WhatsApp most awaited features: WhatsApp Payments service, group calls and more

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WhhatsApp in recent times has become like a box of chocolates. You don't know what next is coming out of it. There is small or big change every time you update the app from Play Store. The chat app has come a long way from being just a simple messaging app to becoming so much more. You can today make calls, share location, share files, set Status and do so much more from just one app. WhatsApp Payments is gong to be next one big leap for the company.

The app has 1.5 billion monthly users today and it is all because of the frequent updates pushed by the chat company to continue making the app more engaging. And the Facebook-owned chat app does not want to stop here. The company is planning on to bring some more big updates to its app. There are news all over that the company is bringing features like Payments service, groups calls, private replies and similar more big changes to the app. Many beta users have even started receiving some of these features.

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So what are these top most-awaited features of WhatsApp and what will change after these feature go live. Take a look:

1. WhatsApp Payments feature: Paytm, Google Tez and government's own BHIM payment service will soon have a new competition- WhatsApp Payments. WhatsApp plans to go beyond a chat app, it is now aiming to also become a payment service provider.

WhatsApp Payments is a UPI-based payment service from chat app. Many Android and iOS beta users in India have even received the feature on their phones. According to a screenshot shared by WaBetaInfo, the feature will show up inside the WhatsApp Settings. You will be able to make quick bank to bank money transfers without any extra charges via this feature. WhatsApp Payments goes at the top of WhatsApp's most awaited feature list.

2. WhatsApp Group calls: Introducing group calls to WhatsApp's voice and video calls is going to be the second big feature from the app. WaBetaInfo reports that chat app is working to bring group calls to its voice and video calls. Currently, you can make voice or video calls to only contact at a time. This feature will allow you to add more people to voice calls just like the conference calls and Messenger-like group video calls.

3. Shake to report: Last year we saw several blackouts of WhatsApp. The chat app has finally realised the problem and is working on a Shake to report feature. The feature is yet to roll out.

4. Private replies: In future you will not have to leave a group chat to reply someone privately. The chat app is working on this feature. It will allow you to reply to someone privately in a group chat. However, the admin of the group will be able to see it.

5. Tap to unblock: Small but a significant feature-- Tap to unblock -- will allow you to unblock a blocked contact by simply tapping on it. The current process to unblock a contact requires you to go inside the contact and then tap on unblock option.

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India vs South Africa 4th ODI Live Cricket Streaming Online Score: When and where to watch IND vs SA 4th ODI

India vs South Africa 4th ODI will be played at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday with India leading the series 3-0 after winning the first three ODIs

After losing the Test series against South Africa by 2-1, India have bounced back in the ODI format. The side led by Virat Kohli has already won the first three ODIs and have taken a 3-0 lead in the 6-match ODI series. From this point, India cannot lose the series. But if South Africa go on to win the remaining ODIs, then they will be able to stop India from winning their first series in the country. Kohli, who has been in supreme form, scoring two centuries already in the tournament, would not want that. With his spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal in brilliant form, the Indian captain would want to seal the series by winning the 4th ODI at Wanderers in Johannesburg. South Africa will hope they can shift the momentum by winning the 4th ODI and change the tide of the tournament in their favour.

When is the India vs South Africa 4th ODI?
India vs South Africa 4th ODI will be played on Saturday, February 10, 2018. This is the 4th ODI of the six-match series between the two teams. India won the first three matches and have taken a 3-0 lead in the series.

Where is the India vs South Africa 4th ODI?

India vs South Africa 4th ODI will be played at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. India won the Test match here earlier against South Africa on a pitch that was deemed to be dangerous.

What time does India vs South Africa 4th ODI start?
India vs South Africa 4th ODI begins at 04:30 PM IST (1100 hrs GMT). The coverage of IND vs SA 4th ODI will begin on the broadcasting channel from 3:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 04:00 PM IST.

Which TV channels will broadcast India vs South Africa 4th ODI start?

