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By Aastha Singal

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1. Xiaomi sets a new world record. The Chinese mobile maker has opened over 500 retail stores in the rural parts of India in one single day.

2. Google is investing $690 million in building a new data centre in Denmark and will pursue new green investment opportunities in the country.

3. Instagram's drive against fake engagement is now on. The photo sharing platform begins a purge to systematically eliminate fake followers, likes and comments that users may have purchased.

4. Now make Skype calls with your Echo devices. Amazon has added Skype calling to its virtual assistant's activity list.

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Aastha Singal

Entrepreneur Staff

Former Features Writer

A business journalist looking to find happiness in the world of startups, investments, MSMEs and more. Officially started her career as a news reporter for News World India, Aastha had short stints with NDTV and NewsX. A true optimist seeking to make a difference, she is a comic junkie who'd rather watch a typical Bollywood masala than a Hollywood blockbuster. 

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