

Diwali gift:Yogi announces free LPG cylinder for Ujjwala women

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme will receive a free cooking gas cylinder as a Diwali gift. The Ujjwala scheme, which provides free LPG connections to women from below poverty line households, was a pre-poll promise of the BJP. Adityanath also highlighted other women-centric initiatives of the government, such as the PM Awas Yojna and Swachh Bharat. Key Points

Hindustan Times

free bus travel for women in Karnataka | How does Shakti scheme work?

The Fare-Free Public Transport (FFPT) has been adopted in many countries and by various States in India. Australia and certain pockets of the U.S., among others, experimented with the concept for many years. Key Points

The Hindu