From WhatsApp to new train timetable: 5 key changes coming into effect from today, November 1

Come November 1, and rules in some sectors and things will see changes. The changes will affect the day-to-day life of the common people. For some, they will be beneficial, and for some, they may result in loss. On the technological front, WhatsApp is going to implement a major change that will affect people all over the country. These changes are coming into effect just before the Diwali celebrations.

WhatsApp will stop working for some Android and iOS users: WhatsApp will start removing support for some Android, iOS and KaiOS devices running on old OS versions from today. The application will completely stop working on some devices. In order to continue using the application, the user won’t have any choice but to get a new device with support for the app.

LPG prices: On the basis of crude rates in the global markets, the oil marketing companies revise the prices of LPG on the first day of every month. LPG prices for commercial cylinders increased by Rs 266 from today onwards. Commercial cylinders of the 19 kg in Delhi will cost Rs 2000.50 from today onwards which was costing Rs 1734 earlier. However, there is some relief for the customers as the domestic LPG cylinder prices have not been hiked.

SBI launches special facility for pensioners: The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a new service today. Under it, the pensioners won’t have to visit a bank branch to submit a life certificate. The facility will allow them to do so via a video call.

Railway Time Table: Indian Railways has made changes in the timetable of trains across the country. The new timings will kick in from November 1. Railways will change the timings of some special trains originating from Western Railway according to the non – monsoon timings with effect from 1 November.

Submission of Life Certificates: Every year between 1 November and 30 November, government pensioners are required to submit their annual life certificates to continue receiving a pension. Pensioners can also submit their life certificates by visiting a bank, post office, availing of doorstep service, or at Jeevan Pramaan Portal.

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