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India partially lifts internet block in Kashmir
Social media is still not accessible in the territory, however.
Western Union and Bharti Airtel to bring real-time payments to India and Africa
Airtel Payments Bank customers can soon direct Western Union money transfers into their bank accounts in real-time.
Uber sells Indian food delivery arm to Zomato
In exchange for a near 10% stake in Zomato.
Reliance Jio added 90 million subscribers during 2019 to sit at 370 million
Reliance digital services segment sees revenue and EBITDA increase by more than a third for Q3.
India's imminent regulation will give financial data ownership to the individual
India will soon have a means for individuals to own their data. Here's an explainer of the directions as they sit drafted by the Reserve Bank of India.
India ordered to review suspension of internet services in Kashmir
The Supreme Court of India found the indefinite suspension was 'impermissible'.
Huawei allowed to participate in India's 5G trial phase, but will it be allowed to win?
Industry players believe Huawei's telecom equipment is both cheaper and of better quality which is why they love it. Huawei hopes that the Indian government takes note and follows suit.
How Xiaomi dethroned Samsung to become the king of Indian smartphones
From 3% market share in 2016 to around 30% today, Xiaomi has caught up to the mighty Samsung and even surpassed it. But can it hold on for the long haul?
India's updated data protection Bill would provide more scope to access citizen data
It will also require companies to gain consent to access citizen data.
Trump's plans to throttle the H-1B and OPT could upend the supply of US tech talent
These sweeping changes, if implemented, could change the face of US technology.
India puts WhatsApp's impending payments service on ice due to data localisation fracas
Both the security breach by Pegasus malware and WhatsApp's reluctance to adhere to India's data localisation norms have caused it to sit on the sidelines of one of the hottest digital payments markets in the world.
New rules on IP rights and e-commerce to be set under RCEP free trade agreement
Australia is one of 15 Indo-Pacific countries committed to signing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement next year.
Facebook accused of being 'megaphone for hate' in northeastern India
Facebook's pathetically low number of content moderators, as well as the total incapability of its artificial intelligence in throttling hate speech on its platform, means that a human rights disaster of epic proportions may be just around the corner.
Confirmed: North Korean malware found on Indian nuclear plant's network
Two days after rumors of a malware infection at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant surfaced on Twitter, the plant's parent company confirms the security breach.
Details for 1.3 million Indian payment cards put up for sale on Joker's Stash
Exclusive: Today's Indian card dump considered one of the largest of its kind; prized at more than $130 million.
H-1B visas and US Presidential Candidates: A primer
The closer we get to an election, the more heated the debates are on immigration, specifically surrounding H-1B 'skilled worker' visas, of which India is a major beneficiary. Here's a look at the positions of the leading presidential candidates from both parties, some of which may surprise you.
Best three budget smartphones in India
Last year brought with it a revolution of smartphones in India, none more so than those in the budget category. Here are the three best models currently on the market.
India's best budget smartphones
The Android wars have just begun, and Google's new Android Ones will soon go head-to-head against the dominant models in the marketplace. Which means it's a great time to see what devices are the best of the budget breed in India currently, and what the new Ones will have to do to wrest customers away from them.
The tech world's other Nadellas
Satya Nadella has hogged the limelight for being chosen as Microsoft's new CEO, but there are a few other Indian-origin heads of companies out there who also deserve a mention for their remarkable success
VMware India gears up for bigger global role
Its Indian R&D center is playing an increasingly important role in the company's software development and IP creation, and the company has invested more to maximize its potential.
Infosys touts resort-like campus to attract talent
The Indian outsourcing giant's campus in Mysore, India, features facilities such as a cinema multiplex, bowling alley, rock climbing walls, a running track and gymnasiums.
In India, there's a tablet for everyone
The interest in tablet PCs has gripped the price conscious Indian market with manufacturers leveraging personalities to sell cost-efficient, under powered and crappy tablets.
Gallery: $2,000 Tata Nano to go on sale
India's Tata Motors reveals plans to take orders for the ultra-cheap Tata Nano, "the People's Car," and will begin delivery in July.
Photos: India's changing landscape
Building on its success in outsourcing, India is ready to become the next technology powerhouse in Asia.
Photos: Low-cost PCs around the world
Companies from AMD to India's PicoPeta Simputers are offering computers meant for rock-bottom budgets.
Photos: Low-cost PCs around the world
Companies from AMD to India's PicoPeta Simputers are offering computers meant for rock-bottom budgets.
Photos: India's changing landscape
Building on its success in outsourcing, India is ready to become the next technology powerhouse in Asia.
Uber sells Indian food delivery arm to Zomato
In exchange for a near 10% stake in Zomato.
Huawei and Airtel use 1Gbps microwave MIMO backhaul for 5G
Adding carrier aggregation will see links hit 2Gbps across two lots of 28MHz spectrum.
Google expands Wi-Fi and adds toll-free Google Assistant line in India
Announcements from Google event in India include giving villages in India access to Wi-Fi connectivity for the first time and a chance to call Google Assistant on a toll-free number.
Reliance Jio and Microsoft sign 10-year cloud agreement
Jio plans to deploy Microsoft Azure in its data centres, connectivity infrastructure, and use it to develop cloud-based business solutions.
Indian giant HCL forms digital partnership with Cricket Australia
Multi-year partnership will see HCL handle Cricket Australia's platforms from AR and VR, all the way down to running a cricket club from a phone.
Singtel to buy $525M worth of India's Bharti Airtel shares
Singapore telco plans to fork out $525 million to increase its stake in Bharti Airtel, which will use the funds to boost its balance sheet and build out its network in "a highly competitive home market".
Singtel Group loses 40 million mobile customers in one quarter
‘Aggressive’ and ‘intense’ competition from a carrier in India as well as only counting prepaid customers who are actually paying for a service saw Singtel Group drop 40 million mobile customers in the most recent quarter.
Jio's 4G availability 'hugely impressive': OpenSignal
Reliance Jio has the highest 4G availability and lowest latency in India, while Airtel has the fastest download speeds and Vodafone's Idea has the fastest upload speeds, according to OpenSignal.
Huawei: Indian government 'open and welcoming' on 5G
Despite reports to the contrary, Huawei says it is continuing to work on 5G tests with Indian carriers while the Indian government remains open and welcoming towards its networking solutions.
Reliance Jio claims 29 million customers in a single quarter
Indian telecommunications carrier Reliance Jio has announced adding 28.7 million net customers during the quarter to June 30, after adding 26.5 million in the prior quarter. Read more: https://zd.net/2LAguzo
WhatsApp limits message forwarding in India after mob lynchings
WhatsApp is trialling a limit on forwarding messages in India in an effort to curb rumours being spread through the messaging service.
NEC wins contract from BSNL to build Indian subsea cable
NEC will build out another subsea cable, this time between Chennai and the Indian islands of Andaman and Nicobar, after winning a contract from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited. Read more: https://zd.net/2NbkqD1
India to house world's largest smartphone factory
According to Samsung, its mobile phone factory will be the largest in the world, allowing for 120 million devices per year to be produced out of its Noida, Uttar Pradesh, facility. Read more: https://zd.net/2KK4aMO
Ericsson launches 5G innovation lab in India
Ericsson has established India's first 5G innovation and 'excellence' lab at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, where it is working on tech and applications with academia, industry, and telcos. Read more: https://zd.net/2Kx5hPR
Reliance announces Radisys acquisition
Radisys' focus on virtualised software-based telco solutions will improve Reliance Jio's 'leadership' across 5G and IoT, the companies have said. Read more: https://zd.net/2MB6KBd
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