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BSNL Rs 298 plan: Unlimited data, voice calls on any network for 56 days at Rs 298 In a move to encourage new users to join the network, the state-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited(BSNL) has rolled out a new Rs 298 plan. The move also takes a direct shot at Airtel’s Rs 399 and Jio’s Rs 349 plan. Under the FRC Rs 298 plan, BSNL is offering unlimited voice calls both STD and local across any network in India along with unlimited data for 56 days. The company has not mentioned any FUP limit for the voice calls but there is an FUP of data access. Users can access 1GB data daily, post which the internet would work but at a reduced speed of 80kbps. The validity for the plan is just for 56 days. This is a promotional plan launched by BSNL which means that the plan is applicable only on first recharge. Please note that this plan can be subscribed in next 180 days which means from August 7 till November 4 of this year. The plan competes against Jio’s Rs 349 and ...

WhatsApp, Facebook Group Admins Can Go To Jail For Offensive Posts HIGHLIGHTS Varanasi administration issues new order on social media posts Says group administrators liable for content posted by other users Content that can spark tension must be countered and reported to police. WhatsApp and Facebook group admins beware. A rumour, a fake news story or even videos deemed offensive posted on the group can now land you in jail, says a new government order issued in Varanasi. Responding to concerns over the misuse of social media to publish fake news, morphed photographs and videos with fabricated narratives that can trigger tension and even communal rift in an area, the local administration in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency has come up with the order. Issued jointly by the District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police, the order says that any factually incorrect post, rumour or misleading information on a social media group could result in an FIR ...

Reliance Jio offers 100 per cent cashback on JioFi device: Here’s how it works Reliance Jio is offering 100 per cent cashback for those who buy the JioFi device and exchange an old dongle Reliance Jio is offering 100 per cent cashback for those who buy the JioFi device, and exchange an old dongle, router, 4G card along with this. The 100% cashback offer is listed on the Jio website under the devices segment. JioFi device is a hotspot device, which lets users rely on a Jio SIM to set up a WiFi hotspot and power other devices. So how does this 100 per cent cashback scheme work for JioFi users? According to the offer’s terms and conditions, which are mentioned on the website, under the Dongle Exchange scheme, a user will have to pay Rs 1,999 to buy JioFi online, and in turn they will get benefits worth Rs 2,010. This Rs 2,010 cashback is actually worth 10 top-up vouchers, which are priced at Rs 201 each. Jio calls this the “effective 100% cashback for the JioFi.” So techn...

Amazon Great Indian Sale Starts: How to Get the Best Deals HIGHLIGHTS Amazon Great Indian Sale starts at 12am on May 11 and ends on May 14 App users will get extra discounts on purchases during the sale. Prime members will get early access to deals, and exclusive offers Amazon sale started in India at 12am on May 11, giving customers offers such as discounts and cashbacks on smartphones, laptops, consumer durables, and apparels, among others. The Amazon sale comes with a lot of great offers, so it will come as no surprise to anyone if a product goes out of stock within a few minutes of it going up for sale. So to make sure you make the most out of the Amazon Great Indian Sale, here are a few tips for you to follow: ALSO SEE Amazon Sale Offers: Best Deals on iPhone 7, Honor 6X, Smart TVs, and More Become an Amazon Prime member In the past couple of Amazon sales, certain offers and discounts have been exclusive to Amazon Prime members, so it would make sense to s...

Flipkart ‘Big 10 Sale’ Scheduled From May 14 to May 18: What Offers to Expect HIGHLIGHTS The special offers and discounts on phones start from May 15 The sale will start from Sunday Exchange offers will also be available on select smartphones Flipkart has announced a new sale, named the ‘Big 10 Sale’, which will start on May 14 – the same day the Amazon Great Indian Sale ends. The e-commerce startup is calling it the ‘Big 10 Sale’ to celebrate its 10-year anniversary of being in business. The upcoming Flipkart sale is expected to have many deals and offers listed, along with contests and a chance to do free shopping as well. Flipkart Big 10 Sale is set to kick off on Sunday, May 14, and the company has announced numerous discounts and offers from smartphone that will kick off on Monday, May 15. As a part of Flipkart Big 10 Sale, Samsung will be offering its Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7 smartphones at Rs. 6,490 (flat discount of Rs. 2,500) and Rs. 7,990 (flat...

Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, Idea: The ‘Unlimited Data’ Offers Soon after Reliance Jio entered the Indian market, incumbents such as Airtel, Vodafone and Idea launched their own unlimited calling offers. Now, it seems, is the turn of mobile data to take centre stage. The Mukesh Ambani-backed operator is providing data at never-seen-before prices with the new Jio Prime plan, and has forced the rivals to launch similar plans of their own. We take a look at the latest bundled data plans offered by Reliance Jio, Vodafone, Airtel and Idea Cellular to see which delivers the best value for money for the consumer. Reliance Jio Prime subscription + Rs. 303 recharge pack Reliance Jio is providing to Jio Prime customers 28GB of 4G data with the Rs. 303 prepaid recharge pack, which has 28-day validity; Jio Prime postpaid users get 30GB of high-speed data for the billing cycle at the same price. Under this plan, customers who subscribe to the Rs. 99 Jio Prime plan will be able to use 1...