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Flipkart's Billion Capture Plus Smartphone to go on sale from 15 November with prices starting at Rs 10,999

In terms of specifications, the device sports 13MP + 13MP dual rear cameras with dual-tone flash and runs an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor.

Flipkart to launch a smartphone called Billion Capture Plus; to pack dual-camera setup and unlimited storage

Flipkart has also emphasised the presence of 130 service centres for the Billion Capture Plus smartphone in as many as 125 cities and towns across India.

Didi Chuxing from China raises $7.3 billion

Chinese car-hailing app Didi Chuxing Technology Co said it raised $7.3 billion in its latest round of funding, including $4.5 billion from new and existing investors, as it battles to fend off Uber's march into China.

One billion smokers in the world now, says latest study

One billion people in the world smoke tobacco while 240 million have an alcohol use disorder, according to a new study that compiled the most up-to-date evidence on addictive disorders globally.

Alibaba founder Jack Ma's wealth ballooned from $7.1bn to $19.5bn last year