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Bihar elections: Reaching voters in flood-affected areas tough for parties

In a new concern for the Bihar polls, virtual rallies will be relied on more during the pandemic. However, the voters in flood-affected areas may be the missing link, as parties will struggle to reach them.

Sep 26, 2020

Nawakadal encounter: 2 Hizbul terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K

Two terrorists of the Hizbul Mujahideen were killed in a gun battle with security forces on Tuesday, May 19 in Nawakadal locality of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. One of the identified terrorist Junaid Sehrai was the son of Chairman of separatist Tehreek-e Hurriyat Ashraf Sehrai.

May 19, 2020

Srinagar encounter: Terrorists and security forces engage in gunfight; calls, internet suspended

After a brief encounter between Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists and security forces in downtown Srinagar, all telecommunication services have been suspended

May 19, 2020

Economic Survey: Govt's key steps to achieve $5 trillion economy, check here

The Economic Survey noted that the year 2019 was a difficult year for the global economy with world output growth estimated to grow at its slowest pace of 2.9 per cent.

Jan 31, 2020

What is Wi-Fi Calling and how does it work? Compatible devices, benefits and more

Airtel and Jio have recently launched their Wi-Fi calling service in India. Here is how the two services work and its benefits.

Jan 13, 2020

Discontent in ITS officers of BSNL/MTNL after govt revival package

The Indian Telecom Service Association (ITSA) has asked the Central government to issue directions to the DoT, BSNL and MTNL to effectively execute the revival plan announced by the Union government to allocate resources in an optimal manner.

Nov 12, 2019

BSNL gets 50,000, MTNL 3000 application for VRS

Over 50,000 employees of BSNL staff have chosen the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) over the last 4 days and in MTNL out of the target of 15,000, around 3000 employees have opted for the VRS.

Nov 9, 2019

Will official panel proposals help telecom sector survive blow of huge levies?

The official panel may recommend measures to give respite to telecom players Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel without which the two may become unviable leaving the field clear for Reliance Jio.

Nov 4, 2019

Battle of airwaves: Why is India cranking up mobile network in deserted hills?

India feels it is strategically important to strengthen the mobile singals along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in even sparsely populated hills of Arunachal Pradesh to counter the high-power Chinese network incursion.

Oct 26, 2019

Govt plans to merge loss-making state telecoms firms BSNL and MTNL; here's why

The two carriers have struggled to win customers at a time Reliance Industries' telecoms' upstart Jio and rival Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have rolled out 4G services and cut prices on voice and data.

Oct 23, 2019

Reliance Jio prepaid plans with unlimited calls: New 'All-in-One' plans explained

Reliance Jio has launched four new prepaid plans to counter the backlash from IUC charge.

Oct 21, 2019

3 Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Anantnag

Three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists led by commander Nasir Chadru were reportedly killed in the Anantnag encounter.

Oct 16, 2019

Will likely spectrum price cut help telcos avoid plight of aviation sector?

Telcos have been urging the government to cut 5G spectrum base price ahead of the proposed auction; the sector has been facing financial stress caused by high operating costs and low profitability amid intense competition.

Oct 15, 2019

Good news for BSNL employees, cash-strapped telecom firm to give salaries before Diwali

The Finance Ministry and the PMO are in favour of Rs 50,000 crore capital infusion for the revival of the BSNL and MTNL, the state-run telcos.