Punjab Police have successfully traced and returned over 12,000 lost mobile phones to their owners in the past year, utilising technical and data analysis. The recoveries, estimated to be worth between Rs 15 to Rs 20 crore, were made possible through initiatives like the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR).
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the cell broadcast alert system, developed indigenously, to warn citizens about emergencies and natural disasters in their area. The system is now operational across all states and union territories.
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Rajasthan Royals' team manager Romi Bhinder is under investigation after being caught using a mobile phone in the team dugout during an IPL match, violating PMOA protocols.
Enforcement authorities for long have been able to track movements of people with the help of the cell phone used by them, but now researchers at the Massachussets Institute of Technology have electronically mapped a whole city.
'It was clear that the cell phone gave her access to a temptation that destroyed her family... she'd never have strayed without it.'
Merlin, a domesticated duck dressed in a miniature Mexico shirt and custom socks, has become an unexpected unofficial mascot for Mexico's World Cup team. After going viral during street celebrations, Merlin's popularity soared, with fans embracing the feathered supporter and his owner, Karla Gomez, expressing delight at his newfound fame.
Jail authorities at the high security Vellore prison on Tuesday said they have recovered a cell phone from Nalini, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, during a 'routine check.'
Your secret wish of shedding the flabs may still be fulfilled. All you need is a cell phone.
Leaflets had also been distributed in several villages containing the threat: "Those ignoring this directive will not be forgiven."
Researchers at the Danish Cancer Society in Copenhagen, Denmark, say that they have found no evidence that would link use of mobile phones to brain tumours or to the risk of developing brain cancer.
Two men have been arrested in Noida for allegedly working with Pakistani handlers, including those from the ISI, as well as gangsters and radical YouTubers. The suspects were allegedly planning disruptive acts and were in contact with Pakistani operatives.
China has 467 million cell phone users by the end of January, indicating that one out of three Chinese owned a mobile, latest official statistics showed.
The court asked Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Reliance to inform it by next Tuesday as to how this facility could be installed in central jails.
The new year starts up bringing a wave of fresh new handsets, all set to arrive in January 2026.
Scientists are experimenting with viruses, salmon sperm DNA, potatoes, and more in making biomaterials for consumer electronics
Motorola DynaTAC 8000X was the first portable cellular phone to receive FCC type approval. Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about mobile phones.
A body of cellular operators, cell phone makers and user groups will be formed in February for close liaison among the three major stake holders in the mobile phone sector.\n\n\n\n
The findings revealed that brain activity in parietal lobe, the brain area that assimilates sensory information and plays a crucial role in navigation, decreased by 37 percent. The activity in occipital lobe, the area that processes visual information, was also reduced.
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Police in Meerut have arrested two individuals for allegedly running a fake Common Service Centre (CSC) to open fraudulent bank accounts using forged documents of unsuspecting, needy people. The accused used these accounts for online financial frauds, leading to the recovery of numerous fake IDs, bank cards, and other incriminating evidence.
The company will start selling the Rs 800-phone to Asian, African and South Amercian consumers from next month.
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Cell phones don't trigger cancer -- this new study comes from Tokyo, Japan, the technological capital of the world. Researchers at the Tokyo Women's Medical University have carried out the study and found that mobile phone users have no greater risk of developing brain tumours than people who have never used them,
A man accused of robbing and murdering a 58-year-old woman in Goa has been arrested by police in Thane district.
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against Sukesh Chandrashekar and 20 others under MCOCA and other offences related to extortion and organised crime.
Available materials show that radiation emitted from cell phone towers could cause health hazards. Being exposed to the thermal effect could cause fatigue, cataracts and reduced mental concentration. This largely occurs to the amount of heat that is generated due to radiation.
Delhi Police have arrested three alleged sharpshooters and two weapon suppliers linked to the Kapil Sangwan gang, thwarting an extortion plot targeting a clinic in southwest Delhi.
A case of violation of the jail manual has been lodged against the RJD MP.
The CBI successfully coordinated the repatriation of Ganesh Balaso Kale, a cybercrime suspect from Thailand, and Vainket Garg, wanted for murder and other offences, from Georgia, demonstrating effective international law enforcement cooperation.
An investigating officer said that the cell-phone and remote control device recovered on Sunday would help police investigations by providing vital clues about the persons/organisations behind the blast.
'Cell phone towers with 4G technology might certainly impact the lives of birds, and humans.' 'This needs a greater amount of investigation, research and mapping in the country.'
