"Prepare for a funding winter for startups" that is the warning coming from Gaurav Munjal, co-founder and CEO of online learning platform Unacademy.
"Some people are predicting that this might last 24 months. We must adapt. This is a test for all of us. We must learn to work under constraints. We must focus on profitability at all costs/" Munjal reportedly told employees.
Startups are now singing a different tune where valuations are taking a backseat and cash flow and profitability buckle up in the driving seat. 
Munjal said that the company has "significantly reduced our brand marketing budget," and "we will focus on organic growth channels instead".
Munjal emphasised on the as set out a new strategy "Every test prep category that we run must become profitable in the next 3 months. Unacademy centres should be profitable in FY'23," he added.From Sequoia to Y Combinator, kingmakers of Silicon Valley have raised the red flag for startups as the global dynamic continues to turn dramatically for the worse.

Funding winter is here! Unacademy's co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal warns workers

Funding winter is here! Indian starup founder warns workers

"We must learn to work under constraints and focus on profitability at all costs"

"Prepare for a funding winter for startups" that is the warning coming from Gaurav&nbsp;Munjal,&nbsp;co-founder and CEO&nbsp;of online learning platform Unacademy.
"Some people are predicting that this might last 24 months. We must adapt. This is a test for all of us. We must learn to work under constraints. We must focus on profitability at all costs/"&nbsp;Munjal&nbsp;reportedly told employees.
Startups&nbsp;are now singing a different tune where valuations are taking a backseat and cash flow and profitability buckle up in the driving seat.&nbsp;
Munjal said that the company has "significantly reduced our brand marketing budget," and "we will focus on organic growth channels instead".
Munjal&nbsp;emphasised on the as set out a new strategy "Every test prep category that we run must become profitable in the next 3 months.&nbsp;Unacademy&nbsp;centres should be profitable in FY'23," he added. From Sequoia to Y Combinator, kingmakers of Silicon Valley have raised the red flag for startups&nbsp;as the global dynamic continues to turn dramatically for the worse.

Twitter shareholders have sued Elon Musk as they alleged that the billionaire violated California corporate laws and also engaged in market manipulation.
Shareholders were seem annoyed over the chaotic acquisition process that is still underway contributing to volatile price swings in the company’s stock price.
Since Musk’s acquisition bid, Twitter’s share price has dropped more than 12 percent, and Tesla’s is down about 28 percent induced by a broad sell-off in tech stocks.
Also read/watch | Growing angst against airlines in India, here is what a survey shows
In one potential violation, Twitter shareholders claim that Musk financially benefited by delaying required disclosures about his stake in Twitter and by temporarily concealing his plan in early April to become a board member at the social network.
Musk also snapped up shares in Twitter, the complaint says, while he knew insider information about the company based on private conversations with board members and executives, including former CEO Jack Dorsey, a longtime friend of Musk’s.
Also read/watch | Moody’s slashes India’s GDP forecast due to high prices

Why are Twitter shareholders suing Elon Musk

Twitter shareholders have sued Elon Musk as they alleged that the billionaire violated California corporate laws and also engaged in market manipulation.

Twitter shareholders claim that Musk financially benefited by delaying required disclosures about his stake in Twitter.

Twitter shareholders have&nbsp;sued Elon&nbsp;Musk as they alleged that the billionaire&nbsp;violated California corporate laws and also engaged in market manipulation.
Shareholders were seem annoyed over the chaotic acquisition process that is still underway contributing to volatile price swings in the company&rsquo;s stock price.
Since Musk&rsquo;s acquisition bid, Twitter&rsquo;s share price has dropped more than 12 percent, and&nbsp;Tesla&rsquo;s is down about 28 percent induced by a broad sell-off in tech stocks.
Also read/watch | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/growing-angst-against-airlines-in-india-here-is-what-a-survey-shows-1653620915704" target="_blank">Growing angst against airlines in India, here is what a survey shows</a>
In one potential violation, Twitter shareholders claim that Musk financially benefited by delaying required disclosures about his stake in Twitter and by temporarily concealing his plan in early April to become a board member at the social network.
Musk also snapped up shares in Twitter, the complaint says, while he knew insider information about the company based on private conversations with board members and executives, including former CEO Jack Dorsey, a longtime friend of Musk&rsquo;s.
Also read/watch | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/economy/moody-s-slashes-india-s-economic-growth-forecast-to-8-8-for-2022-blames-the-rise-in-crude-oil-food-and-fertilizer-prices-1653578049398" target="_blank">Moody&rsquo;s slashes India&rsquo;s GDP forecast due to high prices</a>

