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PepsiCo India launches Pepsi Atom
Beverage manufacturing giant PepsiCo India said on April 25 , 2013, that it has launched a new product called Pepsi Atom, in an expansion of its cola portfolio. The company has also roped in Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput as its brand...
Beijing officials to participate in clean-up campaign
The Chinese spring clean-up campaign is all set to begin on April 25, 2013, in the city of Beijing. The campaign will have all officials participating, by which they intend to set an example by getting involved in cleaning up the streets of...
Aadhaar cards to be linked to banks accounts for LPG subsidy
LPG connection holders have been asked by oil companies in India to link their Aadhaar card numbers to their respective bank accounts. If the LPG connection holders fail to do so, then they stand to lose the subsidy amount.
The authorities...
Building collapse kills 149 workers in Bangladesh
At least 149 people have been killed after a building construction in Dhaka, Bangladesh collapsed on April 24, 2013. The recent incident has resulted in widespread uprising against retailers and clothing companies to ensure the safety of their...
Partial lunar eclipse to occur on April 25, 2013
This year, the world will witness a total of three lunar eclipses. Out of these, the first will occur on April 25, 2013 and will provide an opportunity for stargazers to witness the celestial event. N Sri Raghunandan Kumar of the Planetary Society...
Special roaming packs announced for Vodafone prepaid customers
Pre-paid customers of the telecom giant Vodafone are in for a treat from the company, as it launches a new national roaming plan. People end up paying hefty call charges when they are on roaming. To solve this problem, the company has launched...
Idle reactors in Japan to be restarted?
Toshimitsu Motegi, the industry minister of Japan indicated that some of the idled nuclear reactors of the country might soon resume operations in the upcoming autumn. The reactors will undergo a safety assessment process, after which they will...
Nokia likely to launch new phone with physical keyboard
Finnish mobile giant Nokia has teased an image of a new phone, which could possibly be the next release from the company. Nokia also said that it will soon be announcing something on April 24, 2013.
The upcoming event will have a question and...
HTC launches Desire L in Taiwanese market
Mobile phone manufacturer HTC has launched its new smartphone called the Desire L in the Taiwanese market. The new smartphone is only available in Taiwan and has been priced at NT$10,900.
Reports about the handset say that it has low-end specifications...
Delhi rape protests – 3 metro stations shut
After the horrendous rape of a 5-year-old girl in Delhi, protests are being anticipated in the city. Three Delhi Metro Stations near Raisina Hill and India Gate were closed for the public on April 22, 2013. Until further notice, metro stations...