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Mobile tariff hike: Centre responds, says market's demand and supply decide it

The government has responded to misleading claims regarding recent mobile services tariff hike, saying with three private and one public sector players, the current mobile services market operates through the market forces of demand and supply.

Jul 6, 2024

Airtel denies alleged data breach of 37.5 crore customers information [details]

Amidst reports of a serious data breach regarding the leakage of its customer details, Airtel India today has denied such reports. The alleged breach involved the leakage of personal details of over 37.5 crore Indian customers, which is reported to have been put online for sale.

Jul 5, 2024

Tata Group retains the spot as India's most valuable brand

The report noted that Tata's ranking reflects the group's strategic initiatives and extensive growth efforts

Jul 1, 2024

Market This Week: PMI data, budget and auto sales to be key triggers

Indian equity indices closed with gains last week despite mixed cues from global peers. Frontline indices both Sensex and Nifty posted gains of more than 2 per cent making their fourth consecutive week of growth.

Jun 30, 2024

Mobile tariff hike may result in Rs 20,000 cr additional operating profits for telcos: Experts

The latest round of 15-20 per cent mobile tariff hikes for prepaid and postpaid plans by telecom service providers (TSPs) can result in additional operating profits of around Rs 20,000 crore for the industry once these hikes are fully absorbed, industry experts said on Friday.

Jun 28, 2024

Reports of second BSNL data breach raise major privacy and security concerns [details]

It has been reported that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has faced a serious data breach, a second in the last few months. The breach is said to include sensitive user and operational data. As part of the attack on BSNL servers, the unknown entity is said to possess "SIM card details, home location register data, and server-related critical security keys".

Jun 27, 2024

5G data consumption 4 times faster than 4G in India

5G subscriptions to reach 840 million in India by 2029 end: Report

5G subscriptions are projected to reach around 840 million in India by the end of 2029, accounting for 65 per cent of mobile subscriptions in the region, a new report showed on Wednesday.

Jun 26, 2024

After reaching peak, Sensex opens flat amid selling in midcap stocks

At 9:42 a.m., Sensex was up 49 points or 0.06 per cent, at 78,103 and Nifty was down 11 points or 0.05 per cent, at 23,709.

Jun 26, 2024

TRAI tells mobile firms to enhance apps, web portals to curb spam messages

In a bid to curb spam calls and messages, the government has issued fresh directions to mobile services providers.

Jun 25, 2024

Centre begins auction for telecom spectrum worth Rs 96,238 crore

The Centre on Tuesday announced it has begun the auction of spectrum worth Rs 96,238.45 crore for telecom services.

Jun 25, 2024

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA)

Unsolicited calls, messages? Consumer Affairs Dept Seeks Public Input on Draft Guidelines

In a significant move aimed at curbing the menace of unsolicited and unwarranted business communication, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has sought public comments on Draft Guidelines for the Prevention and Regulation of Unsolicited and Unwarranted Business Communication, 2024.

Jun 21, 2024

Sensex down 28 points after opening in green, Nifty down 16 points

At 9.50 a.m., Sensex was down 28 points or 0.04 per cent, at 77,309 and Nifty was down 16 points or 0.07 per cent at 23,499.

Jun 20, 2024

Electricity KYC update scam: Using Chakshu portal, Centre traces 392 handsets, 31,740 mobile numbers

Using the 'Chakshu' portal for reporting and analysing fraudulent activities, DoT initially identified five suspect numbers.

Jun 18, 2024

Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy questions use of EVMs, calls for ballot papers

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president reminded that almost every developed country is using ballot papers.