If you are using an old iPhone you may soon not be able to access Whatsapp! iPhone users operating on an older iOS are rushing for an update as Apple notified it's users to "Update to the latest version of iOS to continue using WhatsApp." This update notification is meant for those users running iOS 10 and iOS 11, however this update may require an upgrade of the iPhone for some. iPhone users still supporting the iPhone5 or iPhone 5C will now have to think of an upgrade as these models will not support an iOS upgrade required to run Whatsapp. Apple warned that WhatsApp will stop supporting this version of iOS after 24 Oct 2022.” It then advises: “Please go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update to get the latest iOS version."
Devices and software change often, so we regularly review what operating systems we support and make updates,’ WhatsApp explains in its support article.
‘To choose what to stop supporting, every year we, like other technology companies, look at which devices and software are the oldest and have the fewest number of people still using them.
‘These devices also might not have the latest security updates, or might lack the functionality required to run WhatsApp.’

Whatsapp to stop working on these iPhones soon

WhatsApp is to drop support for two versions of iOS, specifically iOS 10 and iOS 11

If you are using an old iPhone&nbsp;you may soon not be able to access Whatsapp!&nbsp;iPhone&nbsp;users operating on an older iOS&nbsp;are rushing for an update as Apple notified it's users to "Update to the latest version of iOS to continue using WhatsApp." This update notification is meant for those users running iOS 10 and iOS 11, however this update may require an upgrade of the iPhone&nbsp;for some.&nbsp; iPhone&nbsp;users still supporting the iPhone5 or iPhone&nbsp;5C will now have to think of an upgrade as these models will not support an iOS&nbsp;upgrade required to run Whatsapp. Apple warned that&nbsp;WhatsApp will stop supporting this version of iOS after 24 Oct 2022.&rdquo; It then advises: &ldquo;Please go to Settings &gt; General, then tap Software Update to get the latest iOS version."
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Devices and software change often, so we regularly review what operating systems we support and make updates,&rsquo; WhatsApp explains in its&nbsp;support article.
&lsquo;To choose what to stop supporting, every year we, like other technology companies, look at which devices and software are the oldest and have the fewest number of people still using them.
&lsquo;These devices also might not have the latest security updates, or might lack the functionality required to run WhatsApp.&rsquo;

From outrage on the treatment of a special needs child, to the viral video of a woman in a panic attack when denied boarding and flight delays due to payment problems and ransomware attacks - all of these are adding to the angst faced by travellers in India as services from airlines see a sharp decline as per a survey. Bloomberg reports that LocalCircles surveyed 15,000 airline passengers and 79% of the respondents believe carriers in India are compromising on passenger comfort and cutting corners. Flight delays, terrible in-flight service, bad boarding procedures and dilapidated aircraft interiors are the top reasons cited by passengers. With 28% of respondents deemed SpiceJet's services most unsatisfactory. Next on the list is the country’s biggest airline with a 55% market share, IndiGo with 18% respondents unhappy. Tata Group's Vistara stood out with only 2% unhappy but the conglomerate can not rest easy as 14% complained about Air India's experience. Already struggling with record high fuel prices and uncertain demand topped now with falling share with two airlines set to take off , the Indian aviation industry has to stay buckled up for turbulence ahead. 

15,000 airline passengers surveyed by LocalCircles

Unhappy with you airline! This airline fared the worst in a customer survey

15,000 airline passengers surveyed by LocalCircles&nbsp;for Bloomberg

From outrage on the treatment of a special needs child, to the viral video of a woman in a panic attack when denied boarding and flight delays due to payment problems and ransomware attacks - all of these are adding to the angst faced by travellers in India as services from airlines see a sharp decline as per a survey.&nbsp; Bloomberg reports that LocalCircles surveyed 15,000 airline passengers and&nbsp;79% of the respondents&nbsp;believe carriers in India are compromising on passenger comfort and cutting corners.&nbsp; Flight delays, terrible in-flight service, bad boarding procedures and dilapidated&nbsp;aircraft interiors are the top reasons cited by passengers. With 28% of respondents deemed&nbsp;SpiceJet's&nbsp;services most unsatisfactory. Next on the list is&nbsp;the country&rsquo;s biggest airline with a 55% market share,&nbsp;IndiGo&nbsp;with 18% respondents unhappy. Tata&nbsp;Group's Vistara&nbsp;stood out with only 2% unhappy but the conglomerate can not rest easy as 14% complained about Air India's experience.&nbsp; Already struggling with record high fuel prices and uncertain demand topped now with falling share with two airlines set to take off , the Indian aviation industry has to stay buckled up for turbulence ahead.&nbsp;

