Centre notifies new Telecommunications Act provisions, focuses on spectrum utilisation

India's Telecommunications Landscape Undergoes Major Shift

India's new Telecommunications Act, 2023, replaces old laws, addressing advancements in the telecom sector. The Act allows government control of telecom services in emergencies, raising concerns about potential misuse of power. Aug 31, 2024
Car manufacturers offer up to Rs 20,000 discount under new scrapping policy Car manufacturers offer up to Rs 20,000 discount under new scrapping policy

India's New Vehicle Scrapping Policy to Boost Cleaner and Efficient Vehicles

India's Vehicle Scrapping Policy encourages the replacement of old vehicles with cleaner ones, offering substantial discounts on new purchases. Major car manufacturers are offering discounts of 1.5% of the ex-showroom price or Rs 20,000, while Mercedes Benz India offers a flat discount of Rs 25,000. The policy also includes benefits like scrap value from Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities and tax concessions. The initiative aims to promote cleaner, safer roads and combat pollution, requiring coordination between manufacturers, scrapping facilities, and the government. Aug 29, 2024
Systems, L3 Harris, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Rolls-Royce, and Thales. These meetings underscore the growing momentum in India-US relations and defence cooperation. Rajnath Singh was on his four-day visit to Washington at the invitation of U

Rajnath Singh interacts with diaspora in US

On the concluding day of his US tour, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, where he interacted with members of the Indian diaspora, describing them as a "living bridge" between India and the United States. Aug 26, 2024
Djokovic calls for 'clear protocols' over doping after Jannik Sinner escapes ban

Djokovic Advocates for Doping Protocol Reform Amid Sinner Controversy

As the US Open looms, the tennis world is embroiled in a doping controversy that has seen the sport's top seed, Jannik Sinner, escape a ban despite testing positive for a banned substance. The incident has prompted calls for reform from none other than Paris Olympics gold medalist, Novak Djokovic, who has urged for clear protocols and standardised approaches to be implemented in the handling of doping cases. Aug 25, 2024
India mobile phone exports reach $6.5 billion in April-July, iPhones lead

India's Mobile Phone Exports Soar; Apple Leads The Way with iPhones

India's mobile phone exports have reached a new high, with a significant contribution from Apple's iPhone exports. According to industry data, exports of mobile phones from India reached $6.5 billion in the April-July period of the fiscal year 2025 (FY25), marking a nearly 40% surge from the same period in the previous fiscal year (FY23). Aug 23, 2024
Mpox

India Braces for Mpox: A New Global Health Threat

The deadly new strain of Mpox, often referred to as monkeypox, has been spreading rapidly across the African continent and beyond, posing a significant threat to global public health. The virus, which was previously confined to isolated regions, is now inching closer to India, with neighboring Pakistan already reporting initial cases. Aug 23, 2024