News for 'mobile-phones'

Budget 2024: What is cheaper, what is costlier

Budget 2024: What is cheaper, what is costlier

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Gold, silver and other precious metals along with imported mobile phones, certain cancer drugs and medical devices are set to become cheaper with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing cuts in customs duty in the Union Budget 2024-25.

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Could launch high-end models once 4G technology picks up in India.

Saif thanks, pays auto driver who took him to hospital

Saif thanks, pays auto driver who took him to hospital

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has met auto-rickshaw driver Bhajan Singh Rana, who rushed him to hospital after he was injured in the knife attack at his home in Mumbai in the wee hours last week, and thanked him for the timely help.

Mobile phone use among youth why Agniveer test went online, says Army

Mobile phone use among youth why Agniveer test went online, says Army

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

There is no change in the syllabus or the test pattern that will be used for the online common entrance examination (CEE), the first level of screening in the recruitment procedure for Agniveers, a top Army official said on Thursday.

Shooter reveals why Anmol Bishnoi 'ordered to kill' Baba Siddique

Shooter reveals why Anmol Bishnoi 'ordered to kill' Baba Siddique

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi had ordered the hit on Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique for his 'association with Dawood Ibrahim and involvement in the 1993 Bombay blasts', alleged main shooter Shivkumar Gautam in his confessional statement to the police.

Mobile phone companies doing a Nano

Mobile phone companies doing a Nano

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

The paradigm shift from focusing on high-end to low-end mobiles is as exciting as the launch of Tata Nano.

Avoid Mini Trade Deal With US

Avoid Mini Trade Deal With US

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The Budget has given signals that India is sensitive to the US needs and willing to walk the extra mile, but if need be, we should respond in equal measure as a sovereign nation, notes Ajay Srivastava.

Unable To Fall Asleep? Try This...

Unable To Fall Asleep? Try This...

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Dr Aarti Ullal lists remedies to help you improve the quality of your sleep.

Kids get raped because of mobile phones: Azam Khan

Kids get raped because of mobile phones: Azam Khan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Friday held mobile phones responsible for rape of minors saying misuse of these gadgets by the younger generation has led to an alarming rise in such cases.

The mobile phone bomb is here

The mobile phone bomb is here

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

Startling revelations from an arrested Lashkar operative.

'Samuels used mobile phone in Nagpur'

'Samuels used mobile phone in Nagpur'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Police sources revealed that the mobile phone that Samuels used was registered in the name of Vasu Gangwani, the liaison officer for the team during its visit to India.

Poll official rejects EVM 'unlocking' news; notices issued to 2 newspapers

Poll official rejects EVM 'unlocking' news; notices issued to 2 newspapers

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Suryavanshi said the personal mobile phone of one Dinesh Gurav, the data entry operator of Jogeshwari assembly constituency, was found in the hands of an unauthorised person and action is being taken in this regard.

The 20 best selling mobile phones of all time

The 20 best selling mobile phones of all time

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Today's top mobile phone makers Samsung and Apple don't feature in the top 15.

India's rural mobile phone base slips further

India's rural mobile phone base slips further

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

According to telcos and analysts, this is due to SIM consolidation happening after the minimum recharge plans were implemented by incumbents.

Crores attend Maha Kumbh, but no call drops or slow internet

Crores attend Maha Kumbh, but no call drops or slow internet

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Telecom service providers and the Maha Kumbh Mela administration are on their toes to ensure smooth connectivity at the grand event set to witness record teledensity.

Infographic: 13 states have more mobile phones than toilets

Infographic: 13 states have more mobile phones than toilets

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

In 13 states and two Union territories, more households have a mobile phone than a toilet.

Soldier held for 'Drishyam' style murder of girlfriend

Soldier held for 'Drishyam' style murder of girlfriend

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

An Army jawan has been arrested by Nagpur Police for allegedly killing his girlfriend and covering her body with cement after burying her, a chilling crime that mirrors a plot from the film Drishyam, an official said on Tuesday.

Mobile phones set to be cheaper

Mobile phones set to be cheaper

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Scrap dealer who shot Baba Siddique dead held in UP

Scrap dealer who shot Baba Siddique dead held in UP

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

In a breakthrough, Mumbai Police and Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday arrested wanted shooter Shivkumar in Nationalist Congress Party politician Baba Siddique murder case from the northern state along with four others, an official said.

7 of the world's most beautiful mobile phones

7 of the world's most beautiful mobile phones

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Here's we have listed the world best-looking mobile phones, ever.