Top news making a mark on the markets: The bulls may be rejoicing with a rebound but the signs of slowdown continue to linger across the board.&nbsp;India GDP&nbsp;Forecast CutMoody's investor services cuts India's GDP&nbsp;forecast by 30 bps points to 8.8% for 2022, sees growth at 5.4% for the next year. The international agency cites high inflation as the culprit with India facing 9 year high CPI.&nbsp;Divestment Deferred&nbsp;Govt has put off plans for a stake sale in fuel retailed BPCL&nbsp;as rising crude prices continue to add pressure to OMC&nbsp;balance sheets&nbsp;The government had planned to sell its entire 52.98 per cent stake in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) through the strategic disinvestment.Startups&nbsp;Warned by Sequoia&nbsp;PE giant Sequoia has sounded off a warning for all startup&nbsp;founders as they called the current environment a &ldquo;crucible moment,&rdquo; stating that the good times are not only over, there&rsquo;s no indication when they&rsquo;ll returniPhone&nbsp;Demand Dwindles&nbsp;What may be a first since the&nbsp; iPhone&nbsp;launched, parent is Apple is unlikely to raise production levels for the current year. Reports indicate due to the lower demand and changing economic dynamics the Tim Cook led tech giant is reworking its production numbers for the year.&nbsp;One Time Tax on Oil &amp; Gas GiantsThe UK government is introducing a &pound;5 billion ($6.3 billion) tax on the windfall profits of its&nbsp;oil and gas companies, bowing to pressure from campaigners to raise money to help millions of people struggling with the worst&nbsp;cost-of-living crisis&nbsp;in decades

Top market news: Business briefs for May 28 from GDP cuts to warnings for startups

Sequoia note sets grim tone for investors, 'crucible moment' is here.&nbsp;

Top news making a mark on the markets: The bulls may be rejoicing with a rebound but the signs of slowdown continue to linger across the board.&nbsp; India GDP&nbsp;Forecast Cut Moody's investor services cuts India's GDP&nbsp;forecast by 30 bps points to 8.8% for 2022, sees growth at 5.4% for the next year. The international agency cites high inflation as the culprit with India facing 9 year high CPI.&nbsp; Divestment Deferred&nbsp; Govt has put off plans for a stake sale in fuel retailed BPCL&nbsp;as rising crude prices continue to add pressure to OMC&nbsp;balance sheets&nbsp;The government had planned to sell its entire 52.98 per cent stake in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) through the strategic disinvestment. Startups&nbsp;Warned by Sequoia&nbsp; PE giant Sequoia has sounded off a warning for all startup&nbsp;founders as they called the current environment a &ldquo;crucible moment,&rdquo; stating that the good times are not only over, there&rsquo;s no indication when they&rsquo;ll return iPhone&nbsp;Demand Dwindles&nbsp; What may be a first since the&nbsp; iPhone&nbsp;launched, parent is Apple is unlikely to raise production levels for the current year. Reports indicate due to the lower demand and changing economic dynamics the Tim Cook led tech giant is reworking its production numbers for the year.&nbsp; One Time Tax on Oil &amp; Gas Giants The UK government is introducing a &pound;5 billion ($6.3 billion) tax on the windfall profits of its&nbsp;oil and gas companies, bowing to pressure from campaigners to raise money to help millions of people struggling with the worst&nbsp;cost-of-living crisis&nbsp;in decades

Dow rose for a fifth-straight trading day, adding more than 500 points, or 1.6%. The S&amp;P 500 climbed about 2% and the Nasdaq Composite rose nearly 2.7%. Rebound&nbsp;seen on Wall Street after earnings indicated that demand&nbsp;remains resilient.The Dow has fallen the last eight weeks, while the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq are riding seven-week losing streaks.&nbsp;Dow is up 4.4%, the S&amp;P 500 is 4% higher and the Nasdaq Composite is up 3.4% for the week so far

Bulls are back: Markets set to snap losing streak

Dow rose for a fifth-straight trading day, adding more than 500 points, or 1.6%. The S&P 500 climbed about 2% and the Nasdaq Composite rose nearly 2.7%. Rebound seen on Wall Street after earnings indicated that demand remains resilient.

