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India's Paytm Takes On Google Over Android Power

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22) on CNBC, Paytm President Madhur Deora said there is “a big sword that is hanging over the necks of all Indian start-ups who are innovating for India … that Google can one day decide that they no longer like your app and effectively remove access to it.”. Frey continued, “We have the same goals for our gambling policy.

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Amazon Shakes Up Relationships With Smaller Suppliers

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During that action, Amazon stopped orders from suppliers, reportedly without explanation, then started up those orders again. The latest actions come after an initial halt, the news outlet reported, that occurred months ago. At the time, the company said that it was looking to get rid of counterfeit products being sold.

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SoftBank-Backed Brandless Goes Bust

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But while many consumers did — and the firm was at times was called Proctor and Gamble for the millennial generation — as of this week, Brandless announced on its website that it is shutting its doors, ceasing its sales, turning out the light and singing off for good.