Telecom regulator Trai on Monday recommended about 39 per cent reduction in the reserve or floor price for the sale of spectrum for mobile services, including the latest 5G offering, as it looked to match revenue expectations with the industry's paying capacity. With large swathes of spectrum remaining unsold in the last two auctions, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recommended to the government for selling airwaves in all existing bands of 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz and new slots of 600 MHz, 3300-3670 MHz and 24.25-28.5 GHz. It has suggested a lower reserve price for all bands, compared to the prices proposed in the previous recommendations in 2018.
Here's what actually might take shape as Apple CEO Tim Cook launches the iPhone 7 at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium tonight.
The services convert analogue audio signals into digital data packets, which are then sent in a way that is costly and complex for third parties to intercept, the Daily Mail reported.
Mamata halts removal of analogue transmission in Kolkata Chennai waits for high court hearing on Monday.
Encouraged by the response it received for the first phase of Digitisation of cable TV homes, the information & broadcasting ministry is now gearing up for the second phase, which would cover 38 cities across 15 states.
This is no surprise, given that the deadline for digitisation in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai was October 31 and DTH firms and multiple-system operators were eyeing a windfall.
Post digitisation, broadcasters will be able to cut down their revenue loss, and it's the customer paying for set top box.
Teh film is a prequel to Billa that released in 2007.
Viewers availing Dish TV's offer will have to remain active by subscribing to a regular package at least twice during a year
It said clinical trials of the drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) showed that it helps in faster recovery of hospitalised patients and reduces supplemental oxygen dependence.
Jayant Changrani, country head, NDS India - a leading provider of technology solutions for the digital pay television industry - said, "India is set to overtake US as the largest direct-to-home (DTH) market in the world this year. Besides, with the government taking initiatives to digitise the analogue cable base over the next few years, the potential for us is huge."
Is the worst of the Covid crisis behind India? As cases dip three weeks after Diwali, the answer is a possible yes, say several experts, attributing the downslide to a large section of the population already exposed to the virus during the second wave and a stepped up vaccination campaign.
Abhik Sen picks out his 5 favourites, ranging from 14,000 to 50,000.
I was not expecting to be impressed by the Tata Punch. But my drive proved me wrong, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.
The Rio de Janeiro Olympics opening ceremony on Friday will break with the recent tradition of large-scale and expensive shows, featuring a low-emissions cauldron and an "analogue" experience, executive producer Marco Balich said on Monday.
According to the estimates prepared by CASBAA, India will require about $12-15 billion investments to upgrade its analogue cable set to digital. At present, India's digital cable reach is less than 20%. Currently, there are about 71 million cable homes in the country out of a total of about 130 million television homes. But only about 6% cable homes are digital. With only 3% broadband penetration, India ranks very low in comparison to countries like Brazil, China & Thailand.
Also plan to charge a premium on advertising.
This means the cable companies engaged in last-mile distribution of TV channels will qualify for the existing 49 per cent FDI limit, while operators of DTH, HITS, IPTV and multi-system operators will be able to bring in up to 74 per cent FDI, a limit proposed by broadcast regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
Foreign cable companies like Liberty Global Inc, Macquarie Media Group and Star Group want the prime minister to intervene in the digital broadband policy initiatives for the cable industry.
Equipped with the ' Mercedes Me' connect feature which makes this one too a connected car, this is the 10th 'Made in India' product from Mercedes and comes in two engine variants. The 300d 4MATIC diesel and the 300 4MATIC petrol, both BS VI versions. The diesel is an in-line 4-cylinder engine that churns out 245 hp power and 500 Nm of peak torque, and can do a 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the GLC 300 Coup in-line petrol engine produces 258 hp and 370 Nm of torque and can do 0-100km/h in just 6.3 seconds!
This motorcycle has excellent performance, good dynamics and quality is top notch too, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is sporty and macho. However, several bothersome issues need to be addressed, says P Tharyan.
The proposals will help in the modernisation of the armed forces.
That's the expected price of the Benelli BN 600 GT in India that returns around 20 km/l :-). MotorBeam.com's Faisal Ali Khan reviews the Italian beauty
The Yamaha YZF R15 v3.0 has a 155 cc single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine in place of the older 149 cc engine.
The company has launched Thunderbird LT as its 12th bike in the country, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com
The Honda Gold Wing has outstanding presence, a punchy engine and all the necessary features a person could dream of. The ride is exceptionally comfortable and also fun.
Aakash S Paul finds out exactly what sets this new Triumph bike apart.
An all new bike maker has arrived in India introducing its cruiser bike, the UM Renegade Commando. Team MotorOctane shares the details.
India's entry into the Wassenaar Arrangement would enhance its credentials in the field of non-proliferation despite not being a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
The Sony HT-S700RF home theatre ticks all the right boxes for a music fanatic says Aparna Banerjea.
The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor.
India is on track to register its entire 1.25 billion population using its Aadhaar digital ID.
Print media will not benefit from the Budget.
'There is enough proof of science-driven research in the India of early centuries,' argues Kumar Abhishek.
To be unveiled February 4, here are some spy-shots of the all-new Honda Activa 3G. A 110cc scooter, the Honda Activa 3G mostly gets cosmetic upgrades.
Indian automobile website MotorBeam drives this Honda to see if the Accord Hybrid is a winner
