Ashwini Vaishnaw says mobile PLI scheme generated Rs 25,000 crore in direct taxes, employs 12 lakh peopleIndia's mobile phone production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme has generated Rs 25,000 crore in direct tax collections against Rs 19,000 cro...
28 Oct, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Asin and Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma’s approach to raising daughter Arin: No TV or mobile phones at home, books for older classes and 12 languages, including Chinese and KoreanAsin Thottumkal and Rahul Sharma are raising their daughter, Arin Rayn Sharma, without any screens at home. They have chosen to fill their ...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
23 October 2028: Forget iPhone Duo, Ashwini Vaishnaw says India will have its own Apple and Samsung moment in 2 yearsAshwini Vaishnaw says India will have its own Indian-designed, manufactured and branded smartphones in the next two years by October 23, 20...
26 Oct, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
Mobile phones, Apple AirPods ordered online were stolen, sold on road without bills; delivery agent arrested with goods worth Rs 4.6 lakhA 26-year-old Flipkart delivery agent in Gujarat was arrested after Bhavnagar police recovered goods worth Rs 4.60 lakh, including 13 mobil...
25 Oct, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
WhatsApp, Telegram must be tied to an active SIM from Jan 1: DoT issues guidelinesThe Department of Telecommunications has issued guidelines for messaging apps to link accounts to active SIM cards. Users will need to ensu...
24 Oct, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Tiger Shroff shooting: 'Shooters received real-time updates from handlers based on media coverage'The three men accused of firing at actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai allegedly received real-time updates about the police investigation from th...
24 Oct, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Govt to issue consultation paper on AI law in coming weeks: VaishnawThe minister said that global giants, who are among the top three or four AI ecosystems in the world, need to work jointly on fundamental p...
23 Oct, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
India's chip path is clearly laid out: Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines road map to a bigger, better semiconductor ecosystemVaishnaw said India’s semiconductor ambitions rest on a clear sequence: establish a foothold in high-volume chip manufacturing, develop dom...
23 Oct, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
WhatsApp and Telegram to stop working for these user from Jan 1: Govt announces new rule. What you should knowWhatsApp New Rule: WhatsApp and Telegram users may face account restrictions from January 1, 2027, under the government's proposed SIM-bind...
23 Oct, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Samsung to boost India phone exports under new incentive schemeThe South Korean electronics giant is considering expanding India production, including making fresh investments, to boost exports from her...
23 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Taxi driver seeks Rs 3,000 for phone left in car, what Bengaluru police did next surprises everyoneA business visitor's account of recovering his manager's lost phone in Bengaluru has drawn attention online after a dispute over its return...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Order a charger, medicines or personal care items while travelling by train: Southern Railway partners with Blinkit to solve passengers' last-minute woesSouthern Railway’s Salem division has partnered with Blinkit to let passengers order essential items, including mobile chargers, personal c...
21 Oct, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Shroff firing: Accused recce'd football ground for a monthOn September 11, Tiger Shroff was targeted by three shooters after months of planning and surveillance. The attackers used a motorcycle, an...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Railways may fine you Rs 1,000 or imprison you for up to six months for playing loud music or videos on trains; awareness drive plannedRailway authorities plan to raise awareness regarding noise caused by mobile phones in trains and stations. Announcements will inform passe...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Phone stolen in metro crowd, Rs 57,000 lost within an hour; SIM card used to take money from bank accounts without unlocking the deviceA phone worth Rs 60,000 was reportedly stolen in a metro crowd, followed by a loss of Rs 57,000 from a bank account within 45 minutes. A po...
19 Oct, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
A class apart: Namo Bharat's premium coaches win commutersNamo Bharat's premium coach ridership has tripled to nearly 6,000 passengers daily from around 2,000 before the full corridor opened. Offer...
18 Oct, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Rs 5,000 fine for talking or watching on speaker mode! Railway passengers could land in trouble for playing reels, films or cartoons loudly or making phone calls on trainsRailways has warned passengers against playing music, watching videos or making loud phone calls using speaker mode on trains and railway p...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.31 PM IST