News for 'mobile application'

Tatas get CCI nod to acquire 64.3% stake in BigBasket

Tatas get CCI nod to acquire 64.3% stake in BigBasket

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The Competition Commission of India has approved Tatas' proposal to acquire up to 64.3 per cent stake in BigBasket, a deal that will provide the diversified group a strong foothold in the fast-growing online grocery market.

Young India to push new Infotainment apps

Young India to push new Infotainment apps

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The new age mobile applications like live TV and video calling will bring about the next level of growth in the cellular industry, says a study.

Mobile industry raises concerns on 'Rs 251 smartphone'

Mobile industry raises concerns on 'Rs 251 smartphone'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Noida-based Ringing Bells is launching India's most affordable smartphone, priced at Rs 251.

HC protects Bengali actress from privacy invasion

HC protects Bengali actress from privacy invasion

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Right to privacy includes right to be forgotten and to be left alone, the Delhi High Court has said while directing various online platforms including YouTube to remove certain objectionable videos and audio clips of a Bengali actress.

Devise the greenest mobile app and win $10,000

Devise the greenest mobile app and win $10,000

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

The United Nations telecommunications agency has launched a contest that will reward the winner with $10,000 for devising the most innovative 'app', or mobile telephone application, that tackles the subject of climate change.

3G mobile telephony is here

3G mobile telephony is here

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Reliance-NVIDIA to build AI supercomputers in India

Reliance-NVIDIA to build AI supercomputers in India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

US technology company NVIDIA and billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries on Friday announced a partnership to build AI supercomputers in India. "The companies will work together to build AI infrastructure that is over an order of magnitude more powerful than the fastest supercomputer in India today," the firms said in a statement. Days before the announcement, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Addressing an event in New Delhi, Gen Pande also said the recent global developments have underscored that the security of the nation can neither be outsourced nor be dependent on the largesse of others.

VOIP 3G rollout to increase mobile Internet cos

VOIP 3G rollout to increase mobile Internet cos

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

To make cheap ILD calls over mobile VOIP, all a mobile phone user has to do is download the 100 kb application iTel mobile dialer developed by Reve Systems, the global pioneer in VOIP

HDFC Bank's mobile recharge via missed call

HDFC Bank's mobile recharge via missed call

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The minimum amount of recharge is Rs 10 and the maximum is Rs 250.

Mobiles, western culture: UP police's BIZARRE reasons for rape

Mobiles, western culture: UP police's BIZARRE reasons for rape

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

After Mulayam Singh Yadav's 'ladke to ladke hain' (boys are boys) remark about rapists, Uttar Pradesh Police has listed mobile phones, western culture and indecent dressing by women as reasons for rape.

Mobile TV hopefuls seek level playing field

Mobile TV hopefuls seek level playing field

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Mobile TV -- basically an application that enables television services on handhelds such as mobiles, handheld TVs, car TV, GPS terminals, game devices, laptop PCs, and other portable devices -- is a step closer to seeing the light of day in India.

RCom to tie up with US giant for application store

RCom to tie up with US giant for application store

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

India's third largest network service provider, Reliance Communications (RCom), is close to signing an agreement with US-based GetJar to launch its own application store (app store, software modules to run specific tasks on own mobiles), sources said.

RCom rolls out its first 3G-mobile scheme

RCom rolls out its first 3G-mobile scheme

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The plan, first initiative by the company to roll out its 3G services, will allow customers access to social networking sites, instant messaging applications, chat services and email accounts like yahoo, gmail and hotmail.

Future of digital payments in India

Future of digital payments in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'

Phone recording, even made illegally, permissible evidence: HC

Phone recording, even made illegally, permissible evidence: HC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

A bench of justice Subhash Vidyarthi made the observation, passing an order on a revision plea moved by Mahant Prasad Ram Tripathi, a former CEO of Fatehgarh Cantonment Board.

Now, exam results on Reliance mobile

Now, exam results on Reliance mobile

Rediff.com4 May 2004

Over 30 million students across the country, who have appeared for Class X and XII besides other competitive exams, can view their results on Reliance mobile phones on its popular mobile portal R-World.

Sebi mulls steps to check risks from new-age apps

Sebi mulls steps to check risks from new-age apps

Rediff.com5 May 2013

The free messaging services available on these platforms seem to have added to their attractiveness among the manipulators

Now, Aadhaar-linked accounts to be basis for mobile payments

Now, Aadhaar-linked accounts to be basis for mobile payments

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The SMS-based application extends DBT's payment architecture to individuals, where their Aadhaar number will be linked to their bank accounts at the back-end.

Google toughens privacy compliance, disclosures for app developers

Google toughens privacy compliance, disclosures for app developers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Tech giant Alphabet on Monday launched a privacy feature on its app marketplace Google Play Store that will require developers to give people more information about how apps collect, share and secure users' data. Users will start seeing the data safety section in Google Play on Tuesday, and developers are required to complete this section for their apps by July 20. As app developers update their functionality or change their data handling practices, they will show the latest in the apps' data safety section.

Free Android app for women's safety

Free Android app for women's safety

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

All one has to do is set some emergency contacts and your phone will send them an emergency SMS with a preset message.

