Kiran Rathee &Amp;Amp; Archis Mohan

Stories by Kiran Rathee &Amp;Amp; Archis Mohan

Jio continues to add maximum subscribers

Jio continues to add maximum subscribers

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2018

The overall wireless subscriber base increased to 114 crore at the end of June

How Gurumurthy may change the RBI

How Gurumurthy may change the RBI

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2018

With his strong views on Bharatiya economics, his appointment to the RBI board may well presage interesting times, says Archis Mohan.

India Post Payments Bank launch by PM Modi on Aug 21 to be a grand affair

India Post Payments Bank launch by PM Modi on Aug 21 to be a grand affair

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2018

According to sources, the postal bank will tie up with other banks and financial companies to offer products like loans, mutual funds, and insurance policies to its customers.

Modi to launch India Post Payments Bank on August 21

Modi to launch India Post Payments Bank on August 21

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

The Department of Posts was one of the 11 entities to get the in-principle nod from the Reserve Bank of India in 2015 for setting up a payments bank.

Fake news: Govt may block mobile apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp

Fake news: Govt may block mobile apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2018

The government is also trying to curb child abuse and pornography and such platforms act as catalysts in these cases.

President Ram Nath Kovind won't attend NSE's silver jubilee celebrations

President Ram Nath Kovind won't attend NSE's silver jubilee celebrations

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2018

Sources at the NSE as well as the President's office rejected media reports that Kovind's pulling out of the event had to do with reasons other than his packed itinerary this week.

All eyes on rare contest to elect Rajya Sabha's deputy chairman

All eyes on rare contest to elect Rajya Sabha's deputy chairman

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2018

The election to the post is mostly decided by consensus, but opposition leaders complain that the Narendra Modi government was yet to reach out to them, reports Archis Mohan.

Airwaves of over Rs 5 trn may be sold for 5G auction

Airwaves of over Rs 5 trn may be sold for 5G auction

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2018

If it happens, this would mean the largest spectrum auction in terms of amount with over 7,000 Mhz going up for sale across eight bands

Despite 'Make in India', PSUs, states opt for Made in China

Despite 'Make in India', PSUs, states opt for Made in China

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2018

A report by parliamentary standing committee on commerce noted that Indian industry was getting decimated by China dumping its cheap products in India.

WhatsApp to roll out 'suspicious link detection' feature

WhatsApp to roll out 'suspicious link detection' feature

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2018

In a bid to curb the spread of fake news, the US-based company is testing a feature, which enables users to detect harmful links sent and received.

Check fake news or face legal action: Govt buckles down on WhatsApp

Check fake news or face legal action: Govt buckles down on WhatsApp

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2018

The California-based company has been facing flak recently after about a dozen people were beaten up based on incendiary messages being spread on the app through large groups.

Data privacy: Govt awaits Srikrishna panel's report before framing law

Data privacy: Govt awaits Srikrishna panel's report before framing law

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2018

IAMAI in a statement, which represents digital businesses in India, said Trai's recommendation to formulate standards of anonymisation and de-identification was akin to putting the cart before the horse, and till such time the Srikrishna Committee submits the report, making these standards would be like groping in the dark.

COAI slams Trai's new draft rules on pesky calls and messages

COAI slams Trai's new draft rules on pesky calls and messages

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2018

The new proposals will lead to complex processes and huge costs for telecom service providers, without any substantial benefits: COAI

Cisco initiates flexi timings for staff and saves $490 million!

Cisco initiates flexi timings for staff and saves $490 million!

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2018

Firm offers this work option to 80% of its staff, saves $196mn on opex and garners $294 mn via building sales

Will Donaldbhai grace Republic Day 2019?

Will Donaldbhai grace Republic Day 2019?

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2018

A US president graced the Republic Day parade in the first year of the Modi regime. Will another American prez turn up in the final year of the first Modi Sarkar?

Revealed: BJP wants to form J&K govt led by Hindu CM

Revealed: BJP wants to form J&K govt led by Hindu CM

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2018

The BJP can only form a government if the PDP splits.

How GST changed Indian politics

How GST changed Indian politics

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2018

Shadow of elections may overshadow political consensus at GST Council meetings.

What's holding up launch of WhatsApp Payments in India

What's holding up launch of WhatsApp Payments in India

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2018

The company was awaiting clarification from the Reserve Bank of India on data storage before it took a final call on data localisation.

RS dy chairman's election a key test of Oppn unity

RS dy chairman's election a key test of Oppn unity

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

A suitable non-Congress candidate from a regional party could help influence even some of the NDA allies like the Shiv Sena and the Janata Dal-United to vote for a consensus Opposition candidate, reports Archis Mohan.

How Congress is targeting 150m first-time voters

How Congress is targeting 150m first-time voters

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2018

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has taken to invest in young people from non-dynastic backgrounds to build a core team of 100-odd youths in every state who believe in the Congress party's philosophy, reports Archis Mohan.