Centre simplifies approval norms for telecom licenses, wireless equipment

NEW DELHI: The Centre has announced several key changes to simplify approval processes for telecom licenses and wireless equipment, in its bid to further pursue structural reforms and ease of doing business in the telecom sector. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) introduced changes to the approval processes for issuing Experimental Licenses, Demonstration Licenses, and Equipment […]

Over 49,000 Indian students studying in Germany, most in engineering

NEW DELHI: Like last year, Germany recorded the highest number (49,483) of foreign students from India, as per a statement from DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service said. With 15.1 per cent rise within a year, India becomes the largest group of international students enrolled at German universities, surpassing China, according to winter semester 2023-24 […]

HP, Padget to manufacture laptops, PCs in India, create 1,500 direct jobs: IT minister

NEW DELHI: Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that consumer electronics majors HP Inc and Padget Electronics have signed an MoU to manufacture HP laptops, personal computers, and All-in-One PCs at a factory in Tamil Nadu. Vaishnaw, who is also the Union Minister for Railways and I&B, told reporters here that this is […]

Apple introduces new iPhone 16 series, available in India from Sep 20

NEW DELHI: Tech giant Apple introduced its much-anticipated iPhone 16 series with Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, camera control, innovative pro-camera features and a big leap in battery life. Powered by the A18 Pro chip, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max feature a new 48MP Fusion camera with a faster quad-pixel sensor that […]

Revenues from online gaming surged 412 pc at Rs 6,909 crore: FM

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday informed that revenue from online gaming has increased 412 per cent, reaching Rs 6,909 crore in six months, from the increased levy on the sector. Addressing a press conference after the 54th GST Council meeting, the Finance Minister said revenues of casinos have “jumped by 30 per […]

Losses from crypto scams surge by 45% in US, India loses $44 mn in 2023

NEW DELHI: There has been a significant spike in cryptocurrency-related frauds, with the United States losing over USD 5.6 billion registering a surge of 45 per cent in 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said in a report. India ranked fifth globally in terms of the number of cryptocurrency-related complaints, with 840 cases reported, […]

Maharashtra Guv inaugurates iconic statue of NSE Bull, launches Coffee Table Book

SRINAGAR: Governor of Maharashtra C P Radhakrishnan inaugurated the iconic statue of NSE Bull and launched a commemorative Coffee Table Book titled “The Journey of Empowering 1.4 billion Dreams,” at NSE Headquarters today along with Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE. The statue of NSE Bull represents strength, power, and resilience—qualities that are key to […]

EVs can maintain cost without subsidies but won’t oppose incentives: Gadkari

NEW DELHI: With falling lithium-ion battery prices, electric vehicles can now maintain cost without subsidies but it is for the finance and heavy industries ministries to decide if incentives need to be given to electric vehicles, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday. Speaking at the annual session of Automotive Components Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Gadkari, […]