India vs South Africa 4th ODI will be broadcast on Sony Ten1 Sports and Sony Ten 1 Sports HD in English commentary. You can also catch the live coverage on Sony Ten 3 in Hindi commentary.

How do I watch online live streaming of India vs South Africa 4th ODI?
India vs South Africa 4th ODI live streaming will be available on SonyLIV.com. You can also catch live scores, live updates and live commentary on IndianExpress.com.

What are the squads of India vs South Africa 4th ODI?

India ODI Squad: Virat Kohli(c), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur

South Africa ODI Squad: Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, Jean-Paul Duminy, Imran Tahir, Aiden Markram (c), David Miller, Morne Morkel, Chris Morris, Lungisani Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Khaya Zondo, Farhan Berhardien

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Andhra Pradesh bandh LIVE UPDATES: Left parties call for shutdown to protest Union Budget

Andhra Pradesh bandh today: Alleging that huge sums were given to other states because of the upcoming polls, the parties slammed the Centre for the "injustice" meted out to Andhra Pradesh.

Left parties in Andhra Pradesh have called for a state-wide bandh today to protest against the “anti-people” Union Budget 2018. Alleging that huge sums were given to other states because of the upcoming polls, the parties slammed the Centre for the “injustice” meted out to Andhra Pradesh.

In a press release jointly issued by the Communist Party of India, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) as well as students’ and labour organisations, people have been asked to participate in large numbers to make the bandh a success. They also added that the budget this year neglected the rural economy.

Disappointed with the budget, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu had also called for a special party meeting to review the party’s ties with its ally BJP. “The CM has asked the MPs to use all means possible to put pressure on the Centre and highlight our problems, including disrupting Parliament even if they face the possibility of suspension.The CM said he is committed to maintaining the coalition dharma, but the protests for justice for Andhra Pradesh should now be out in the open, rather than just sending requests and appeals,” said Kambhampati Rammohan Rao, TDP Central Committee member after the meeting.

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CM Chandrababu Naidu, had been visibly upset after the Union Budget 2018 was announced. “I am sticking to the coalition dharma and keeping quiet. I am also restraining my colleagues from speaking out against the BJP. But if they do not want us, I will say ‘namaste’ and walk away,” he had said.

No classes in Andhra University

Andhra University in Visakhapatnam has also announced that classes would be suspended today, a report in The Hinduread. Registrar V. Umamaheswara Rao in a statement said that 

the classes were being suspended to avoid inconvenience to students. No classes would be held at all colleges of AU and its affiliated institutions.

Schools reportedly shut in the state

According to a report in The News Minute, schools in the state are also shut today. Elaborate secuity arrangements have been made to maintain the law and order situation. The officials have been directed to keep a strict vigil to prevent any untoward incident or damage to public property.

Not only are the CM and TDP leaders upset with the BJP for ignoring Andhra Pradesh, even the common man knows injustice has been done. The state has lost revenue base post-bifurcation, as Hyderabad has gone to Telangana. It needs hand-holding by the Centre for a few years, till the revenue deficit comes down and the state is up and running,’’ said Kesineni Srinivas, TDP MP from Vijayawada, last week. 

Following bifurcation of the state in 2014, TDP leaders have often alleged step-motherly treatment by the Centre in the allocation of funds and incentives. The state also believes that the Centre was not giving adequate funds for construction of its new capital, Amaravati. 

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RBI Expected To Keep Rates On Hold In Policy Decision Today

Inflation is expected to accelerate after the government's budget last week widened its fiscal deficit target for the fiscal year starting in April to help finance a sharp increase in spending in the rural areas and on healthcare.

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• ➡️Oil, food prices led consumer inflation to 17-month high in December
• ➡️With inflation up sharply, rising No. of analysts see rate hike this year
• ➡️Budget 2018 proposes to widen fiscal deficit target for 2018-19

• Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India, meeting amid a global market storm, is widely expected to keep its key rate on hold on Wednesday, but toughen its rhetoric as inflation has accelerated sharply, making an increasing number of analysts see a hike this year.
  