Batch of strong earnings from the retail sector boosted market sentiment

Dow rose for a fifth-straight trading day, adding more than 500 points, or 1.6%. The S&amp;P 500 climbed about 2% and the Nasdaq Composite rose nearly 2.7%. Rebound&nbsp;seen on Wall Street after earnings indicated that demand&nbsp;remains resilient. The Dow has fallen the last eight weeks, while the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq are riding seven-week losing streaks.&nbsp;Dow is up 4.4%, the S&amp;P 500 is 4% higher and the Nasdaq Composite is up 3.4% for the week so far

Moody's Investors Service slashed India's economic growth projection to 8.8 per cent for 2022 from 9.1 per cent earlier, citing high prices as the main culprit.&nbsp;
Moody's stated that the&nbsp;rise in crude oil, food and fertilizer prices will weigh on household finances and spending in the months ahead. It also added that rate hikes to prevent energy and food inflation from becoming more generalized will slow the demand recovery's momentum.&nbsp;"We have lowered our calendar-year 2022 growth forecast for India to 8.8 per cent from our March forecast of 9.1 per cent, while maintaining our 2023 growth forecasts at 5.4 per cent,&rdquo; Moody's said.
Earlier this month, S&amp;P Global Ratings had cut India's growth projection for 2022-23 to 7.3 per cent, from 7.8 per cent earlier, on rising inflation and longer-than-expected Russia-Ukraine conflict.
In March, Fitch had cut India growth forecast to 8.5 per cent, from 10.3 per cent, citing sharply high energy prices on account of Russia-Ukraine war.India has seen 13 consecutive month of double digit inflation on WPI&nbsp;and the CPI as well has been above the RBI's&nbsp;threshold for 4 months prompting out of turn rate hikes.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Moody’s slashes India’s GDP forecast due to high prices

&ldquo;We have lowered our calendar-year 2022 growth forecast for India to 8.8 per cent from our March forecast of 9.1 per cent."

Moody's Investors Service slashed India's economic growth projection to 8.8 per cent for 2022 from 9.1 per cent earlier, citing high prices as the main culprit.&nbsp;
Moody's stated that the&nbsp;rise in crude oil, food and fertilizer prices will weigh on household finances and spending in the months ahead. It also added that rate hikes to prevent energy and food inflation from becoming more generalized will slow the demand recovery's momentum.&nbsp; "We have lowered our calendar-year 2022 growth forecast for India to 8.8 per cent from our March forecast of 9.1 per cent, while maintaining our 2023 growth forecasts at 5.4 per cent,&rdquo; Moody's said.
Earlier this month, S&amp;P Global Ratings had cut India's growth projection for 2022-23 to 7.3 per cent, from 7.8 per cent earlier, on rising inflation and longer-than-expected Russia-Ukraine conflict.
In March, Fitch had cut India growth forecast to 8.5 per cent, from 10.3 per cent, citing sharply high energy prices on account of Russia-Ukraine war. India has seen 13 consecutive month of double digit inflation on WPI&nbsp;and the CPI as well has been above the RBI's&nbsp;threshold for 4 months prompting out of turn rate hikes.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

Has the continued rise of fuel prices made you reassess your new car buying decision? Well, here comes another! Car insurance prices for four-wheeler and two-wheeler owners are likely to be increased from June 1 this year. The speculation comes as the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) will increase the third-party motor insurance premium for various categories of vehicles. 
As per the official notification by the ministry, private cars with an engine capacity of 1,000 cc will attract rates of Rs 2,094 compared to Rs 2,072 in 2019-20. Meanwhile, cars above 1,500 cc will see a drop in premium from Rs 7,897 to Rs 7,890. Two-wheeler with a 150cc-350 cc engine capacity will attract a premium of Rs 1,366 and for two-wheelers, over 350 cc the revised premium will be Rs 2,804.The decision is likely to jack up the cost of cars and two-wheelers, causing another reason to worry for vehicle owners in India who are already having to shell out around Rs 100 for a litre of petrol.

Cars, two-wheelers set to become expensive

Has the continued rise of fuel prices made you reassess your new car buying decision? Well, here comes another!

