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Kerala actress seeks fresh probe into leak of assault videos

Kerala actress seeks fresh probe into leak of assault videos

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

In her plea, the victim claimed that a mere reading of the inquiry report with regard to the illegal access of the devices indicates that the authority carrying out the probe "never conducted a fair, free and complete" investigation as directed by the high court.

How govt plans to curb SIM fraud

How govt plans to curb SIM fraud

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The government has made police verification of SIM card dealers mandatory and discontinued the provision of bulk connections to curb fraudulent activities, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. The minister said that the government has disconnected 52 lakh mobile connections. While 67,000 dealers have been blacklisted, 300 FIRs have been filed against SIM card dealers since May 2023.

'Strong growth in electric vehicles has slowed down a bit'

'Strong growth in electric vehicles has slowed down a bit'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Now that all the early adopters have the electric car, governments are backing down in some countries because they do not have the money to subsidise so much.'

Was busy with work, didn't know what Raj Kundra was upto: Shilpa

Was busy with work, didn't know what Raj Kundra was upto: Shilpa

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

According to the chargesheet, Shetty told the police that she did not know anything about the HotShots and Bollywood Fame apps, allegedly used by the accused for uploading and streaming obscene content.

Airtel becomes world's third largest mobile operator

Airtel becomes world's third largest mobile operator

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel has become the world's third largest mobile operator with 303 million subscribers.

Long struggle ends, new life begins: CAA beneficiaries

Long struggle ends, new life begins: CAA beneficiaries

Rediff.com15 May 2024

In Delhi, Kumar's family lives in the Majnu Ka Tila area and they are engaged in small-time business. He said a total of five people got Indian citizenship in his locality on Wednesday. Over a hundred had applied for it, he said.

Unclaimed insurance funds higher in agent-sold policies: Analysts

Unclaimed insurance funds higher in agent-sold policies: Analysts

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The unclaimed funds within the life insurance sector are higher from policies sold by agents as against other channels like bancassurance or a digital platform, said analysts and officials from insurance companies. Unclaimed life insurance funds refer to the proceeds of insurance policies including death or survival benefits not claimed by the beneficiary or the policyholder. Bancassurance means selling an insurance product through banks.

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.'

Tata Motors unveils the stunning e-concept Avinya

Tata Motors unveils the stunning e-concept Avinya

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Recently, TPEM's first born electric concept, Avinya broke cover. The model promises a minimum range of 500 kilometres and advanced technology features, aimed at buyers in India and outside. TPEM, the newly formed entity may also consider a separate dedicated sales channel for the EVs with a distinctive corporate identity once the volumes reach a critical mass and throughput is large enough for the dealers to be profitable, said Chandra. Elaborating further on the hiring strategy he said, "We will hire from everywhere-wherever the talent of the required competency is available."

Insurance: How You Can Lose Money

Insurance: How You Can Lose Money

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

In numerous instances, family members are unaware of an insurance policy's existence, let alone its details.

Paytm assured of service continuity without disruption

Paytm assured of service continuity without disruption

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Fintech firm One97 Communications, which owns the Paytm brand, has received support from merchants, and it assured them of continuity of services without any disruption, the company said in a blog on Sunday. The blog post came amid the recent crisis around Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), an associate company of Paytm, which has been barred by the RBI from accepting deposits or top-ups in customer accounts, wallets, FASTags and other instruments after February 29.

Valuation hurdle, competition may cap upside for Dixon Technologies

Valuation hurdle, competition may cap upside for Dixon Technologies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The stock of Dixon Technologies (India), the country's largest listed electronic manufacturing services (EMS) player, was up 6 per cent in 10 trading sessions, boosting the gains over the last three months to 21 per cent. The gains came following reports that Dixon will produce laptops in India in partnership with US and Chinese firms under the production-linked investment (PLI) scheme. It recently signed an agreement to make smartphones for Xiaomi India.

Business returning to pre-COVID levels: Aditya Puri

Business returning to pre-COVID levels: Aditya Puri

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

HDFC Bank managing director Aditya Puri on Wednesday said the lender's business is returning to pre-COVID-19 levels and full normalcy is expected to be restored soon.

