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For many smartphone users, mobile games are more than just entertainment—they are a daily escape. Vi, India’s leading telecom operator, has tapped into this sentiment with the launch of the Galaxy Shooters Freedom Fest on its Vi Games platform, live on the Vi App until August 31. The special edition not only offers fun but also opens doors to life-changing rewards for ordinary customers at just ₹1. At the heart of the festival is an annual recharge pack worth ₹4999 available for ₹1, which includes 2GB data per day, Amazon Prime Video, and access to 19 OTT platforms such as SonyLIV, ZEE5, and Lionsgate Play. Other rewards include 50GB data packs, OTT bundles with 10GB data, and gift vouchers. Participants can play Galaxy Shooters, collect gems daily, and improve their odds of winning—tu...

Shares of Godrej Properties gained attention after the company announced it had secured the top bid for a 7.825-acre land parcel in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, during an e-auction conducted by the Telangana Housing Board (TGHB) for residential group housing. The total bid stood at ₹547.75 crore, and the project is expected to generate revenue of approximately ₹3,800 crore. Following the announcement, Godrej Properties' stock rose 1.65% to close at ₹2,041.10 on Wednesday, with its market capitalization reaching ₹61,479 crore. According to the company, the land is located in a prime area of Kukatpally, close to HITEC City, and the project will consist of premium residential apartments in varied configurations. This acquisition adds to Godrej Properties’ growing portfolio in Hyderabad, followi...

Dr. G. Viswanathan, Chancellor of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), urged a renewed focus on education as a cornerstone for India’s transformation into a developed nation by 2047 during the university’s 40th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday. Supreme Court Justice R. Mahadevan, the chief guest, conferred degrees to 8,310 undergraduates, 2,802 postgraduates, and 451 doctoral graduates, while 68 students received gold medals for excellence and 203 were recognized for top rankings. Tamil Nadu Police Academy Director DGP Sandeep Rai Rathore received a Ph.D. in Disaster Management. The ceremony also included the inauguration of student hostels named after Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Jagadish Chandra Bose, reflecting VIT’s commitment to providing holistic development for students. Times o...

The State Bank of India (SBI), a government-owned lender, has revised its home loan interest rates effective August 1, 2025, as reported by The Economic Times. The upper limit of SBI’s regular home loan interest range has been increased by 25 basis points, now standing at 8.70%, while the lower limit remains at 7.50%. This hike comes despite the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintaining its repo rate at 5.55% during the August 2025 policy meeting. SBI clarified that home loan interest rates are based on the borrower's CIBIL score and linked to the External Benchmark Lending Rate (EBLR), currently at 8.15%. This rate hike affects borrowers with weaker credit scores who fall into the higher interest bracket, increasing their EMI burden. For instance, a ₹50 lakh loan over 20 years at 8.70% ...

Realme has expanded its smartphone lineup in India with the launch of the new P4 series, featuring the Realme P4 Pro 5G and Realme P4 5G. Both models come equipped with a massive 7,000mAh battery supporting 80W fast charging and are powered by AI-enhanced Hyper Vision chipsets designed to boost display and gaming performance. The Realme P4 Pro 5G is priced at ₹24,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, ₹26,999 for 8GB+256GB, and ₹28,999 for 12GB+256GB. It will be available from August 27 at 12 PM IST in Birch Wood, Dark Oak Wood, and Midnight Ivy colours. Buyers can avail of launch offers including ₹3,000 off on select bank cards, ₹2,000 exchange bonus, and 3-month no-cost EMI. The standard Realme P4 5G starts at ₹18,499, with Early Bird Sale on August 20 and full availability from August 25...