Iranians are back online after months-long shutdown but still face heavy restrictionsInternet access is returning to Iran after months long shutdown although the service is slow and some apps remain blocked. The outage follo...
28 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Congress flags broken NRC portal, seeks probe into Assam website, helpline failuresCongress leader Debabrata Saikia has raised concerns about the National Register of Citizens NRC Assam website and its helpline. He reporte...
16 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
NEET 2026 cancellation shows why India must ditch printed exam papersIndia's medical entrance exam, NEET, faces recurring paper leaks due to a flawed physical distribution system. A digital cinema-like model,...
14 May, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Bengaluru techie quit his Rs 30 lakh job to chase a dangerous dream, only to end up being arrestedDelhi Police have arrested a 31-year-old Bengaluru-based software engineer, Ravi Rathore, for allegedly running a fake online trading racke...
12 May, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Can NRIs use Indian mobile numbers abroad for banking? OTP delays, SIM deactivation and account access issues, know what to doNRIs managing finances abroad often face OTP issues with their Indian mobile numbers. While banks are increasingly supporting international...
08 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
India must leverage its digital verification architecture to evolve into a trust-based economyIndia faces a low-trust economy with high friction, exemplified by complex KYC norms. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted this ...
07 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Qualcomm recalibrates chipsets to mitigate concerns about rising phone priceQualcomm introduced new chipsets, Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. These aim to lower smartphone costs amid rising component pric...
07 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Samsung’s AI development is becoming more feedback-led, with India playing a larger roleSamsung's India R&D teams are significantly contributing to Galaxy AI features and flagship devices like the S26 series, with user feedback...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Dow Jones slips, S&P 500 and Nasdaq edge higher amid oil surge and Iran war tensions – why US stock market today was volatile ahead of Good Friday closureS&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq today: Wall Street experienced a volatile Thursday, with markets swinging sharply due to rising geopolitical ten...
03 Apr, 2026, 03.48 AM IST
Why eSIMs adoption is slow in India? China is behind iteSIM adoption in India is hindered due to Chinese government restrictions and costs in the affordable segment. Major Indian telecom operato...
12 Aug, 2024, 05.44 PM IST
There's a China connection to why eSIMs haven't taken off in IndiaWhile Apple offers eSIM capability in its entire iPhone range, others such as Samsung, Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi have started enabling eSIMs in...
05 Aug, 2024, 09.54 AM IST
Trai won’t charge users for multiple SIMsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has denied reports of planning to charge consumers for multiple SIMs. Trai clarified that there a...
14 Jun, 2024, 11.49 PM IST
Travelling abroad? Why you should opt for an international SIM cardInternational SIM cards are crucial for staying connected while traveling for personal and business needs. They offer a versatile solution ...
26 Feb, 2024, 01.15 PM IST
The Sims 4 infant update: Here’s everything you need to knowThe SIMS 4 Infant Baby update is here and gamers can play it.
16 Mar, 2023, 01.15 AM IST
Telcos, handset players spar over e-Sim in smartphones over Rs 10,000Further, the handset makers have stressed that the telcos' demand was based on semiconductor shortage, which can be termed as an “exaggerat...
10 Aug, 2022, 06.11 PM IST
- SIM cards new national security risk, warns MHA
Did you ever imagine that your innocent looking mobile SIM card could be a major threat to national security?
08 Mar, 2011, 08.14 AM IST
- SIM cards new national security risk, warns MHA
It now turns out that many of the SIM cards being used by nearly 700 million mobile users in the country may have malevolent embedded softw...
08 Mar, 2011, 07.03 AM IST