Snapdeal buys Freecharge in mobile transactions push

Snapdeal buys Freecharge in mobile transactions push

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Snapdeal said on Wednesday it bought online mobile recharge firm Freecharge for an undisclosed amount.

Parsvnath's mobile plan hits roadblock

Parsvnath's mobile plan hits roadblock

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

Real estate firm Parsvnath Developers' quest for a mobile licence seems to have hit a roadblock at the Department of Telecom (DoT). Parsvnath, which is one of the seven realty firms in the fray for mobile licences, hasn't mentioned the business of "telecommunications" in its memorandum of association (MoA).

Google approaches tribunal against CCI's order on Android

Google approaches tribunal against CCI's order on Android

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Google has approached the appellate tribunal NCLAT challenging the CCI's order on unfair business practices in Android mobile device ecosystem, the company spokesperson said on Friday. The Competition Commission in October slapped a steep penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on internet giant Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in relation to Android mobile devices and ordered the internet major to cease and desist from various unfair business practices. A Google spokesperson told PTI: "We have decided to appeal the CCI's decision on Android as we believe it presents a major setback for our Indian users and businesses who trust Android's security features, and potentially raising the cost of mobile devices."

Motorola Mobility shuts down India website

Motorola Mobility shuts down India website

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

In August, firm had said it will shrink operations in India, lay off 4,000 employees worldwide as part of restructuring plans

Future of Reliance belongs to Akash, Isha, Anant, and...: Ambani

Future of Reliance belongs to Akash, Isha, Anant, and...: Ambani

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Having created businesses ranging from world's largest single-location oil refining complex to nation's largest mobile network operators in just few years, billionaire Mukesh Ambani says his group Reliance Industries Ltd will never be complacent and will grow to be among the top 10 business conglomerates of the world. Addressing employees on Reliance Family Day - the birthday of the group's founder Dhirubhai Ambani, he said Reliance is now aiming to consolidate a place among global leaders in digital data platforms and AI adoption. "Today, the domestic and global environments for business are changing very fast.

Ola to launch electric two-wheeler in New Zealand

Ola to launch electric two-wheeler in New Zealand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Ride-hailing major Ola on Wednesday said it will launch its electric two-wheeler range in New Zealand. This will help support the New Zealand government's goal of bringing on road 64,000 new electric vehicles by the end of 2021, while also helping the public sector become carbon neutral by 2025, Ola said in a statement. According to the industry sources, the company plans to launch the range in New Zealand over the next 6-9 months.

India's sub-Rs 10,000 phone market may be reserved for domestic players

India's sub-Rs 10,000 phone market may be reserved for domestic players

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

How dominant are Chinese firms in India's sub-Rs 10,000 mobile device market? The question has become relevant as the government has been thinking of reserving this price segment for domestic players who have not been able to battle the Chinese onslaught. However, telecom firms and others are concerned that such a move could stymie the effort to build affordable 5G phones in the sub-Rs 10,000 category.

Most retail businesses reopen in TN after 47 days

Most retail businesses reopen in TN after 47 days

Rediff.com11 May 2020

As a result, vehicular traffic and movement of people on roads saw a consequential increase in most parts of the state including rural regions, the State capital and key cities like Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli.

The IPL's Pay Problem

The IPL's Pay Problem

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Lower-paid IPL players, domestic or foreign, should be able to try their luck in other T20 tournaments.

10 mobile technologies to watch out for

10 mobile technologies to watch out for

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

IT research company Gartner Inc has identified 10 mobile technologies that will evolve significantly through 2011 in ways that will impact short-term mobile strategies and policies.

Paid mobile entertainment losing steam

Paid mobile entertainment losing steam

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

Consider this. Leading broadcaster Star India's mobile interactive division, Star Mobile Entertainment -- which made some serious headway in the space by launching a service whereby mobile users could opt to view soaps from across Star India's network -- recently reviewed its operational strategy.