Govt announces insurance premium hike

The decision is likely to jack up the cost of cars and two-wheelers, causing another reason to worry for vehicle owners in India who are already having to shell out around Rs 100 for a litre of petrol

Has the continued rise of fuel prices made you reassess your new car buying decision? Well, here comes another!&nbsp;Car insurance prices for four-wheeler and two-wheeler are going to increase from June 1 this year.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification announcing an increase in the third-party motor insurance premium for various categories of vehicles.
Also read/watch| <a title="Twitter twists: Jack Dorsey off the board, another Musk backer gets the boot" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/twitter-twists-jack-dorsey-off-the-board-another-musk-backer-gets-the-boot-1653558018806">Twitter twists: Jack Dorsey off the board, another Musk backer gets the boot</a>
As per the official notification by the ministry, private cars with an engine capacity of 1,000 cc will attract rates of Rs 2,094 compared to Rs 2,072 in 2019-20. Meanwhile, cars above 1,500 cc will see a drop in premium from Rs 7,897 to Rs 7,890.
Two-wheeler with a 150cc-350 cc engine capacity will attract a premium of Rs 1,366 and for two-wheelers, over 350 cc the revised premium will be Rs 2,804.
The decision is likely to jack up the cost of cars and two-wheelers, causing another reason to worry for vehicle owners in India who are already having to shell out around Rs 100 for a litre of petrol.

In a big crackdown on digital lending after rising number of complaints and fraud the Reserve Bank of India cancelled licenses for 5 non-bank financiers. The RBI stated that these NBFCs were engaged in digital lending were in violation guidelines. These non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) used to run apps and service providers like Fastapp Technologies Private Ltd, Datimes Pvt Ltd, Bullintech Finance Pvt Ltd, TGHY Trustrock Pvt Ltd, Mrupee, Kush Cash, Karna Loan, Mr Cash, FlyCash, More, Wifi Cash, Badabro, Aeritech Pvt Ltd, Finclub Technologies Pvt Ltd, MoNeed, MoMo, CashFish, Kredipe, RupeeLand and Rupee Master.The action comes as the central bank has repeatedly warned customers against the questionable digital money lending entities that promise loans in seconds. Some of the lending apps under the lens have been charging exorbitant rates of interest on 'instant loans', and then use muscle powers to recover dues.Digital lending has seen a more than twelvefold increase in India from 2017 to 2020, according to a November 2021 report by the Reserve Bank of India.Sachet, a portal to file complaints with the RBI, received 2,562 complaints of lending apps promoted by unregulated entities between January 2020 and March 2021. Google Play store had removed over 205 such apps as of November 2021.

Beware of online lending apps! RBI cancels licenses of instant loan providers

The non-bank lenders whose licences were cancelled by RBI on&nbsp; include, UMB Securities, Anashri Finvest, Chadha Finance Private, Alexcy Tracon&nbsp;and Jhuria Financial Services

In a big crackdown on digital lending after rising number of complaints and fraud the Reserve Bank of India cancelled licenses for 5&nbsp;non-bank financiers. The RBI&nbsp;stated that these NBFCs&nbsp;were engaged in digital lending were in violation guidelines.&nbsp; These non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) used to run apps and service providers like Fastapp Technologies Private Ltd, Datimes Pvt Ltd, Bullintech Finance Pvt Ltd, TGHY Trustrock Pvt Ltd, Mrupee, Kush Cash, Karna Loan, Mr Cash, FlyCash, More, Wifi Cash, Badabro, Aeritech Pvt Ltd, Finclub Technologies Pvt Ltd, MoNeed, MoMo, CashFish, Kredipe, RupeeLand and Rupee Master.
Also read/watch| <a title="Twitter twists: Jack Dorsey off the board, another Musk backer gets the boot" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/twitter-twists-jack-dorsey-off-the-board-another-musk-backer-gets-the-boot-1653558018806">Twitter twists: Jack Dorsey off the board, another Musk backer gets the boot</a> The action comes as the central bank has repeatedly warned customers against the questionable digital money lending entities that promise loans in seconds. Some of the lending apps&nbsp;under the lens have been charging exorbitant rates of interest on 'instant loans', and then use muscle powers to recover dues. Digital lending has seen a more than twelvefold increase in India from 2017 to 2020, according to a&nbsp;November 2021 report&nbsp;by the Reserve Bank of India. Sachet, a portal to file complaints with the RBI, received 2,562 complaints of lending apps promoted by unregulated entities between January 2020 and March 2021. Google Play store had removed over 205 such apps as of November 2021.

Jack Dorsey is no longer a board member at Twitter, this marks an end of a 'formal and executive' role for the co-founder with the app he founded in 2006. Dorsey who has been a director since 2007  did not stand for reinstatement as he had declared in November he would be stepping down as he handed over CEO reigns to Parag Agrawal. Dorsey’s exit marks the first time in Twitter’s history that none of its co-founders is working at the company, or sitting on the board.The microblogging site is facing extreme turmoil with a takeover from the world's richest man Elon Musk. Meanwhile Musk backer, Egon Durban, the co-Chief Executive Officer of private equity firm Silver Lake, failed to get enough votes for re-election to the board during the company’s annual shareholder meeting as well. 

