Reliance Jio has approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seeking permission for lab testing of 5G on its in-house developed products. Interestingly, Jio is relying on its own equipment independent of third-party equipment, unlike its 4G mobile network, where Jio relied on Samsung. Like Jio, other network services providers and mobile manufactures are awaiting DoT's permission for 5G trial.
Cybersecurity company Recorded Future has hinted that 'RedEcho' - a China-linked organization - may have had a share in Mumbai's recent electricity blackout. It further revealed that RedEcho had 10 distinct Indian organizations, within power… read-more
TAGS: China, RedEcho, Recorded Future, Blackout, Mumbai, Cyber Attack
The Reserve Bank of India has requested banks to dilute their stake in the capital intensive insurance sector to 20%, reducing the limit to over half. The regulator urged banks to focus on the dominant area of business instead of the insurance… read-more
TAGS: RBI, India, Modi Government , Central Government, FDI, Insurance
MG Motors India donated five retrofitted ambulances as part of its SEWA initiative in Maharashtra's Nagpur on March 2. The ambulances donated to Nangia Speciality Hospital are equipped with auto-loading stretchers and ventilator. Earlier under… read-more
TAGS: MG Motors, Covid-19, Cars, Automobile
E-vehicle manufacturer Okinawa Autotech has launched a new electric two-wheeler, specifically targetting the delivery businesses. Named Dual, the customisable two-wheeler comes with a 200-kg loading capacity and can deliver gas cylinders, water… read-more
TAGS: Electric Vehicle, B2B, Delivery, Dual, Okinawa
The Centre has launched the sixth edition of the annual Swachh Survekshan as the Urban Affairs ministry awaits the Cabinet's approval for the phase-II of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Specifically focusing on sewage management in cities below 1 lakh… read-more
TAGS: Swatchh Bharat, Swacch Survekshan, Housing and Urban Affair Ministry, Cabinet, waste segregation
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is planning to introduce ancient Indian knowledge, Gita and Ramayana to 100 madrassas. Reportedly, a part of NIOS new curriculum in accordance with the NEP, it inculdes 15 new courses on 'Bharatiya… read-more