  
  A Reuters poll showed 58 of 60 economists expect the repo rate to be kept at 6.00 per cent, the lowest since November 2010, and the reverse repo rate at 5.75 per cent. The other two predicted a 25 basis points hike.

But more analysts now believe tightening looms down the road after surging oil and food prices led consumer inflation in the country to a 17-month high of 5.21 per cent in December - well above the RBI's 4 per cent target.

Inflation is expected to accelerate after the government's budget last week widened its fiscal deficit target for the fiscal year starting in April to help finance a sharp increase in spending in the rural areas and on healthcare.

Bond investors are already pricing in rate hikes, with benchmark 10-year bond yields rising over 80 basis points since July, the biggest move since the 2013 rupee crisis.

The Reuters poll showed 14 out of 35 analysts believe the RBI will hike rates by the end of 2018, up from 7 out of 27 in December.

New inflation risks?

But questions remain about how soon the RBI can tighten, given the economy is expected to grow only 6.7 per cent in the current fiscal year - the slowest pace in about three years.

The RBI's policy stance is currently "neutral".

"New inflation risks are emerging post-budget, so it will have to sound hawkish - but not overly so," BNP Paribas told clients on Tuesday, adding it expects two 25-bps rate hikes in 2018's second half.

The RBI has held the repo at 6.0 per cent since a 25 bps cut in August, having taken advantage of a period of extraordinary low inflation to cut rates by 200 bps since early 2015.

For sure, a rate hike in 2018 is far from certain, as the RBI has to be careful not to slow an economy that needs rapid growth to create jobs. The RBI will also be mindful of the global economy, in case of a sharp downturn that impacts India.

Although any move to raise rates could make yields more attractive overseas, it could also undermine confidence in the economy, adding more uncertainty to monetary policy.

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Jio Cashback Offer: Benefits of Up to Rs. 799 on Recharge of Rs. 398 and Above

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The offer is only for Jio prepaid users with Prime subscription

Jio customers will get recharge vouchers worth Rs. 400

Wallet cashback of up to Rs. 399 will also be provided

Jio cashbacks don't seem to be ending any time soon as the company has launched another such offer for its Prime customers. The new Jio offer is applicable on recharges of Rs. 398 and above, and will give benefits of up to Rs. 799 in the form of recharge vouchers and wallet cashbacks. Compared to the last Jio cashback offer, the current one gives benefits worth Rs. 99 more, with an increase in the maximum wallet cashback from Rs. 300 to Rs. 399. The ongoing offer will run till Thursday, February 15, 2018.

As with the previous Jio cashback offers, customers will get eight vouchers of Rs. 50 on recharges of Rs. 398, totalling benefits of Rs. 400. The vouchers can be used to deduct Rs. 50 from the recharge value while purchasing a prepaid pack in the future.

The remaining Rs. 399 will be provided to the consumer in the form of wallet cashbacks. Customers will get cashbacks of varying value from MobiKwik, Paytm, Amazon Pay, PhonePe, Freecharge, and Axis Pay. Those using MobiKwik wallet to make the payment for the recharge of Rs. 398 or above will also get a hotel voucher of up to Rs. 2,500, while Paytm users will receive 50 percent cashback on first time movie ticket booking (up to Rs. 150).

Partner	Cashback for new users	Cashback for existing users
MobiKwik	Rs. 399 (Code - JIOFULL)	Rs. 399 (Code - JIOFULL)
Amazon Pay	Rs. 50	Rs. 50
Axis Pay	Rs. 100	Rs. 30
PhonePe	Rs. 75	Rs. 30
Paytm	Rs. 50 (Code - NEWJIO)	Rs. 20 (Code - PAYTMJIO)
Freecharge	Rs. 50 (Code - 50JIO)	Rs. 20 (Code - PAYTMJIO)

Both the vouchers and the wallet cashback can be redeemed immediately. As was the case with the last cashback offer, Jio is not giving any discounts on online shopping this time around either. The online shopping discounts offered by the company accounted for a huge chunk of the benefits it provided the customer in the December cashback offer, before they were discontinued.