Twitter twists: Jack Dorsey off the board, Musk backer gets the boot

Twitter twists: Jack Dorsey off the board, another Musk backer gets the boot

Twitter Inc. director Egon Durban failed to get the votes to stay on the social media platform's board.&nbsp;

Jack Dorsey is no longer a board member at Twitter, this marks an end of a 'formal and executive' role for the co-founder with the app he founded in 2006.&nbsp;
Also read/watch|&nbsp;<a title="Beware of online lending apps! RBI cancels licenses of instant loan providers" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/personal-finance/beware-of-online-lending-apps-rbi-cancels-licenses-of-instant-loan-providers-1653560268638">Beware of online lending apps! RBI cancels licenses of instant loan providers</a>
 Dorsey who has been a director since 2007&nbsp; did not stand for reinstatement as he had declared in November he would be stepping down as he handed over CEO&nbsp;reigns to Parag&nbsp;Agrawal.&nbsp;Dorsey&rsquo;s exit marks the first time in Twitter&rsquo;s history that none of its co-founders is working at the company, or sitting on the board. The microblogging site is facing extreme turmoil with a takeover from the world's richest man Elon&nbsp;Musk. Meanwhile Musk backer, Egon Durban, the co-Chief Executive Officer of private equity firm Silver Lake, failed to get enough votes for re-election to the board during the company&rsquo;s annual shareholder meeting as well.&nbsp;

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The draft e-commerce policy has proposed several changes for foreign online retailers. Foreign retailers will have to register entities in India if they want to set up e-commerce platforms here.The move impacts Chinese online retailers such as Shein, AliExpress and Romwe . The draft e-commerce policy released on Saturday stated that all e-commerce sites or apps must have a registered business entity as the importer on record or as the entity through which all sales in India are transacted.

The draft e-commerce policy has proposed several changes for foreign online retailers. Foreign retailers will have to register entities in India if they want to set up e-commerce platforms here.The move impacts Chinese online retailers such as Shein, AliExpress and Romwe . The draft e-commerce policy released on Saturday stated that all e-commerce sites or apps must have a registered business entity as the importer on record or as the entity through which all sales in India are transacted.

In the latest worry for SpiceJet&nbsp;the airline has informed that it is delaying it's quarterly earnings report due to the recent ransomware&nbsp;attack."We wish to inform you that we are expecting a delay in submission of audited standalone and consolidated financial results of the company for the financial year ended March 31, 2022, with stock exchange due to ransomware attack on our IT systems which has affected the completion of the audit process within the stipulated time." SpiceJet&nbsp;informed investors.&nbsp;Read/Watch Also: Top 5 ransomware&nbsp;attacks everThe airline has faced a flurry of issues from glitch in payments leading to flights being grounded to ransomware&nbsp;attack and also a recent survey highlighting that 28% of those surveyed by LocalCircles ranked SpiceJet&nbsp;lowest in their choice of brand for travel.&nbsp;

SpiceJet delays results due to ransomware attack, find out what was impacted

SpiceJet delays declaring results due to ransomware attack

SpiceJet airline said its systems faced an "attempted ransomware attack" on Tuesday

In the latest worry for SpiceJet&nbsp;the airline has informed that it is delaying it's quarterly earnings report due to the recent ransomware&nbsp;attack. "We wish to inform you that we are expecting a delay in submission of audited standalone and consolidated financial results of the company for the financial year ended March 31, 2022, with stock exchange due to ransomware attack on our IT systems which has affected the completion of the audit process within the stipulated time." SpiceJet&nbsp;informed investors.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/most-dangerous-ransomware-attacks-in-the-last-5-years-1653471113884">Read/Watch Also: Top 5 r</a><a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/most-dangerous-ransomware-attacks-in-the-last-5-years-1653471113884">ansomware&nbsp;attacks ever</a> The airline has faced a flurry of issues from glitch in payments leading to flights being grounded to ransomware&nbsp;attack and also a recent survey highlighting that 28% of those surveyed by LocalCircles ranked SpiceJet&nbsp;lowest in their choice of brand for travel.&nbsp;

Despite crude and gas prices continuing to surge oil major ONGC collapsed more than five percent in trade on Friday. The big question on investors' minds is, will Finance Minister Sitharaman take a cue from the U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak? 
So, what is weighing heavy?
The market is speculating that the government could put 'windfall tax' on oil companies in order to offset revenue loss due to recent excise duty cuts.
Britain recently announced a 25 percent windfall tax on oil and gas producers’ profits as crude prices have surged 50 percent so far in 2022.
This has led to Indian investors being worried as they expect a similar move in the country.
What is windfall tax? A windfall tax is a levy imposed on a company or a group of companies by the government, targeting excess and unexpected profits. In the case of oil and gas companies, it is because of the massive gains they have made due to a surge in crude prices.

