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PhonePe launched health insurance plan

Digital payment app PhonePe has unveiled new health insurance plans for first time health insurance buyers. It is the first payment app to offer health insurance. Most people do not realise how important it is to have health insurance unless they are struck with a major medical emergency. However, this popular payment has now come up with a new plan that can be bought by first time health insurance buyers in three easy steps.

WhatsApp banned over 20 lakh accounts in India

According to the latest monthly compliance report, WhatsApp banned 20,69,000 accounts in India for the violation of its policies and Indian laws. The Meta-owned company recently shared its monthly User Safety Report, in compliance with India’s IT Rule, 2021. It reveals WhatsApp received 500 grievance reports from users in India in the month of October. The report also emphasizes end-to-end encrypted messaging service of WhatsApp, which it calls an “industry leader”.

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Poco M3 battery explodes in India

Poco M3 is the most recent smartphone to explode. A Twitter user shared a post about the explosion of a Poco M3 mobile phone. The user also shared a picture of his phone after the explosion. Mahesh (@Mahesh08716488) tweeted that his brother’s Poco M3 caught fire and blasted. The company has acknowledged the issue and replied to the tweet saying that customers’ safety is very important and they take such matters extremely serious.

Elon Musk warns SpaceX employees of bankruptcy

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sent his employees an alarming email. The message warned them that the very existence of the company was threatened by a mounting crisis with its Raptor engine production. SpaceX urgently needs to increase production of the engine, which the company uses to power its forthcoming launch vehicles known as “Starships.” Calling the situation a “crisis,” Musk warns that if it is not solved soon, SpaceX might be heading for bankruptcy.

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