Leading telecom company Bharti Airtel on Friday announced the launch of 5G services in Pune. Airtel 5G Plus services would be available to customers in a phased manner as the company continues to construct its network and complete the roll-out. The telecom company said customers with fifth-generation (5G)-enabled devices would enjoy high-speed Airtel 5G Plus […]
Taiwan to fine Apple supplier Foxconn for unauthorized investment from China
The Taiwanese government has said it will fine Apple supplier Foxconn for an unauthorized investment from China even after the company agreed to sell its stake to another Chinese company, Focus Taiwan reported. The Ministry of Economic Affairs, on December 17, said that Hon Hai, which is 99.99 percent owned […]
Jio launches 5G services with unlimited data for iPhone 12 and above
Reliance Jio on Thursday announced that users of iPhone 12 and above would get the Jio True 5G services with unlimited data, starting today. Jio also mentioned in the statement that these users need to update to the latest iPhone iOS and carrier settings. The company said it had provided Jio Welcome Offer on users’ numbers to enable […]
Vikram S Kirloskar, Vice Chairperson of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, passes away at 64
Vikram S. Kirloskar, Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor passed away on Tuesday at the age of 64. “We are extremely saddened to inform the untimely demise of Mr. Vikram S. Kirloskar, Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor on 29th November 2022,” a company statement informed about the demise. “At this time of grief, we […]
Elon Musk alleges Apple threatened to remove Twitter from its store
Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Monday alleged that US technology giant Apple threatened to remove Twitter from its App Store. Along with this, he said that the reason behind this action was not given. In a tweet, Musk wrote that Apple has also threatened to pull Twitter from its App […]
Another Amazon business in India is being shut down as part of Amazon’s cost-cutting efforts
As part of its annual operating planning review process and cost-saving measures, Amazon is closing its wholesale distribution business in India. There are three distribution centers in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Hubli. In order to support small businesses, the company purchases fast consumable products from businesses and distributes them wholesale directly […]
Paytm Payments Services to resubmit application for authorization to provide aggregation services
Digital payments and financial services company Paytm has shared an update with the exchanges about its 100 per cent subsidiary, Paytm Payments Services. The fintech company said that it has received a letter from the Reserve Bank of India in response to an application from its subsidiary for the authorization to provide […]
Jio True 5G services are now available across all districts in Gujarat
Jio launched its 5G services in around four cities at launch and has been expanding the coverage ever since. Gujrat is the first state in India to have 100% coverage of Jio True 5G, as Jio has made its 5G service available in all 33 district headquarters. Additionally, the company […]
IndiGo inaugurates its second MRO facility at Kempegowda International Airport.
Low-cost carrier IndiGo inaugurated its second maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at the Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru) on Thursday. The 13,000-sq mt hangar is built on five acres of land and is the second largest maintenance facility at the Bengaluru Airport. The largest airline in the country has signed a 20-year pact with […]
India’s readymade garment exports to surpass USD 30 billion by 2027: Report
Having adequate raw materials and a large workforce, India is poised to grab the opportunity in the global readymade garments market. Indian readymade garments exports are expected to surpass the USD 30 billion mark by 2027, thus translating into a 4.6 to 4.9 per cent share in world exports as […]
Airtel launches 5G services in Guwahati
India’s leading telecommunications company Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the launch of its fifth-generation mobile (5G) services in Guwahati. The telecom firm said Airtel 5G Plus services would be available to customers in a phased manner as the service provider continues to construct its network and complete the roll-out. Customers with 5G-enabled devices will […]
Petrol and diesel prices increased as a result of an increase in crude oil prices
State-run oil marketing companies on Wednesday announced no increase in the price of petrol and diesel. With this, the price of fuel has remained unchanged in the country for more than 170 days. The price of petrol and diesel has remained the same since the end of May. In May, […]
India’s total cotton production in 2022-23 estimated at 344 lakh bales
The Cotton Association of India has retained its cotton crop estimate for the 2022-23 season at 344 lakh bales (1 bale equals 170 kg). The association on Monday released its October estimate of the cotton crop for the season 2022-23 that began on October 1, 2022. In major growing states […]
Bank of England raises bank rate, the highest in 30 years, to combat inflation
After US Federal Reserve hikes key interest rates by 75 basis points, the Bank of England raised bank rate by 75 basis points — the highest since 1992 — to 3 per cent for combatting inflation growing in double digits and to curb the energy price crisis in the country. The updated projections of the […]
Dr Kapil Dua announced as president of International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
Dr Kapil Dua has become the first Indian to be elected as President of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). The marquee announcement was made at the 30th ISHRS meeting in Panama City, which was attended by many prestigious hair restoration surgeons from across the globe. Dr Kapil Dua has been a hair transplant pioneer in India […]