Television channels give mobile TV a shot

Television channels give mobile TV a shot

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

For instance, while Digitial Media Convergence -- a part of ESSEL Group (promoter of ZEE TV) -- provides the mobile TV (also known as the fourth screen -- the other three comprising the silver screen, TV and PC) application service 'ISEE' along with telecom service provider BSNL.

Didn't use the word 'terrorism', never wanted to hurt Hindus: Haasan

Didn't use the word 'terrorism', never wanted to hurt Hindus: Haasan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Amidst a strong buzz of his possible political entry, the veteran actor announced the launch of a 'digital platform' which he said could act as a 'whistle-blower'.

Google launches voice search for Nokia users

Google launches voice search for Nokia users

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The application can be downloaded for free from Google's mobile website m.google.co.in.

This mobile app could be terrorists' new friend!

This mobile app could be terrorists' new friend!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

The Plane Finder AR application, developed by a British firm for the Apple iPhone and Google's Android, allows users to point their phone at the sky and see the position, height and speed of nearby aircraft.

How safe are your mobile wallets?

How safe are your mobile wallets?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

It is suggested that you get your SIM locked with which the wallet account is mapped.

CBI busts fake call centre targeting US citizens, recovers Rs 3 cr, gadgets

CBI busts fake call centre targeting US citizens, recovers Rs 3 cr, gadgets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) and busted a fake tech-support call centre that allegedly defrauded US citizens online.

Mobiles must dance to the tune of radio

Mobiles must dance to the tune of radio

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

In the emerging Asian market, 45 per cent of users listed the availability of FM/AM radio as one of the top choices for purchasing a mobile phone, making it a popular application compared with SMS (texting), internet and camera. The findings can help revival of the radio. "This new outlet through mobile phones may help it sustain its life well into this millennium," Matthew Froggatt, managing director of TNS's Global Technology sector, said.

Now, an Indian mobile wallet that doesn't need pre-loaded cash

Now, an Indian mobile wallet that doesn't need pre-loaded cash

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Bengaluru-based iKaaz Software, a mobile payment solution provider, is launching a new application, MOWA, that works almost like the Apple Pay

'This Is The Action Of A Scared Government'

'This Is The Action Of A Scared Government'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'How can a journalist be accused of terrorism when there is no overt act of terror committed?'

Import restrictions on laptops, tablets imposed

Import restrictions on laptops, tablets imposed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The government on Thursday imposed import restrictions on laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers, ultra small form factor computers, and servers with immediate effect. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in a notification said exemption from import licensing is provided up to 20 items per consignment for R&D, testing, benchmarking and evaluation, repair and return and product development purposes.

Airtel to offer MS Office on mobile

Airtel to offer MS Office on mobile

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Airtel to offer MS Office on mobile

Need a mobile app? You can now get it offline, too

Need a mobile app? You can now get it offline, too

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Since its inception, Onward Mobility has sold over 300,000 apps and is expanding its reach to 25,000 outlets by March next year.

GlobalLogic to offer high quality mobile apps at cheap rates

GlobalLogic to offer high quality mobile apps at cheap rates

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

A leading software R&D service provider to technology companies, GlobalLogic has partnered with Appcelerator, to use Appcelerator Titanium application for creating innovative cloud-connected mobile apps for their 1,000 global customers.

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India may be 15th among the top 25 Artificial Intelligence nations, but it has the 'the greatest upward potential' according to research by Tufts University's business school, the Fletcher School. At the top is the US, followed by China, fighting for global leadership in AI followed by the UK, Japan, and Germany. In the 15th spot, India is ahead of Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, Indonesia and Thailand.

Zomato's revenue from operations doubles to Rs 2,604 cr amid pandemic

Zomato's revenue from operations doubles to Rs 2,604 cr amid pandemic

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Zomato said it has consistently gained market share over the last four years to become the category leader in the food delivery space in India in terms of gross order value from October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021.

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four persons including the MD of the Lava International mobile company and a Chinese national as part of its ongoing money-laundering probe against Chinese smartphone-maker Vivo, official sources said on Tuesday. They identified the four as Hari Om Rai, the MD of Lava International company, Chinese national Guangwen Kyang, chartered accountant Nitin Garg and a person called Rajan Malik. They have been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Parliament breach: 6th accused held, had destroyed evidence

Parliament breach: 6th accused held, had destroyed evidence

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

A sixth arrest has been made in the Parliament security breach case -- Mahesh Kumawat from Rajasthan's Nagaur who was allegedly in contact with the other accused for the last two years for hatching the conspiracy and had destroyed their mobile phones to get rid of the evidence, police said on Saturday.

Vivad Se Vishwas-2: Govt to bring another dispute resolution scheme

Vivad Se Vishwas-2: Govt to bring another dispute resolution scheme

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Vivad Se Vishwas scheme provides for settlement of disputed tax, disputed interests, disputed penalty or disputed fees in relation to an assessment or reassessment order on payment of 100 per cent of the disputed tax and 25 per cent of the disputed penalty or interest or fee.

Wait, your US visa could be coming from China!

Wait, your US visa could be coming from China!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Due to the huge pile-up of visa applications, the US consular officers in the neighbouring country are now adjudicating Indian visa applications where interview requirements have been waived.