News for 'Internet Service Providers'

Govt blocks 35 Pak-based YouTube channels, 2 websites

Govt blocks 35 Pak-based YouTube channels, 2 websites

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The ministry has also issued orders for blocking of two Twitter accounts, two Instagram accounts and one Facebook account involved in spreading 'coordinated anti-India disinformation'.

Fliers can use Internet, make calls on board soon

Fliers can use Internet, make calls on board soon

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The facility will be available for domestic as well as foreign carriers flying in Indian skies.

Amid hardships, locals extend helping hand to protesting farmers

Amid hardships, locals extend helping hand to protesting farmers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Many locals are coming forward and extending a helping hand to protesting farmers who are facing difficulties like power outage, unavailability of water and lack of sanitation at Singhu border, the epicenter of the ongoing farmers against the three contentious agri laws.

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

Gulf Bridge, Sify in JV for sub-sea cable system

Gulf Bridge, Sify in JV for sub-sea cable system

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Gulf Bridge International, the Middle East's privately-owned submarine cable operator, has signed an agreement with India's internet services firm Sify Technologies for its sub-sea cable system in India.

What the Internet holds for India in 2018

What the Internet holds for India in 2018

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Or, what will the Indian policy process allow it to be, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

A tough battle for Zuckerberg to offer free Internet to India's poor

A tough battle for Zuckerberg to offer free Internet to India's poor

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

It is startling that Mark Zuckerberg has failed to convince so many in India about the merits of Free Basics.

TRAI seeks views to regulate net-based calling, messaging apps

TRAI seeks views to regulate net-based calling, messaging apps

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

TRAI seeks views to regulate net-based calling, messaging apps

These schemes will help strengthen e-services in rural India

These schemes will help strengthen e-services in rural India

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Govt announces slew of schemes for rural India

TCS boss Rajesh Gopinathan quits; K Krithivasan named CEO-designate

TCS boss Rajesh Gopinathan quits; K Krithivasan named CEO-designate

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

IT major TCS CEO Rajesh Gopinathan has reigned, and the company nominated its global head of the BFSI division K Krithivasan as the CEO Designate with immediate effect, the firm said on Thursday. Gopinathan will continue with the company till September 15, 2023, to provide transition and support to his successor.

Entertainment junkie? Here's why you'll love travelling by train

Entertainment junkie? Here's why you'll love travelling by train

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The ministry of railways is set to invite bids for content on demand and rail radio services, to be provided for travellers in April, says Shine Jacob.Shine Jacob in New Delhi

Power & water: The cost of AAP's promises

Power & water: The cost of AAP's promises

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

It will be difficult for the AAP govt to maintain subsidies.

US lawmakers urge Trump to press India over Kashmir

US lawmakers urge Trump to press India over Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The senators also said that Pakistan should end support to terrorism and refrain from taking any steps that could destabilise Kashmir.

Govt tweaks terms to speed up Wi-Fi roll out

Govt tweaks terms to speed up Wi-Fi roll out

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

There are more than 30,000 commercial Wi-Fi hotspots in India, and very few public hotspots.

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The new year will witness two unmanned missions under the "Gaganyaan" project, deep ocean exploration project, "Samudrayaan" and many more.

DGPs meet warns of 5G network's security vulnerabilities

DGPs meet warns of 5G network's security vulnerabilities

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The papers noted that the 5G network is built on easily accessible and open Internet protocols and it inherits all the vulnerabilities of previous generations which make it vulnerable to cyber-attacks and compromising the security of the entire system.

Virtual SIMs used in Pulwama attack, India to seek US help

Virtual SIMs used in Pulwama attack, India to seek US help

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The number is linked to social networking sites like WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram or Twitter. The verification code generated by these networking sites is received on the smartphone and the user is ready.

Despite the mega deal, Jio, FB will continue to lock horns

Despite the mega deal, Jio, FB will continue to lock horns

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, have been demanding "same service same rules" regime which means that mobile applications providing calls and messaging services should also be made to comply with set of rules that are mandatory for mobile service providers.

Now, get your email address in Hindi

Now, get your email address in Hindi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Email sent from these addresses is supported by leading service providers like Gmail and Microsoft

IT rules don't apply to search engine, Google tells HC

IT rules don't apply to search engine, Google tells HC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Google LLC has contended that the information technology rules for digital media are not applicable to its search engine, and urged the Delhi high court on Wednesday to set aside a single judge order which applied the rules on the company while dealing with an issue related to removal of offending content from the internet.

Allow peaceful protest by farmers: US Congress's India Panel

Allow peaceful protest by farmers: US Congress's India Panel

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The leadership of the powerful Congressional India Caucus has urged the Indian government to ensure that the norms of democracy are maintained.

PayU Payment's acquisition of BillDesk gets CCI nod

PayU Payment's acquisition of BillDesk gets CCI nod

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday granted its approval for the acquisition of 100 per cent equity of indiaideas.com (BillDesk) by PayU Payments. The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of 100 per cent of the equity share capital of India Ideas Ltd (IIL) by PayU India. In a tweet on Monday, CCI said it approved, "acquisition of 100% of the equity share capital of IndiaIdeas.com (BillDesk) by PayU Payments."

