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'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

However, he suggested that Ukraine was also somehow involved.

How Jio, Airtel are fighting the data war

How Jio, Airtel are fighting the data war

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The recognition that content - video in particular - will be the next big thing in the telecom wars requires no rocket science.

Now, 'biz on the go' with mobiles

Now, 'biz on the go' with mobiles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Airtel launches new application for conducting business anywhere around the world. Users can install a client application called the Mobile Applications Tool for Enterprises or MATE from Airtel on their handset. MATE is an integrated telecom & IT platform, and enables authorised users only to access their business data through mobile devices.

Recharge your metro smart card the mobile phone way

Recharge your metro smart card the mobile phone way

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched top up (recharge) facility of Metro Smart Cards through approximately 800 such ICICI Bank Business Correspondent Network (Outlets), located across the national capital and NCR region.

Mobile services market in India to reach $19.2 bln in 2014

Mobile services market in India to reach $19.2 bln in 2014

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The mobile user base is expected to grow to 815 million this year, from 755 million connections in 2013.

Mobile rates: Indians pay more than the Americans

Mobile rates: Indians pay more than the Americans

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

India ranks 83, among 166 countries, in spending on mobile rates

Is your mobile phone smart enough?

Is your mobile phone smart enough?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2005

3G: Users may find data services too costly

3G: Users may find data services too costly

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

With private operators having to shell out huge sums to get their 3G licenses, tariffs are likely to be expensive, if not prohibitive, for the masses in the early years.

How can Indian banks prevent data theft?

How can Indian banks prevent data theft?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

After the recent attack on debit cards exposed the gaps in their security systems, banks are getting serious about data privacy.

ISPs find work-from-home has boosted demand for data

ISPs find work-from-home has boosted demand for data

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Feedback from telecom members indicated a 10 per cent increase in traffic, but no fears of choked networks. Telcos currently use 65-70 per cent of the network capacity. In other words, they have enough additional capacity to handle the new pressure without clogging the system.

Udupi washroom video case: BJP's Khushbu rejects communal angle

Udupi washroom video case: BJP's Khushbu rejects communal angle

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Sundar, who reached the paramedical college on Thursday morning, accompanied by Udupi district Superintendent of Police Akshay Hakay Machhindra and other officials of the commission, is holding talks with the college management, the victim and the students involved in the incident as part of her enquiry.

Snag set right, tunnel rescue may finish by...: Top official

Snag set right, tunnel rescue may finish by...: Top official

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'The situation is much better now. Last night, we had to work on two things. First, we had to revamp the platform of the machine... Parsons Company had done the ground penetration radar, through which we got to know that for the next 5 meters, there is no metallic obstruction. This means that our drilling should be smooth. When we were taking out the debris, we got two mangled pipes'

Indian companies look to cash in on bulging infrastructure order book

Indian companies look to cash in on bulging infrastructure order book

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Investments worth more than Rs 80 trillion are expected in roads, railways and urban infrastructure between now and FY30 and the supply chains helping to build this core infrastructure are also readying to cash in on the growth. In the first half of the current financial year, orders worth more than Rs 2.6 trillion were tendered in the roads and railways segment alone, according to data sourced from ICRA Ratings and Research. "India's transportation infrastructure sector is in high gear, and we enjoy a sizable share of it," said S V Desai, whole time director and senior executive vice president (Civil Infrastructure) for Larsen & Toubro.

Pakistan's nukes expected to number 200 by 2025: Report

Pakistan's nukes expected to number 200 by 2025: Report

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

"We estimate that Pakistan now has a nuclear weapons stockpile of approximately 170 warheads. The US Defense Intelligence Agency projected in 1999 that Pakistan would have 60 to 80 warheads by 2020, but several new weapon systems have been fielded and developed since then, which leads us to a higher estimate," the Nuclear Notebook column published in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on September 11 said.

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The fraud is the electronic voting machine is being manipulated by humans, and not counting the votes that is shown on VVPAT.'

17 mn mobile users added in July: Trai

17 mn mobile users added in July: Trai

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

According to data released by the telecom regulator, the wireless subscriber base increased from 635.51 million in June to 652.42 million by the end of July, 2010, registering a growth of 2.66 per cent.

Bharti Airtel net profit soars 49.2% to Rs 3,006 cr in Q4

Bharti Airtel net profit soars 49.2% to Rs 3,006 cr in Q4

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted a 49.2 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 3,005.6 crore for the January-March quarter of 2022-23 on the back of new 4G customers and strong growth in average revenue per user (ARPU). The company had recorded a net profit of Rs 2,007.8 crore in the same period a year ago. Bharti Airtel's consolidated revenue from operations grew by 14.31 per cent to Rs 36,009 crore during the reported quarter from Rs 31,500.3 crore in the March 2022 quarter.

One nation, one number: Full mobile number portability is here

One nation, one number: Full mobile number portability is here

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Currently, MNP is only available within a state/circle.

4G internet being restored in entire J-K after 18 months

4G internet being restored in entire J-K after 18 months

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

High-speed mobile internet services had been restored in two districts -- Ganderbal in Kashmir region and Udhampur in Jammu region -- in August last year.

