In response to inquiries about the current industry structure and the survival prospects of Vodafone, Bharti Enterprises chairman Sunil Mittal expressed uncertainty, stating, “It is very hard to say.” Mittal highlighted the government’s strong support for Vi, mentioning the conversion of a significant outstanding amount into equity. With the government holding a 33.1% stake...
Read MoreDelhi court denies bail to Lava International MD, Hariom Rai, in a case related to money laundering and tax dodging by Vivo and its associates. Judge Kiran Gupta noted that Rai neither falls in the category of “sick” nor “infirm” as specified under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, under which Rai...
Read MoreFormer world champion Viswanathan Anand is happy with India’s chess dominance. Indian Grandmasters will compete in the FIDE Candidates Tournament. Anand expects them to surpass his career best rating. India has a strong pipeline of talented players. Anand reflects on the growth of online chess and the importance of over-the-board tournaments. Gukesh did it...
Read MoreHome minister Amit Shah inaugurates Assam Rifles’ cyber security operations centre (CSOC) in Laitkor, Shillong. The centre monitors the Assam Rifles wide area network (ARWAN), prevents cyber violations and strengthens the cyber security posture of the force. Shah praises Assam Rifles’ efforts in modernizing operations and ensuring secure digital services.
Read MoreMore girls than boys aspire to continue studying after class XII in rural India, says ASER 2023 report released on Wednesday. In general, boys were able to take or at least shape these decisions by dropping out regardless of their family’s preferences. Among girls, these decisions were often not in their hands, it says....
Read MoreTurkey’s first astronaut, Alper Gezeravci, embarked on a space journey alongside a European crew, marking a milestone for Axiom Space. The crew, including Walter Villadei, began their 36-hour journey to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule propelled by a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. Upon arrival, the crew is set...
Read MoreThe Delhi High Court, on Thursday, declined to prevent authorities from evicting TMC leader and former MP Mahua Moitra from her government bungalow after the cancellation of allotment following her expulsion. Justice Girish Kathpalia observed that Mahua had been assigned the accommodation as a Member of Parliament, and since she has been expelled without...
Read MoreA custom study commissioned by Amazon reveals that Indian audiences prefer streaming their favorite movies and shows on their TVs using streaming sticks. The study also shows that 78% of respondents prefer streaming on TVs compared to other devices. The study was conducted by NielsenIQ and included 800 respondents from major Indian cities.
Read MoreSurfshark analyzed data privacy practices of popular apps, finding Facebook and Instagram as the most data-hungry. X (formerly Twitter) collected less data but eagerly shared it with third parties. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg ordered to participate in a deposition related to a lawsuit, potentially impacting Meta’s data privacy practices.
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