💡 VPN Fades & Market Drops: Your Jan 4th Rundown

Hello, Weekend Warriors! 🌞

It’s Saturday, so pour yourself a strong cup of chai and settle in for your weekly dose of India’s most exciting stories. From ITC Hotels gearing up for its grand listing to VPN apps disappearing faster than your weekend plans, we’ve got all the buzz to keep you informed and entertained. Let’s dive in!

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• 🏦 RBI Okays National Co-op Bank Merger: Starting January 6, National Co-op Bank branches will transform into Cosmos Co-op Bank branches. More power to cooperative banking!

• 🚧 Digilocker Downer for Fintechs: Digilocker’s two-day outage left fintech firms scrambling. Services are back, but it’s a reminder to diversify your tech stack.

• 🌎 India’s Exports to Hit $800 Billion: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal predicts exports will surpass $800 billion this fiscal, showcasing India’s global clout in goods and services.

• 🔒 VPN Apps Vanish from Indian Stores: VPN apps like Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1 disappeared from app stores as new regulations tightened the noose. Privacy or compliance—where do you stand?