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India's next telecom battle could be fought on highways, with connected carsIndia's telecom wars have traditionally revolved around spectrum, towers and tariffs. But a new consultation paper by TRAI on Vehicle-to-Ev...
Jio IPO: Spectrum acquisition, among 7 risks investors need to know about India’s largest offerThe IPO comes at a time when Jio's operating performance remains robust. For the March quarter of FY26, the telecom giant reported a 13% ye...
Reliance targets 40 billion units of green power annually; battery gigafactory to commission first phase this yearReliance Industries aims for 40 billion units of green electricity annually, powering its Kutch hub. The company is scaling its battery cel...
Jio evaluating sovereign LEO satellite constellation, to partner global providers in interimReliance Jio is venturing into space communication, planning a sovereign Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation for India. The compa...
Japan is launching a world-first Hydrogen power engine, and it could change energy foreverJapan's latest energy breakthrough could make the path to cleaner power much easier than many expected. Instead of replacing existing syste...
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...
Quantum tech firm EigenQ to go public in $3 billion SPAC dealQuantum tech firm EigenQ is set to go public through a merger with Silicon Valley Acquisition. The deal values EigenQ at approximately $3 b...
Bolt.Earth, ChargeZone partner to offer interoperable EV charging network with 1,500+ fast-charging locationsBolt.Earth and ChargeZone have partnered to enhance EV charging accessibility in India through network interoperability. This collaboration...
Akasa Air begins operations from Noida airport, to set up MRO facilityAkasa Air has begun flights from Noida International Airport. This marks a significant expansion for the airline. Flights now connect Noida...
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...
Star Air launches direct flights to Mundra, operations to commence from June 23Star Air is launching new flights to Mundra, Gujarat, its 32nd destination. Services begin June 23. This connects Mundra, home to India's l...
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...
What happens when ChatGPT can shop for you? Inside Visa and OpenAI's AI commerce visionVisa's partnership with OpenAI could mark the beginning of a new phase in digital commerce, where AI assistants move beyond product recomme...
Noida International Airport begins commercial operations; first IndiGo flight from Lucknow to land at Jewar airportNoida International Airport officially commenced commercial flight operations on June 15, marking a significant boost for air connectivity ...
Big corporates plug into electric trucks as rising diesel and logistics expenses drive a rethinkIndian companies are rapidly investing in electric trucks. This shift is driven by fluctuating diesel prices and a focus on sustainability....
$1,000,000,000,000: The larger story of Musk, the first trillionaire, lies not in wealth, but in power, tech and governanceElon Musk's trillion-dollar valuation marks a new era in capitalism. This unprecedented wealth reflects a changing dynamic between technolo...
DoT delicenses mid, high frequency bands to boost passenger safety, autonomous car developmentIndia's telecom department has removed licensing for 5.9 GHz and 77-81 GHz spectrum bands. This move will enhance passenger safety in vehic...
Exponent Energy raises Rs 200 crore led by 360 ONE Asset, TDK VenturesExponent Energy, an EV charging startup, has secured Rs 200 crore in a funding round co-led by 360 ONE Asset and TDK Ventures. The company ...
Road safety tech plan hit by telcos-auto turf warIndia's ambitious V2X deployment faces a major hurdle as telcos, tech firms and auto bodies clash over control. Disagreements over licensin...
Jharkhand exports first commercial mango consignment to UKJharkhand has achieved a significant milestone with its first commercial export of fresh mangoes to the United Kingdom. APEDA facilitated t...