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Major 'push' to Atmanirbhar Bharat as debt-laden Videocon puts its assets on sale

Videocon was once the best-performing company in India with a standalone profit of over Rs 800 crores with a focused approach in the consumer electronics business during three financial years until September 2008.

Jun 10, 2020

Sachin Kalantri, Senior Director, Product Marketing at Qualcomm India

'5G is the need of the hour but COVID-19 delaying launch plans,' says Qualcomm India top exec [Exclusive]

The DoT, GoI has delayed the 5G auction plans further towards the end of this year, and the 5G rollout is likely to happen in 2021-22. Sachin Kalantri, Senior Director, Product Marketing at Qualcomm India tells us why 5G is the need of the hour and a lot more.

Jun 5, 2020

4,000 migrant workers gather at Bengaluru's Palace Grounds to register and return home amid lockdown

How to ensure your safety in malls, religious places and hotels in Karnataka from June 8

From Aarogya Setu app to one-meter distance, check out the measures you should follow in malls, temples, hotels, and restaurants from June 8.

Jun 4, 2020

Amazon in talks to buy $2 billion stake in Indian telco Bharti Airtel

Amazon counts India as a crucial growth market where it has committed $6.5 billion in investments mainly toward expanding its e-commerce footprint.

Jun 4, 2020

Fake vehicle RCs, insurance policies: Bengaluru Police uncover scam, arrest two

Bengaluru City Police team led by PI Hazresh busted fake insurance and RC card scam, arresting two of the accused.

Jun 3, 2020

Flying from Bengaluru gets expensive as BIAL hikes development fee | Details here

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has raised User Development Fee (UDF) by 3 per cent and 17 per cent for domestic and international passengers respectively.

May 31, 2020

Here's why Google is mulling stake in debt laden Vodafone Idea

As per the order of the Supreme Court, Vodafone Idea owes as much as Rs 54,000 crore in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues to the government.

May 29, 2020

Majority of trucks have no drivers amid Coronavirus lockdown; smart operating models explored

The coronavirus-led lockdown has had a severe impact on the trucking sector due to the shortage of truck drivers. This article talks about how two-third of the trucks in India are idling, which is a serious cause for concern.

May 23, 2020

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, smiles as he attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2018.

Private equity firm KKR to invest Rs 11,367 crore in Reliance Jio for 2.32% stake

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Jio Platforms Limited, India's leading digital services platform, announced on Friday that US private equity fund, KKR will invest Rs 11,367 crore into Jio Platforms.

May 22, 2020

No COVID-19 screening for inter-district private travel, pass to exit K'taka

Karnataka government has issued a clarification on some relaxations regarding inter-district and inter-state travels.

May 22, 2020

Aarogya Setu app must, 1 check-in bag: All you need to know for travelling by air from May 25

Strict compliance of the guidelines will have to be followed by both passengers and the staff at airports

May 21, 2020

Karnataka bus services resumed, skyrocketing prices for travel passes receive criticism

As a strong blow on the travellers, the BMTC has increased its bus fares to a minimum of Rs 70 (daily pass) even for single-trip journeys.

May 20, 2020

Reliance-Microsoft cloud tie-up poses threat to Amazon, Google in India

After Facebook, Microsoft mulling investment in Reliance Jio; here are the signs

Several stock market analysts are of the opinion that Microsoft could soon follow Facebook's footsteps and buy stakes in Reliance Jio.

May 20, 2020

No relief for aviation sector; Centre's projected savings of Rs 1,000 cr inflated

Experts contend that there is hardly any room left for further significant shortening of routes, but even if it's done by opening up more air space, it will have a marginal effect in terms of savings for the airlines.

May 19, 2020

Bharti Airtel reports fourth-quarter loss of Rs 5,237 crore amid lockdown

Indian telecom firms raised tariffs late last year after the Supreme Court upheld a demand by India's telecoms department that wireless carriers pay 920 billion Indian rupees