Trai to update quality of service parameters soon; to meet telcos next month

Trai to update quality of service parameters soon; to meet telcos next month

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

State-level reports every quarter for service quality and artificial intelligence-based solutions may be officially mandated as part of a set of more stringent, updated quality-of-service (QoS) norms by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) soon. The new norms will also factor in user experience for 5G networks, officials informed Business Standard. In February, Trai asked telecommunication (telecom) service providers (TSPs) to submit updates on measures taken to reduce call drops and lags and raise the quality of connection.

Delhi police receives report on contents of Sunanda's mobiles

Delhi police receives report on contents of Sunanda's mobiles

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The Delhi police has received a report from Gandhinagar-based Directorate of Forensic Science

IT firms widen base with big data

IT firms widen base with big data

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Amid subdued demand for traditional information technology (IT) services offerings, Indian IT services players are betting on big data, as this is high on clients' agenda.

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.

Get free voice minutes for watching ads on mobile!

Get free voice minutes for watching ads on mobile!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Tata Docomo, the mobility and business services brand of Tata Teleservices, on Tuesday launched a mobile advertising application 'GET' that allows users to get free voice minutes for viewing ads on their handsets.

Charge for data, not for making calls: Sibal

Charge for data, not for making calls: Sibal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Kapil Sibal said the operators need to change their mindset by moving away from voice services to data.

Govt to now sell discounted tomatoes at Rs 80/kg

Govt to now sell discounted tomatoes at Rs 80/kg

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The Centre will sell tomatoes at Rs 80 per kg from Sunday, as against Rs 90 per kg earlier, to provide relief to people from high prices of the key kitchen item in retail markets.

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

False and acrimonious debates such as Modi versus Manmohan might allow for victories that are political and partisan. But the real loser is the nation, India and Bharat, notes Arvind Subramanian, former chief economic advisor to the Modi government in its first term.

Samsung leads India mobile phone market, but losing grip

Samsung leads India mobile phone market, but losing grip

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Samsung may be the leader in the burgeoning Indian mobile market.

Jio adds 17.6 lakh users in Oct; Airtel, VIL lose subscribers

Jio adds 17.6 lakh users in Oct; Airtel, VIL lose subscribers

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

India's largest telecom operator Reliance Jio gained 17.6 lakh mobile subscribers in October 2021 while market rivals Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea lost a cumulative 14.5 lakh users during the month, according to the latest data released by TRAI on Monday. Bharti Airtel lost 4.89 lakh mobile users in October, while Vodafone Idea lost 9.64 lakh subscribers during the reported period. Reliance Jio's mobile subscriber base surged to 42.65 crore in October, as the telco added 17.61 lakh mobile users in the month, according to data by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In a televised screening for Indian journalists on Wednesday, the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi held a screening that revealed horrific and chilling videos of October 7, the day when over 2,000 terrorists entered Israel from the Gaza Strip and carried out what is being considered the biggest terror attack against the Jewish nation.

Mobile handset sales in India: Who are the toppers?

Mobile handset sales in India: Who are the toppers?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The Indian mobile handset market saw a drop of 5 per cent in revenues in FY 2011-12.

Biden urged to delay recognition of new Pak govt over rigging concerns

Biden urged to delay recognition of new Pak govt over rigging concerns

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The lawmakers expressed concerns about "pre- and post-poll rigging in Pakistan's recent parliamentary elections" and urged the US Congress to "withhold recognition of a new government in Pakistan until a thorough, transparent, and credible investigation of election interference has been conducted".

China launches world's first 4G mobile

China launches world's first 4G mobile

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

China has launched the world's first fourth-generation (4G) mobile communication system in Shanghai.

Tax poser in the way of Hyundai local arm listing

Tax poser in the way of Hyundai local arm listing

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Company is considering tax implications of listing its Indian unit before taking a final call, according to sources privy to the development. Hyundai Motor is mulling an initial public offering (IPO) for its Indian arm to raise around $3 billion (at a valuation of up to $30 billion), and talks are in the early stages between the company and bankers, banking sources revealed. Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), however, declined to comment on the development.

It's a wonder that I made it out alive: Prof Saibaba

It's a wonder that I made it out alive: Prof Saibaba

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba, who was released from the Nagpur Central Jail on Thursday after his acquittal in an alleged Maoist links case, said it's a 'wonder that he could come out alive' despite suffering the 'brutal' jail life.

Get RCom's mobile Internet card @ Rs 2,990

Get RCom's mobile Internet card @ Rs 2,990

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The company has also entered into alliances with laptop manufacturers to bundle Reliance NetConnect Data Cards, its President (Personal Business) S P Shukla told a press conference in Bangalore.

Next spectrum auction likely in February

Next spectrum auction likely in February

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The next spectrum auction will be held in late February 2024 and the reserve price for most bands will remain the same as the 2022 auction, department of telecommunications (DoT) officials have said. The government expects operators to go for low bands beginning in 600 megahertz (MHz), licences for many of which are lapsing soon. Back in September 2021, the government had decided that spectrum auctions should be held annually.

Blast near Israeli embassy: What the cops have found so far

Blast near Israeli embassy: What the cops have found so far

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Officials probing a blast that occurred near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi suspect it was a well-orchestrated plan, knowing that no CCTV camera was installed on Prithviraj Road, police sources said on Wednesday.

Firms irked by RBI's order to store payments data in India

Firms irked by RBI's order to store payments data in India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

While most banks in India store all this data on Indian servers in their core banking systems, the current directive addresses new-age payment and fintech companies operating in the space