News for 'SMS'

BCCI eyes Rs 400 crore from SMS updates

BCCI eyes Rs 400 crore from SMS updates

Rediff.com12 Mar 2006

BCCI vice-president Lalit Modi said the information is property of the Board and it should get appropriate share of revenue from it.

Anti-CAB protests: Mobile Internet, SMS suspended in Meghalaya

Anti-CAB protests: Mobile Internet, SMS suspended in Meghalaya

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The district administration in Shillong also clamped curfew in areas under two police stations in view of the 'serious' deterioration of law and order.

Internet curbs now limited to 2 Punjab districts

Internet curbs now limited to 2 Punjab districts

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Punjab government Thursday extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in Tarn Taran and Ferozepur districts till Friday noon while lifting the curbs in Moga, Sangrur, Ajnala sub-division in Amritsar and a few areas in Mohali.

Live: Get Karnataka Class XII results on SMS

Live: Get Karnataka Class XII results on SMS

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Karnataka class 12 results on SMS and the web

Unreserved rail tickets through SMS soon

Unreserved rail tickets through SMS soon

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Unreserved railway tickets, which are bought by 16 million passengers daily in India, will soon be available through cell phones, thanks to a major IT initiative of Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). The CRIS official also announced that the IT-based unreserved Ticketing System (UTS), which began six years ago as a pilot project to dispense unreserved tickets through a wider and universal access to information technology, would be extended to 6,275 stations.

Railways to launch SMS-based enquiry

Railways to launch SMS-based enquiry

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

The number -- 676747 -- will also provide the status of train list. It will be valid all over the country.

VC funds invest $11 mn in SMS GupShup

VC funds invest $11 mn in SMS GupShup

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

The service, which enables users to form communities and blog using their mobile phones and has a user base of 12 million, has received the investment from venture capital funds Helion Ventures and Charles River Ventures. The funds will be used to fund business growth, product development and increased sales and marketing, said Rakesh Mathur, CEO and co-founder of SMS GupShup.

Social media, SMS new campaign tools in Mizoram

Social media, SMS new campaign tools in Mizoram

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Political parties in Mizoram have been using social media and mobile phones to woo voters, especially the youths, for the coming election to the 40-member state assembly to be held on November 25.

Facebook wants to read your SMS, confidential info: Kaspersky

Facebook wants to read your SMS, confidential info: Kaspersky

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Over the last few days there has been a constant scrutiny over Facebook having access to your SMS. Buried within the latest update for Facebook's Android app is a feature that is causing growing concern among some users.

Maruti, Mahindra, Audi, Hyundai extend support to customers in cyclone-hit TN, AP

Maruti, Mahindra, Audi, Hyundai extend support to customers in cyclone-hit TN, AP

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor and luxury car maker Audi have extended support to customers in cyclone and flood affected regions of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. In a statement, Maruti Suzuki India said it has collaborated with its dealer partners and made several arrangements at its workshops. As soon as the news about the cyclone 'Michaung' was reported, the company proactively sent out 7 lakh SMS alerts containing precautionary steps to its customers to ensure that even before the cyclone hits, customers could take precautionary measures to safeguard their cars against potential damage, it said in a statement.

SMS ads to invade mobiles soon

SMS ads to invade mobiles soon

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

According to the developers of the application, it can be deployed in both GSM and CDMA networks and it will deliver operators the ability to increase revenues through opt-in advertising.

Now receive multimedia ads on SMS

Now receive multimedia ads on SMS

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

The new application -- SMS 2.0 -- has been developed over a period of two years and has initially been launched in India and Singapore.

Rapist tries to shoot survivor, father; loses leg under train later

Rapist tries to shoot survivor, father; loses leg under train later

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A 25-year-old rape survivor was seriously injured when she was shot at and attacked with a sharp-edged weapon by a man accused of raping her and his two accomplices in Kotputli-Behror district of Rajasthan.

Waitlisted passengers to get automatic SMS alert

Waitlisted passengers to get automatic SMS alert

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Train running information system will be installed at rail premises to facilitate dissemination of information about trains on real time basis.

Why your SMS votes won't reach reality shows

Why your SMS votes won't reach reality shows

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

The content providers -- TV channels, FM Radio stations, e-commerce companies and credit card majors -- have blamed the service providers and mobile value-added services (VAS) operators for the problem.

Pay mobile bills by reading SMS!

Pay mobile bills by reading SMS!

Rediff.com22 May 2007

SMS advertisements, which used to irritate cellphone users, could soon turn out to be money- spinners with a Bangalore-based firm claiming to pay those who willingly receive the messages.

Goa alerts R&AW about 'blood fiesta' SMS

Goa alerts R&AW about 'blood fiesta' SMS

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Goa government on Friday told the legislative assembly that the Research and Analysis wing has been informed about the terror message, allegedly originating from Spain, which threatened to blow up Panaji and the coastal belt.