Windfall Tax: What is it; why it has led to ONGC falling 5%

Despite crude and gas prices continuing to surge oil major ONGC collapsed more than five percent in trade on Friday. The big question on investors' minds is, will Finance Minister Sitharaman take a cue from the U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak? 

Windfall Tax Explained: Why ONGC fell 5% when the tax was imposed in UK

Britain recently announced a 25 percent windfall&nbsp;tax&nbsp;on oil and gas producers&rsquo; profits as crude prices have surged 50 percent so far in 2022.

Despite crude and gas prices continuing to surge oil major ONGC collapsed more than&nbsp;five percent in trade on Friday. The big question on investors' minds is, will Finance Minister&nbsp;Sitharaman take a cue from the U.K. Finance Minister Rishi&nbsp;Sunak?&nbsp;
So, what is weighing heavy?
The market is speculating that the government could put 'windfall tax' on oil companies in order to offset revenue loss due to recent excise duty cuts.
Britain recently announced a 25 percent windfall&nbsp;tax&nbsp;on oil and gas producers&rsquo; profits as crude prices have surged 50 percent so far in 2022.
This has led to Indian investors being worried as they expect a similar move in the country.
What is windfall tax? A windfall tax is a levy imposed on a company or a group of companies by the government, targeting excess and unexpected profits. In the case of oil and gas companies, it is because of the massive gains they have made due to a surge in crude prices.

Do you also find it difficult to handle burritos, wraps, and rolls filled with scrumptious fillings? Here's a solution to your messy meal problems!
Four students from John Hopkins University have developed an edible tape to seal wraps and Burritos and prevent their fillings from dropping out.
The all-female team of chemical and biomolecular engineering students has made this edible 'Tastee Tape' to provide relief from this universal issue.According to reports, the tape has prototyped strips measuring half-inch by two inches, that come fixed on a sheet of waxed paper. To use the tape, one needs to remove a strip from the sheet, add some water to it, and affix it to the wrap. 
The team further said that is flavorless, gluten-free, and vegan.
Though the team has not yet disclosed the formula they used for the edible adhesive strips, because they're currently applying for a patent but many can't wait for this game changer idea. 

Edible Tape to keep roll fillings intact

Do you also find it difficult to handle burritos, wraps, and rolls filled with scrumptious fillings? Here's a solution to your messy meal problems!

An edible tape that keeps all the delicious ingredients inside the tortilla instead of on your plate or lap

Do you also find it difficult to handle burritos, wraps, and rolls filled with scrumptious fillings? Here's a solution to your&nbsp;messy meal problems!
Four students from Johns Hopkins University have developed an edible tape to seal wraps and Burritos and prevent their fillings from dropping out.
The&nbsp;all-female team of chemical and biomolecular engineering students has made the edible 'Tastee Tape' to provide relief from this universal issue.
Also read/watch| <a title="Meta's new privacy policy, users can see where data is used" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/meta-s-new-privacy-policy-users-can-see-where-data-is-used-1653633863707">Meta's new privacy policy, users can see where data is used</a> According to reports, the tape&nbsp;has prototyped strips measuring half-inch by two inches, that come fixed on a sheet of waxed paper. To use the tape, one needs to remove a strip from the sheet, add some water to it, and affix it to the wrap.&nbsp;
The team further said that is flavorless, gluten-free, and vegan.
Though the team has not yet disclosed the formula they used for the edible adhesive strips, because they're currently applying for a patent but many can't wait for this game changer idea.&nbsp;