This is the fourth consecutive Jio cashback offer for prepaid users since October, and comes soon after the company raises the daily data allocations on recharge packs between Rs. 149 and Rs. 799 by up to 2GB per day.

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Vodafone Now Offering 30GB Data, Unlimited Calls, and More at Rs. 399 to Select Users

The offer is only for customers moving to Vodafone RED

The new plan offers 30GB data and unlimited voice calls for a month

It comes with device insurance, Magzter subscription, and Vodafone Play

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Taking on Jio and Airtel, Vodafone is offering 30GB data and various other freebies at Rs. 399 to select customers. The Vodafone RED postpaid plan available at Rs. 399 offers benefits such as unlimited local and STD calls, free national roaming, 100 SMSes, and 30GB 3G/ 4G monthly data (with rollover option up to 200GB) to Vodafone customers moving from prepaid to postpaid as well as to customers switching from other networks. There is also free access to movies worth Rs. 4,000 via Vodafone Play service for 1 year and bundled Magzter subscription to provide a vast collection of over 3,500 e-magazines for 4 months.

Just like other plans and packs, the unlimited local and STD calls with the new Rs. 399 Vodafone RED plan are capped at 250 minutes per day and 1,000 minutes per week. The plan also includes Vodafone RED Shield that is a device insurance offering which is claimed to protect your smartphone from damage and theft.

Customers switching to Vodafone RED Rs. 399 plan will have to dial 199 from their mobile phone to switch to the plan. After six billing cycles, the customer will be charged Rs. 499, up from Rs. 399. The official Vodafone site in the country is yet to be updated with the new plan details. Moreover, the new plan is currently not available in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh circles.

In last November, Vodafone launchedthe RED Basic plan for its postpaid subscribers at Rs. 399 with primary benefits, including unlimited local and STD calls, free incoming on national roaming, 10GB data, and data roll over. It also didn't come with additional offerings such as Vodafone Play and Magazter subscriptions. The telco lately upgraded that same plan with a 20GB data limit.

The new Vodafone offer gives the company a better positioning in the lucrative postpaid market. Jio customers get 30GB of 4G data at 1GB per day with the Rs. 309 postpaid plan; those looking for plans without a daily cap can go for the Rs. 409 plan with 20GB data allocation. Airtel, on the other hand, offers 20GB data per 30-day billing cycle with its Rs. 399 myInfinity postpaid plan.

Editor's note: The story has been updated to reflect the fact that the new offer is available to select customers only.

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Padmaavat' box-office collection Day 8:

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Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor starrer garners Rs 10.25 crore
performance in 'Padmaavat'

Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoorbecame the talk of the town for their stellar performances in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' which finally released on January 25, 2018, after facing a lot of hurdles.

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According to a recent report on BoxOfficeIndia.com, the film has collected Rs 10.25 crore on Day 8 at the ticket window, taking its overall box-office collection past the 150 crore mark. With the total earnings of Rs 159.5 crore, the film has proved to be a blockbuster and has been liked by both the audience as well as the critics. Even Bollywood celebs took to their respective social media handles to praise the film, with spectacular visuals captured by Bhansali being the highlight of the film.

According to experts, the film's collections could have been higher given that it would have released in all the states of India. Currently, the film can maintain a stronghold at the box-office this week too as there are no major big-budget releases.

Talking about Ranveer-Deepika, Bhansali even revealed that he would continue to work with them. He said, "I love Deepika and the effortlessness which she brings on the set. I even feel that her performances are detailed and nuanced which makes me want to work with her again." Adding to it he even said, "I think Ranveer is aware of his strengths and limitations and hence he knows what to extract from him. Ranveer would achieve much more greatness only if he could become a little effortless too."

Aditi Rao Hydari‏, who played Mehrunissa in 'Padmaavat' has praised Deepika for her role of Padmavati. She tweeted, "A tweet just seems so impersonal but since I haven't managed to get through to you and Ive been away... just to say big respect and huge love for #Padmaavat... to padmavati from mehrunissa! love you @deepikapadukone

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