Spy system 'Netra' to keep an eye on suspicious activity on Internet

Spy system 'Netra' to keep an eye on suspicious activity on Internet

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

An internet spy system -- Netra -- will help Indian security agencies decode messages sent by terror outfits like the Indian Mujahideen and Tehrik-e-Taliban on social media.

Net Neutrality: Nasscom opposes Airtel Zero, Free Basics plans

Net Neutrality: Nasscom opposes Airtel Zero, Free Basics plans

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Trai has invited comments till January 7 on its paper on differential data pricing.

Jio's IAX undersea cable system to land in Maldives

Jio's IAX undersea cable system to land in Maldives

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

India's largest mobile operator Reliance Jio Infocomm will land the multi-terabit India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) undersea cable system in Hulhumale, Maldives, according to a statement on Monday. The high capacity and high-speed IAX system will connect Hulhumale directly with world's major internet hubs in India and Singapore. Jio's IAX project will land in the Maldives in collaboration with Ocean Connect Maldives, the statement said. The IAX system originates in Mumbai in the west and connects directly to Singapore, with branches including additional landings in India, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous': Twitter chief

Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous': Twitter chief

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'I do not celebrate or feel pride in our having to ban @realDonaldTrump from Twitter, or how we got here. After a clear warning we'd take this action, we made a decision with the best information we had based on threats to physical safety both on and off Twitter. Was this correct?'

Mumbai limps back to life after major power outage

Mumbai limps back to life after major power outage

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Railway services across city on the Western Railway and Central Railway came to a grinding halt at 10.05 am, as a result of the power outage.

Does the key to Digital India lie with your local cable operator?

Does the key to Digital India lie with your local cable operator?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

If a feasible business model is worked out for cable operators, they will not only build the last-mile networks, but also market them among the local population telling people the benefits as well as how to utilise them

Privacy in the Dock

Privacy in the Dock

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

'No government will forego the usage of data of this order and nor will any private concern.' 'Unless, of course, there are strong safeguards to privacy.' 'Which is why that nine-member Supreme Court bench could make or mar everybody's future,' says Devangshu Datta.

Tamil Nadu boasts of highest number of urban Net subscribers

Tamil Nadu boasts of highest number of urban Net subscribers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

UP East tops number of rural internet users; Urban internet subscriber base stands at 231 million, rural at 112 million

After Free Basics, Facebook taps BSNL for India WiFi foray

After Free Basics, Facebook taps BSNL for India WiFi foray

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The company is to act as an ISP across rural areas for local entrepreneurs.

Social media grievance panels to be in place by Nov 30: IT minister

Social media grievance panels to be in place by Nov 30: IT minister

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The government will come out with proposed modalities and terms of references for setting up grievance appellate committees to address social media users' complaints in the next 10-12 days, and expects the panel to be in place by November 30, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Tuesday.

Desis in US Internet scam to pay $1m as settlement

Desis in US Internet scam to pay $1m as settlement

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Rajiv Chhatwal, Rupinder Kaur and Harinder Singh and companies Global Access Technical Support, Source Pundit and Helios Digital Media LLC were the defendants that had been charged in October 2016 by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as part of its ongoing crackdown against tech support scams.

In Delhi Declaration, UN body calls for 'zero tolerance' towards terrorism

In Delhi Declaration, UN body calls for 'zero tolerance' towards terrorism

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

In the document, the global body expressed concerns over the increasing use of Internet and other information and communications technologies, including social media platforms, for terrorist purposes.

Protests intensify in Lanka despite nationwide curfew; over 600 held

Protests intensify in Lanka despite nationwide curfew; over 600 held

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The government's poor handling of the economic crisis where people currently endure long hours of power outages and scarcity of essentials has angered the public which planned country-wide protests on Sunday.

Nationwide strike hits banking services of PSBs on Day 1

Nationwide strike hits banking services of PSBs on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Banking operations including cheque clearance across the country got affected on Monday as bankers under the aegis of the United Forum of Bank Unions have gone on a nationwide strike to protest against the proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders.

Why Uninor did not bid aggressively in spectrum auction

Why Uninor did not bid aggressively in spectrum auction

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

For Uninor, it is more important to serve customers better in existing circles rather than going for pan-India operations.

Google pays Rs 33,737 cr for 7.73% stake in Jio Platforms

Google pays Rs 33,737 cr for 7.73% stake in Jio Platforms

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Alphabet Inc's Google has paid Rs 33,737 crore for a 7.73 per cent stake in Reliance Industries Ltd's (RIL) digital subsidiary, Jio Platforms Ltd, joining the list of global investors such as Facebook, billionaire Mukesh Ambani's firm said. The transaction also marks the US technology giant's biggest-ever investment in an Indian company. With this, Jio Platforms has raised a total of Rs 1.52 lakh crore by selling nearly 33 per cent stake to 13 financial and strategic investors in just 11 weeks.

How Meta Is Supersizing WhatsApp

How Meta Is Supersizing WhatsApp

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

WhatsApp's advantage is that it is the first app millions of Indian check first thing in the morning and innumerable times during the day and night.