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Rail strikes, fare rises and broken signals: Why train passengers nationwide facing continued misery this year
1 month, 1 week ago

Rail strikes, fare rises and broken signals: Why train passengers nationwide facing continued misery this year

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery A combination of toxic industrial relations, widespread infrastructure failures and repeated line closures could undermine travellers’ …

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IBM to supply tech for new Emergency Services Network
2 months, 1 week ago

IBM to supply tech for new Emergency Services Network

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Home Office said the system will help provide vital information to emergency services more …

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Merchant network at the core of Fino’s small finance bank bid
3 months, 1 week ago

Merchant network at the core of Fino’s small finance bank bid

Live Mint  

Fino Payments Bank plans to use its network of merchants as the first set of customers to lend to, while also using them as loan collection points, if the regulator approves its proposal to convert into a small finance bank. Rishi Gupta, managing director and chief executive of Fino Payments Bank, said in an interview that a significant portion of …

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927 Karnataka villages lack 4G network reveals Ministry of Communications
3 months, 2 weeks ago

927 Karnataka villages lack 4G network reveals Ministry of Communications

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Communications in the Rajya Sabha has recently presented data that showed that as of September 30, 2024, 927 villages in Karnataka still do not have the 4G network. The Ministry highlighted the ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide under the 4G Saturation Project scheme, executed through the Digital Bharat Nidhi, previously known as the Universal Service …

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CUMTA study to boost last-mile connectivity
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CUMTA study to boost last-mile connectivity

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority has appointed Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Ltd to conduct a study and prepare ‘Bus transport and last mile connectivity improvement plan’ for Chennai Metropolitan Area covering 5,904 sq.km. The study aims to review all bus service operations, routes and route network operating in the CMA and suggest phase-wise improvements in existing service operations, …

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Better mobile signals soon, from space
7 months, 1 week ago

Better mobile signals soon, from space

China Daily  

The Long March 6A rocket blasts off in Shanxi province on Tuesday. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY A group of 18 communication satellites, the first batch of the planned Qianfan network, were lifted by a Long March 6A rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province and placed into their preset orbit on Aug 6. As its name shows, Qianfan …

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'Living Nostradamus' warns more cyber attacks to 'sabotage global communication' are due to occur - resulting in large scale blackouts
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Living Nostradamus' warns more cyber attacks to 'sabotage global communication' are due to occur - resulting in large scale blackouts

Daily Mail  

A man who's been dubbed the 'living Nostradamus' has warned more cyber attacks are due to occur, resulting in a large scale blackouts around the world. Athos Salomé, 36, from Brazil, who was dubbed the 'living Nostradamus' has warned more cyber attacks are due to occur resulting in a large scale blackouts around the world According to Salomé hacker groups …

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Broadcast law overhaul seeks to cover OTTs, digital media
1 year, 4 months ago

Broadcast law overhaul seeks to cover OTTs, digital media

Hindustan Times  

The ministry of information and broadcasting released the Broadcasting Services Bill, 2023 for consultation on Friday, seeking to replace the current Cable Television Networks Act, 1995 in order to consolidate all existing laws and policies under one unified framework. All programmes and The Bill also empowers the central government to regulate services "other than broadcasting services that are intricately linked …

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Explained | Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?
1 year, 6 months ago

Explained | Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On July 7, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India invited responses to a consultation paper it released on a regulatory mechanism for over-the-top communication services. The TRAI has also asked stake holders to define OTT, and a proposal on cost-sharing mechanisms between Telecom Service Providers and OTT services. COAI argues, “OTT communication service providers neither contribute …

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New blue light communications system hit by fresh delays
2 years ago

New blue light communications system hit by fresh delays

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Home Office is still unable to say when a …

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Setting-Up Naval Communication Network By Subcontractor For BSNL, Attracts 12% GST: Maharashtra AAAR
2 years, 1 month ago

Setting-Up Naval Communication Network By Subcontractor For BSNL, Attracts 12% GST: Maharashtra AAAR

Live Law  

The Maharashtra Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling has ruled that 12% GST is applicable on setting up the Naval Communication Network as a subcontractor for the Indian Navy on behalf of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.The two-member bench of Dr. D. K. Srinivas and Rajeev Kumar Mital, while allowing the appeal, observed that the Navy has ruled that 12% GST is …

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Microsoft reveals what caused massive Teams and Outlook outage in India last week
2 years, 1 month ago

Microsoft reveals what caused massive Teams and Outlook outage in India last week

India Today  

Microsoft services such as Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Azure, and Microsoft 365 experienced a significant outage in India and other parts of the world last week. The company has now provided more clarity and stated that the outage was caused by a change in the Microsoft Wide Area Network. Speaking on what caused the issue, Microsoft says the outage was due …

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BSNL to launch 5G in August 2023, but before that it will launch 4G across India
2 years, 5 months ago

BSNL to launch 5G in August 2023, but before that it will launch 4G across India

India Today  

India's two big private telecom operators, Reliance Jio and Airtel, have started rolling out the 5G services in India and are expected to spread the service across India by 2024. Minister of Communication Ashwini Vaishnaw recently revealed that the government-led telecom network BSNL is on track to launch the 4G services in the country by January 2023. Announcing the 5G …

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Elon Musk says Starlink network in Ukraine has not received U.S. funding
2 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk says Starlink network in Ukraine has not received U.S. funding

The Hindu  

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday SpaceX's Starlink services have not received any funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, a day after reports said The Pentagon is considering paying for the Starlink satellite network in war-torn Ukraine. SpaceX is losing approximately $20 million a month from unpaid service and costs related to security measures for cyberwar defence, but "we'll …

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Jio and Airtel rolling out 5G services in some cities, but what about Vodafone Idea?
2 years, 5 months ago

Jio and Airtel rolling out 5G services in some cities, but what about Vodafone Idea?

