News for 'internet-services'

Verizon seeks operating license in India

Verizon seeks operating license in India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Verizon Communications is applying for a long-distance operating license in India that will allow it to compete more fiercely in the region with AT&T and other telecom firms offering phone and Internet services to multinational companies.

India Inc slams draft e-commerce policy, calls it vague

India Inc slams draft e-commerce policy, calls it vague

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Data localisation, an overarching theme across recent government policy proposals, has been a thorny issue with industry

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.

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew on

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew on

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

During the violence, a mob torched a shop, a house and damaged at least five vehicles, besides injuring a senior police officer, they said.

AOL set for India roll out

AOL set for India roll out

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

America Online (AOL), the largest Internet service provider in the US, is set to launch its India portal over the next couple of months.

F-Secure, RCoVL form alliance

F-Secure, RCoVL form alliance

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

Is the government right in blocking Web sites?

Is the government right in blocking Web sites?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Is the government right in blocking Web sites or do has it infringed the fundamental right to freedom of expression?

Nasscom blasts blocking of blogs

Nasscom blasts blocking of blogs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

In the wake of reported shooting up of terror and hate messages on the Internet following the deadly Mumbai serial blasts, the telecom department has directed all the 150 operational Internet Service Providers to block 18 Web sites.\n\n

AOL, Yahoo! to slug it out in India

AOL, Yahoo! to slug it out in India

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

While AOL Chief Operating Officer Ron Grant is himself coming down to Bangalore to officially kick off the Indian face on Thursday, Yahoo!'s soft-spoken co-founder David Filo is set to announce a series of India-specific products tomorrow.

VSNL buys broadband biz of DishnetDSL

VSNL buys broadband biz of DishnetDSL

Rediff.com19 Mar 2004

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd has acquired the narrowband and broadband businesses of Dishnet's Internet service provider division for Rs 270 crore.

3 LeT terrorists killed outside Srinagar; jawan, civilians injured

3 LeT terrorists killed outside Srinagar; jawan, civilians injured

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

The identities and affiliation of the terrorists were yet to be known. Arms and ammunition had been recovered from the site.

Life in most parts of Kashmir limping to normalcy, CM assures justice

Life in most parts of Kashmir limping to normalcy, CM assures justice

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Life in most parts of Kashmir started limping back to normalcy after remaining paralysed for five days due to strikes and protests.

Rivals eat into VSNL's Net share

Rivals eat into VSNL's Net share

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

2 killed in police firing as protests escalate in Arunachal over PRCs

2 killed in police firing as protests escalate in Arunachal over PRCs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Police opened fire when protesters tried to attack the private residence of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu at ESS sector in Itanagar in the afternoon.

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Companies have activated a comprehensive pandemic response plan with requisite risk mitigation protocols for keeping networks working as telecom is an essential service.

BT to buy Mumbai-based i2i

BT to buy Mumbai-based i2i

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

BT group, the UK's incumbent telecom operator will acquire Mumbai-based i2i Enterprise Ltd, a company specialising in Internet protocol services to become a leading global carrier in the local market.

Facebook launches Internet.org amid net neutrality debate in India

Facebook launches Internet.org amid net neutrality debate in India

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Facebook Inc is launching an open platform for online content and application developers to join its Internet.org service.

RIL applies for licence to offer mobile telephony services

RIL applies for licence to offer mobile telephony services

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Reliance Industries, which holds pan-India 4G telecom spectrum for data services, has applied for a licence to offer mobile telephony.

Kashmir unrest: Normal life hit as curfew enters day 32

Kashmir unrest: Normal life hit as curfew enters day 32

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Restrictions on assembly of four or more people were in force in rest of the Valley as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.

Should viewing porn be banned in India?

Should viewing porn be banned in India?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Do you agree with RGV's view that watching porn is 'harmless fun' or do you think it should be banned?

ISPs move Trai against BSNL

ISPs move Trai against BSNL

Rediff.com26 May 2005

VSNL to buy Tyco Global Network

VSNL to buy Tyco Global Network

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

VSNL has agreed to acquire Tyco Global Network, one of the world's most advanced and extensive submarine cable systems for $130 million.

Curfew lifted from Kashmir, except Anantnag

Curfew lifted from Kashmir, except Anantnag

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The incoming facility on prepaid connections has also been restored, but the outgoing calls are barred.

BG to divest Iqara stake

BG to divest Iqara stake

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

VSNL rectifies internet fault

VSNL rectifies internet fault

Rediff.com9 Mar 2003

Subscribers in some parts of northern and western India were unable to connect to the internet owing to the fault.

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.

Google's Street View? No, says India

Google's Street View? No, says India

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The internet services giant wanted to cover most of the Indian territory through the Google Street View.

ISPs too want revision

ISPs too want revision

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Licence fee for ISPs may be cut

Licence fee for ISPs may be cut

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Speedera to hire 40 in India

Speedera to hire 40 in India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

American IT firm Speedera Networks said on Thursday that it was gearing up to double its workforce of 40 professionals at its Bangalore development centre.

Mukesh Ambani is 'Telecom Man of 2004'

Mukesh Ambani is 'Telecom Man of 2004'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Infocomm has been chosen the 'Telecom Man of the Year 2004

Prasad lauds Apple CEO's India commitment, calls for business

Prasad lauds Apple CEO's India commitment, calls for business

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Apple, which is seeing declining sales elsewhere in the world, is betting big on India for growth as sales here saw an impressive 56 per cent growth in the January-March 2016 quarter.