They were crying...: Mamata alleges fishermen tortured in B'desh jail

They were crying...: Mamata alleges fishermen tortured in B'desh jail

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that some of the 95 Indian fishermen released by Bangladesh after being arrested for illegally entering its waters were beaten up in jail. Banerjee, who was in Sagar Island to oversee preparations for the upcoming Ganga Sagar Mela, felicitated the fishermen and described them as "victims of circumstances". She said some fishermen were limping and told her they were assaulted in jail with their hands tied, resulting in injuries below the waist and legs. She also announced two schemes to help fishermen in the state: 'Samudra Sathi' and 'Matsajibi Bandhu'.

Mobile phone radiation affects you: What's the govt doing?

Mobile phone radiation affects you: What's the govt doing?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

While we laud the dramatic rise in India's tele-density thanks to the mobile phone penetration, it is concerning to see most subscribers, including the educated class, unaware of the possible health hazards due to radiation from mobile phones and mobile towers.

As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government, citing a scientist, has asserted that Ganga water at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is as pure as "alkaline water", debunking concerns raised by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) about water quality. The government claims that a scientist found no bacterial growth or decline in the water's pH level, despite millions of devotees bathing in the river. However, experts caution that the quality of the Ganga water is not static and can vary greatly depending on various factors.

Rs 1.82 trn GST from cell phones 5x what PLI allocated

Rs 1.82 trn GST from cell phones 5x what PLI allocated

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Goods and services tax (GST) collections from mobile device companies, amounting to Rs 1.82 trillion between 2020-21 (FY21) and 2023-24 (FY24), have already generated more than five times the revenue for the government compared to the Rs 34,149 crore allocated under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile devices over six years ending 2025-26 (FY26). Currently, the GST on mobile devices stands at 18 per cent.

Now, recharge your mobile phone via wireless

Now, recharge your mobile phone via wireless

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

The tangled chargers could soon be a thing of past, as Japanese scientists have developed a system that would allow you recharge your mobile phones and laptops wirelessly.

Cow dung chip will reduce mobile phone radiation: Govt official

Cow dung chip will reduce mobile phone radiation: Govt official

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The 'chip', named Gausatva Kavach, is manufactured by Rajkot-based Shrijee Gaushala.

Delhi man cons 700 women on dating apps using Brazilian model's pic

Delhi man cons 700 women on dating apps using Brazilian model's pic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Bisht used the fake profiles to connect with women aged between 18 and 30 years on various onlione dating platforms.

Electronics fastest-growing among top 10 export items

Electronics fastest-growing among top 10 export items

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Driven by smartphone, electronics exports have reached $22.5 billion in value in the first eight months of the current financial year (FY25), a near 28 per cent growth over the $17.66 billion electronics exports during the corresponding period of FY24.

How to buy a mobile phone!

How to buy a mobile phone!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

BMW crash: How friend's phone helped track Mihir Shah

BMW crash: How friend's phone helped track Mihir Shah

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Mumbai Police succeeded in hunting down Mihir Shah, accused in the BMW hit-and-run case and son of a Shiv Sena politician, after two days of painstaking probe when his friend made the mistake of switching on his mobile phone only for 15 minutes.

Toshiba, Fujitsu to combine mobile phone biz

Toshiba, Fujitsu to combine mobile phone biz

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Japanese electronic companies Toshiba and Fujitsu will merge their mobile phone businesses in October this year.

ICC clears Aamer of mobile phone use

ICC clears Aamer of mobile phone use

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday cleared Muhammad Aamer of allegations that he used a mobile phone in the dressing room during the ongoing Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, saying there is no evidence of any wrongdoing by the Pakistan pacer.

Kolkata turns off lights to protest against RG Kar incident

Kolkata turns off lights to protest against RG Kar incident

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Kolkata experienced a unique and powerful display of civic solidarity when residents turned off their lights for an hour from 9 pm on Wednesday and came down to the streets with burning candles to protest the murder of the doctor at RG Kar hospital and to express support for the deceased doctor's family.

20 hottest concept mobile phones

20 hottest concept mobile phones

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Ever wondered what the future of mobile phones would be? Well we do. exHIBIT has made a list of what they think are the coolest concept phones presented in 2010. But do not ask where can you find them and at what price.

Odisha college girl blackmailed by boyfriend, gang-raped for days

Odisha college girl blackmailed by boyfriend, gang-raped for days

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Six people, including a minor, were arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old college student for several days and videographing the act in Odisha's Cuttack district, police said on Friday.

Karnataka bans sale of mobile phones to kids

Karnataka bans sale of mobile phones to kids

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

The use of mobile phones will be banned in all schools and colleges.