Plea in HC against govt 'obstructing' farmers' Delhi march

Plea in HC against govt 'obstructing' farmers' Delhi march

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Punjab and Haryana high court Tuesday issued notices to the Centre, and the states of Haryana and Punjab, on two separate petitions filed pertaining to the farmers' Delhi Chalo march.

Why I Quit Congress: Sanjay Nirupam Spills the Beans

Why I Quit Congress: Sanjay Nirupam Spills the Beans

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is showing an 'I-don't-care-attitude'.' 'He is showing the same attitude towards what is happening in Maharashtra or in various parts of the country.'

How SMS shaped a healthcare giant

How SMS shaped a healthcare giant

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

Rajasthan Pre-Medical Test 2010 result on SMS

Rajasthan Pre-Medical Test 2010 result on SMS

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Rajasthan Pre Medical Test Result will be live soon. To retrieve the results on SMS, students can pre-register by sending RPMT followed by space and roll no to 57333 e.g.: RPMT 200391 and send it to 57333.

HP Board of Secondary Education results on SMS

HP Board of Secondary Education results on SMS

Rediff.com20 May 2010

HP Board of Secondary Education results on SMS

Track your visa application via SMS

Track your visa application via SMS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

The British High Commission has announced this service for Indians travelling to the United Kingdom.

China offers SMS in Tibetan language

China offers SMS in Tibetan language

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Short messaging services in Tibet has received a significant boost with China launching Tibetan language interface for the first time for mobile phone subscribers in the remote Himalayan region.

Lost mails? SMS to the post office!

Lost mails? SMS to the post office!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

The department of post launched a new service on Wednesday that would enable customers to trace their mails through short messaging service.

Internet snapped in Haryana town over fear of 'communal tension'

Internet snapped in Haryana town over fear of 'communal tension'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The restrictions "shall remain in force with effect from February 26 to February 28, 2023 (23:59 hrs)," according to an official order.

Now, book your LPG refill through SMS

Now, book your LPG refill through SMS

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Petroleum Minister Murli Deora on Monday launched the service, which will be initially available in the national capital and would be extended to other metropolitan cities, state capitals and towns.

Man arrested for sending SMS on Assam violence

Man arrested for sending SMS on Assam violence

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

A textile shop worker was arrested in Coimbatore on Sunday for allegedly forwarding SMSes on the Assam violence to many persons in the city, the police said.

Union ministers to hold 4th round of talks with farmers today

Union ministers to hold 4th round of talks with farmers today

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

A panel of Union ministers will hold a fourth round of talks with farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Sunday over their demands, including loan waiver and bringing an ordinance on giving legal guarantee to a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

How ITR's Automated Reconciliation Works

How ITR's Automated Reconciliation Works

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

The income-tax department is set to launch a screen-based automated reconciliation system for plugging mismatches between returns filed by taxpayers and information processed by the department.

Offensive SMS row: Pakistan postpones 'moral police' directive

Offensive SMS row: Pakistan postpones 'moral police' directive

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Pakistan's telecom regulator on Tuesday postponed the implementation of a directive to block nearly 1,700 "offensive" words from SMS messages, saying the matter would be sorted out after discussions with the civil society. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's move to filter over 1,100 English words and terms and 586 Urdu words and phrases from text messages had been met with outrage and ridicule by consumers and rights activists.

Tata Tele to launch SMS, MMS

Tata Tele to launch SMS, MMS

Rediff.com29 May 2003

Signed up for a 'free SMS' service? Here's the high cost you pay

Signed up for a 'free SMS' service? Here's the high cost you pay

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

By enrolling into the FREE SMS service, you are actually paying a much higher price than you would have by using your normal SMS messages by mobile connection provider. Sounds foolish? Here's the proof.

Buy Playwin lottery on SMS now

Buy Playwin lottery on SMS now

Rediff.com21 Mar 2003

Escotel Mobile communications on Friday tied up with Playwin, a popular lottery, which would enable buying lottery tickets of 'Sikkim Super Lotto' on SMS.

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The deadly virus has been identified as 'AndroidSmssend' and it can acquire as many as four aliases to hoodwink the user and perpetrate its destructive activities on a personal Android enabled phone.

Now, you can link your Aadhaar with PAN through an SMS

Now, you can link your Aadhaar with PAN through an SMS

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The link requires a person to punch in his PAN number, Aadhaar number and the exact name as given in the Aadhaar card.

Kerala: 4 held for sending provocative Ayodhya SMS

Kerala: 4 held for sending provocative Ayodhya SMS

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Four youth were arrested from Ochira in Kollam district on Thursday for allegedly sending provocative SMS messages to friends relating to the Ayodhya issue.

Centre extends ban on bulk SMS and MMS

Centre extends ban on bulk SMS and MMS

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Notwithstanding the Supreme Court's deferment of the Ayodhya verdict, the Centre has extends ban on bulk SMS-es till September 29 on all telecom networks.