Facebook and Whatsapp's&nbsp;parent Meta has redesigned its privacy policy in a bid to be more upfront about how the social media giant use user information gathered by the platform. The new policy however does not include Whatsapp.&nbsp;In a blog&nbsp;post on the website Meta states "We&rsquo;ve rewritten and re-designed our Privacy Policy to make it easier to understand and clearer about how we use your information.&nbsp;Our Terms of Service is being updated to better explain what is expected from us and those who use our platforms."A new setting will give people more control over who can see their posts by default. And existing controls over which advertisements users can see are consolidated into a single interface.Zuckerberg&nbsp;led Meta also said it is giving more details about the types of third parties with whom it shares and receives information, and how data is shared between its products.Users in India will however have a choice to accept the updated privacy policy and terms of service or not, without any impact on how they access their products, the company said.Facebook&nbsp;has faced multiple backlashes for its privacy policy, the earliest being in 2007 when it was bought to light that the platform was gathering information on purchases and sharing it with 'friends list' without user consent. More recently in March, the company was fined&nbsp;&euro;17 million for breaching EU data privacy laws&nbsp;in 2018.

Meta's new privacy policy, Indians can choose not to accept 

Meta's new privacy policy, Indians have a choice not to accept

New policy covers Facebook, Instagram, Messenger&nbsp; but does not cover Whatsapp

Facebook and Whatsapp's&nbsp;parent Meta has redesigned its privacy policy in a bid to be more upfront about how the social media giant use user information gathered by the platform. The new policy however does not include Whatsapp.&nbsp; In a blog&nbsp;post on the website Meta states "We&rsquo;ve rewritten and re-designed our Privacy Policy to make it easier to understand and clearer about how we use your information.&nbsp;Our Terms of Service is being updated to better explain what is expected from us and those who use our platforms." A new setting will give people more control over who can see their posts by default. And existing controls over which advertisements users can see are consolidated into a single interface. Zuckerberg&nbsp;led Meta also said it is giving more details about the types of third parties with whom it shares and receives information, and how data is shared between its products. Users in India will however have a choice to accept the updated privacy policy and terms of service or not, without any impact on how they access their products, the company said. Facebook&nbsp;has faced multiple backlashes for its privacy policy, the earliest being in 2007 when it was bought to light that the platform was gathering information on purchases and sharing it with 'friends list' without user consent. More recently in March, the company was fined&nbsp;&euro;17 million for breaching EU data privacy laws&nbsp;in 2018.

Now you don't have to stand in long queues at SBI branches for personal loans as the bank has introduced a facility that allows taking loans up to Rs 35 lakh via app!
With an aim to digitally empower customers and offer additional convenience, the country’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the introduction of Real Time Xpress Credit (RTXC) on YONO.
However, this facility will only be available to salaried individuals and they must have their salary account with SBI. The bank account will be available digitally. 
SBI Real Time Xpress Credit Eligibility
Following people are eligible to get loans from YONO under the new scheme:
i. Individuals with Salary Account with SBI
ii. Minimum monthly income Rs 15,000
iii. Employees working with: Central/ state/quasi-government, Central PSUS and profit-making state PSUs, Educational institutions of national repute, Selected corporates with or without a relationship with the bank.

SBI’s launches instant loan via YONO app; here's how you can apply

With an aim to digitally empower customers and offer additional convenience, the country’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the introduction of Real Time Xpress Credit (RTXC) on YONO.

With an aim to digitally empower customers and offer additional convenience, SBI&nbsp;has announced the introduction of Real Time Xpress Credit (RTXC) on YONO

Now you don't have to stand in long queues at SBI branches for personal loans as the bank&nbsp;has introduced a facility that allows taking loans up to Rs 35 lakh via app!
With an aim to digitally empower customers and offer additional convenience, the country&rsquo;s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the introduction of Real Time Xpress Credit (RTXC) on YONO.
However, this facility will only be available to salaried individuals and they must have their salary account with SBI. The bank account will be available digitally.&nbsp;
Also read/watch| <a title="Growing angst against airlines in India, here is what a survey shows" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/growing-angst-against-airlines-in-india-here-is-what-a-survey-shows-1653620915704">Growing angst against airlines in India, here is what a survey shows</a>
SBI&nbsp;Real Time Xpress Credit Eligibility
Following people are eligible to get loans from YONO under the new scheme:
i.&nbsp;Individuals with Salary Account with SBI
ii.&nbsp;Minimum monthly income Rs 15,000
iii.&nbsp;Employees working with:&nbsp;Central/ state/quasi-government, Central PSUS and profit-making state PSUs, Educational institutions of national repute, Selected corporates with or without a relationship with the bank. Digital lending has seen a more than twelvefold increase in India from 2017 to 2020, according to a&nbsp;November 2021 report&nbsp;by the Reserve Bank of India.

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