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Starlink, OneWeb among satcom firms facing tighter security checks under new draft rulesNew draft rules from the Department of Telecom mandate security clearance for satellite communication companies even after spectrum assignm...21 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST- Psychology says adults who get anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are not overreacting: Why people treat smartphones like a safety blanketPsychology suggests that adults who become anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are rarely overreacting. More often, they are r...21 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- NEET aspirant found dead at Ghaziabad home, police suspect suicide; video clip under scrutinyA 22-year-old NEET aspirant, Jatin Kumar, was found dead at his Ghaziabad residence. Police recovered a video from his phone, reportedly re...20 Jun, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
- On a train without ticket or using someone else’s? These railway mistakes could soon cost you far more as Centre plans fine hike from July 1Train travel could soon come with stricter penalties as the Centre plans to double the minimum fine for ticketless travel from Rs 250 to Rs...20 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- PhonePe wallet inactivity fees do not affect bank accounts or UPI transactionsPhonePe clarifies inactivity fees apply solely to its prepaid wallet, not linked bank accounts or UPI transactions. Users receiving notific...20 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Pakistani-American businessman caught in $38,000,000 adult day care scam; Prosecutors say millions were hidden as 'laddu' paymentsA Pakistani-American businessman, Pervez Siddiqui, and seven associates face charges for an alleged $38 million Medicaid fraud scheme. Pros...19 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
- PhonePe wallet inactive? You will now be fined for not using itPhonePe is now charging a Rs 100 quarterly fee for inactive wallets. This fee applies if users have not made any financial transactions thr...19 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
- As new phones, cars get costlier, Indians turn to second-hand market in drovesConsumers are increasingly turning to used phones and cars as new vehicle prices climb. Refurbished smartphones now make up over a quarter ...19 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- Former PM IK Gujral's son loses nearly Rs 8 crore in cyber fraud. Here's how scamsters fooled ex Rajya Sabha MP's companyFormer MP Naresh Gujral lost Rs 7.8 crore in a cyber fraud. Scammers impersonated him on a messaging app and manipulated an employee's phon...19 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
- In 1973, Motorola's Martin Cooper called his AT&T rival from a Manhattan sidewalk on a 2.5-pound brick; 50 years later, that phone lives in 7 billion pocketsIn 1973, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment when Martin Cooper made the very first call on a handheld cellular phone. This pivotal...18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
- People who are obsessed with charging phones to 100% aren't doing it due to any phone addiction; studies say they are not addicted to their phones, they fear losing connectionMany people repeatedly charge their phones not due to addiction, but a deep-seated fear of being unreachable. This anxiety stems from the p...18 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
- Consumer groups oppose Trai plan to scrap advisory panel for telecom complaintsConsumer advocates are pushing back against the telecom regulator's plan to eliminate the advisory committee for complaint appeals. They ar...18 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
- Burnt bones from Wonderwerk Cave suggest early humans used fire deep inside caves up to 1.8 million years agoBurnt animal bones discovered deep inside South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave may represent the oldest known evidence of human fire use. Dating ...17 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
- Govt likely to clear Dixon-Vivo JV deal this monthThe government is set to approve the Dixon-Vivo joint venture this month. Dixon Technologies will hold a majority stake in this new venture...16 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- In 1983, engineers squeezed a wireless conversation through a commercial cell network, and mobile phones started becoming realMobile communication transitioned from an engineering dream to public reality in 1983. The first US commercial cellular network began opera...16 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- Telcos reject call for cheaper, standalone voice & SMS plansTelecom operators Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have rejected the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) proposal for man...16 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
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