Bharti Airtel Q1 profit flat at Rs 1,612 cr, ARPU rises to Rs 200

Bharti Airtel Q1 profit flat at Rs 1,612 cr, ARPU rises to Rs 200

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Thursday posted a net profit of Rs 1,612 crore for the first quarter ended June 2023, which is nearly flat over earnings in the same period of the previous year. The revenue for the just-ended quarter was 14 per cent higher at Rs 37,440 crore compared to the year-ago period "backed by strong and consistent performance delivery across the portfolio", the company said.

New comp? Hit a mobile store!

New comp? Hit a mobile store!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

The next time you walk into your trendy branded mobile retail store you might come out buying an MP3 player, a Sony Play Station or even a laptop rather than a mobile phone.

Use of Indian languages key for increasing internet access in India: Report

Use of Indian languages key for increasing internet access in India: Report

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Nearly 665 million Indians or 45 per cent of the rural population did not have access to the internet as of 2023. Difficulty in understanding internet procedures, insufficient awareness of its benefits, and a lack of interest have emerged as the top reasons for a gap in internet penetration in rural India, according to a joint report by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Kantar. "The proficiency of English in rural India is very low. While we have content in Hindi, the internet is English-heavy.

Postpaid mobile services to resume in Kashmir from Monday

Postpaid mobile services to resume in Kashmir from Monday

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The subscribers will have to, however, wait for some more time for Internet services to resume in the Valley

Allahabad Bank to launch mobile banking

Allahabad Bank to launch mobile banking

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

The bank is targeting a total network of 3,000 branches and business of Rs. 4 lakh crore in the next three years.

Festival season fail to light up apparel sales, consumer durables shine

Festival season fail to light up apparel sales, consumer durables shine

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Sales of apparel were a mixed bag this festive season while those of consumer durables saw an uptick with mobiles, laptops, and air conditioners being in demand. In apparel, Tier-2 and -3 markets did better for some brands, because these have been witnessing an uptick for the past 18-20 months compared to metros. "The past two weeks have been good, and we saw a 13 per cent increase in value sales, and volume sales have also been similar," Manish Kapoor, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), Pepe Jeans

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The dealers operating in the space have jumped nearly three times over the past two years.

Tata Motors begins production at new Sanand plant acquired from Ford

Tata Motors begins production at new Sanand plant acquired from Ford

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, on Friday announced that it has commenced production at its second factory in Sanand, Gujarat, which it had acquired from Ford India last year. This new facility will unlock an additional manufacturing capacity of 300,000 units per annum, which is scalable to 420,000 units. The new facility is spread over 460 acres and is adjacent to Tata Motors' existing passenger vehicle facility in Sanand.

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Isha's stab at the bottom of the laptop pyramid shows she is a true Ambani.

Mobile phone production down 50% amid Covid-19 surge

Mobile phone production down 50% amid Covid-19 surge

Rediff.com12 May 2021

According to research firm IDC, a slowdown in smartphone shipments began showing up as early as late February, though companies insist that the March quarter was fine, albeit on a low base.

Google versus Epic Games verdict in US cheers Indian gaming developers

Google versus Epic Games verdict in US cheers Indian gaming developers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The verdict in the Google versus Epic Games antitrust case in the US has spread cheer among the Indian gaming and app developers. Ending a three-year legal battle, the San Francisco jury found that Google turned its Play app store and billing service into an illegal monopoly. American video game maker Epic Games, best known for Fortnite, had sued Google in 2020.

PayPal to acquire mobile wallet Paydiant

PayPal to acquire mobile wallet Paydiant

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

According to reports, the deal is estimated to be close to $300 mn.

Star soaps on your mobile

Star soaps on your mobile

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Television soaps have now found another screen, your mobile phone, with the mobile interactive division of Star India, Star Mobile Entertainment, announcing it will launch a service called 'PLUS' by end April.

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

American tech billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said his proposed visit to India has been postponed due to "very heavy Tesla obligations". The electric carmaker Tesla CEO -- who was expected to be in India on April 21 and 22 and scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- wrote on X that he is looking forward to coming to India later this year.

Modi pitches for mobile banking, Jaitley for digital payment

Modi pitches for mobile banking, Jaitley for digital payment

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

"You can download mobile applications provided by banks on your phones and I want to urge political leaders, teachers, youth to give training to people on mobile banking," Modi said.