India Today  

5G services in India were launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month. Following the launch, two telecom giants, Jio and Airtel, launched their 5G services in select cities. As per media reports, Vi is facing funding issues and hence, is unable to roll out 5G services in India. To recall, Vodafone Idea MD and CEO Ravinder Takkar announced the …

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Worst year for trains EVER: Strikes, heatwave and Covid leads to 3.6% of services being cancelled
2 years, 7 months ago

Worst year for trains EVER: Strikes, heatwave and Covid leads to 3.6% of services being cancelled

Daily Mail  

The UK has seen its worst ever year for trains in 2022 after strikes, heatwaves and Covid-related staff sickness left 3.6 per cent of planned services being cancelled. This comes in a week of strikes for national rail services and Transport for London, leaving only a fifth of Britain's train services operating on Thursday and Saturday. Pictured, commuters on Monday …

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Reliance Jio Users In Mumbai Are Facing Network Outage; Company Working On Fix
3 years, 1 month ago

Reliance Jio Users In Mumbai Are Facing Network Outage; Company Working On Fix

News 18  

Reliance Jio network seems to be having issues with its network in parts of Mumbai, Maharashtra, according to several reports on Twitter. Jio users on Twitter from Mumbai have taken to social media to report the disruption in service for their Reliance Jio network in parts of Mumbai. Don’t restart your phone again n again 😅 #JioDown pic.twitter.com/YAuwhzeuJ4— Sonu Prajapati …

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Post offices to be linked to bank network, ATMs
3 years, 1 month ago

Post offices to be linked to bank network, ATMs

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In a bid to help expand the reach of financial services to the last mile, the Union Budget 2022 announced bringing 1.5 lakh post offices into the core banking system, and setting up digital banking units in 75 districts, to mark 75 years of Independence, by scheduled commercial banks. “In 2022, 100 per cent of 1.5 lakh post offices …

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Train cancellations hit UK ahead of Christmas
3 years, 3 months ago

Train cancellations hit UK ahead of Christmas

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. GWR, which links London Paddington with the west of England and South Wales, is telling passengers: “With rising numbers of …

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OneWeb appoints Srikanth Balachandran as CFO
4 years, 1 month ago

OneWeb appoints Srikanth Balachandran as CFO

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: OneWeb, a broadband satellite communications company acquired by a consortium of investors comprising the UK government and Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Global, has appointed Srikanth Balachandran as chief financial officer. "He will assume responsibility for helping us deliver our ambitious business plan, securing additional funding and establishing high standards of governance,” said Neil Masterson, chief executive, OneWeb. In January, …

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5G in India, are we there yet?
4 years, 1 month ago

5G in India, are we there yet?

India Today  

5G has been a hot topic of discussion this year, with telecom giants Jio and Airtel announcing the plans for 5G in India, awaiting the spectrum auction slated for March 2021 and government approvals. According to Qualcomm, "5G wireless technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a …

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Widespread Internet Outages Hit Northeast U.S.
4 years, 2 months ago

Widespread Internet Outages Hit Northeast U.S.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Internet users across the northeast U.S. experienced widespread outages for several hours Tuesday, interrupting work and school because of an unspecified Verizon network issue. “An internet issue impacting the quality of our Fios service throughout the Northeast has been resolved,” said spokesman Jim Greer in an emailed statement Tuesday afternoon. At Galvin Middle School in Wakefield, Massachusetts, …

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BSNL starts telecom operations in Delhi and Mumbai, takes over MTNL's mobile network
4 years, 2 months ago

BSNL starts telecom operations in Delhi and Mumbai, takes over MTNL's mobile network

India Today  

Government-owned telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has taken over Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited ’s network in Mumbai and Delhi from January 2021, according to a circular by the Department of Telecommunications. ET Telecom cited DoT’s letter with the proposal that stated, "As proposed by BSNL earlier vide its letter dated October 27, 2020, and agreed by MTNL, BSNL will run …

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SBI Card joins hands with American Express to offer premium benefits, services
4 years, 5 months ago

SBI Card joins hands with American Express to offer premium benefits, services

Live Mint  

SBI Card has joined hands with American Express to offer global benefits and exclusive privileges for consumers in India. Under this agreement, SBI Card's top-end products SBI Card ELITE and SBI Card PRIME will be available on American Express’ global network. SBI Card ELITE and SBI Card PRIME bring cardholders complimentary membership to loyalty programs of marquee brands like Vistara …

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