Amazon will no longer allow older Kindle users to browse, buy new books 

Amazon will not let older Kindle users browse and buy new books from its dated e-readers. The new rules will come into effect from August 17. The rule applies to Kindle users who have the Kindle (2nd Gen) International, Kindle DX International, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle (4th Gen), and Kindle (5th Gen). Amazon has…

India has no plans to curb rice exports as local supplies surge – Report

The Centre has no plan to curb rice exports as the world’s biggest exporter of the staple has sufficient stocks and local rates are lower than state-set support prices, Reuters reported, quoting trade and government sources. India banned wheat exports on May 14, just days after New Delhi forecast record shipments…

Free me from humiliation: Rajasthan minister seeks to step down in plea to CM Gehlot

In a plaintive appeal to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Rajasthan minister Ashok Chandna has sought to be relieved from his post over the conduct of Kuldeep Ranka, the CM’s principal secretary. Without elaborating on his differences with Ranka, Chandna said the principal secretary should be handed his portfolios as he…