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In Just 6 Months, This App Helped Recover Lakhs Of Stolen Phones
More than 5.35 lakh lost or stolen mobile phones have been recovered across India, thanks to the Sanchar Saathi initiative of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
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Earliest Known Black Hole Found Just 500 Million Years After the Big Bang
Astronomers have confirmed the most distant black hole ever discovered, lurking in a compact galaxy just 500 million years after the Big Bang. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, the team identified clear spectroscopic evidence of the object, offering new insight into early black hole growth and their role in forming galaxies during the universe...
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DoT’s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Reportedly Blacklists 400K SIM Cards Linked to Fraudulent Activities
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has reportedly blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were linked with fraudulent activities. As per the report, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool is flagging as many as 2,000 high-risk phone numbers on a daily basis.
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Telangana Cyber Fraud Busted, 4 Arrested With Over 230 SIM Cards
A joint operation led by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Ramagundam Commissionerate Police has successfully dismantled a cyber financial fraud setup operating in Jannaram in Telangana
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Farmers Protest To Justice Varma Case, When J Dhankhar Crossed 'Lakshman Rekha'
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President Monday and brought the curtain down on a three-year tenure dotted with drama, controversies, and no end of spats with opposition leaders.
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MTNL Defaults On Bank Loans Worth Nearly Rs 8,600 Crore
State-run telecom firm MTNL has defaulted on bank loans worth Rs 8,585 crore from seven public sector banks, the company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.
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Elon Musk's Starlink Gets Green Light From Indian Space Regulator
In what could change the future of affordable satellite-based internet service in India, Elon Musk's Starlink on Wednesday received approval from the country's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).
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Monsoon Magic: India's First Bilingual AI Travel Vlogger Picks 3 Must-Visit Coorg Waterfalls
Abbey Falls is dotted with spice and coffee plantations. There is also a rustic hanging bridge offering great views.
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ReiseMoto Launches Helden Helmet At Rs 3,499
Reise Helden tips scales at 1,500 grams and complies with ISI, DOT and ECE safety standards.
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Nothing Phone 3 to Feature New Glyph Matrix LED Interface on the Rear Panel
British brand Nothing will launch its Phone 3 on July 1. Ahead of the launch, the brand has confirmed a major design change for the phone. It is teased to come with a Glyph Matrix interface on the back of the device, replacing the previous Glyph interface. The new design could include dot matrix-style lighting on the rear. The Phone 3 will be equip...
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Zoom Expands Phone Service to Six Telecom Circles, Zoom Contact Centre Launched in India
Zoom Communications expanded its Phone service in India to four more circles on Wednesday. With this expansion, Zoom Phone is now available in Mumbai, Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), Karnataka, and the Andhra Pradesh & Telangana telecom circles. It was previously available in two circles. Notably, the service is licenced by the Department of T...
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Starlink Plans Yet To Be Out In India, A Look At Pricing In Other Nations
Elon Musk's satellite communication company Starlink has received the licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a key milestone that will take it closer towards launching commercial operations in India.
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Starlink Reportedly Nears India Launch With DoT Approval for GMPCS License Expected Soon
Starlink is said to have moved a step closer towards its launch in India. According to a report, the Elon Musk-owned company is soon expected to receive the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This license grants permission to satellite-based network service providers fo...
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Why 'For Sale' Signs Have Popped Up All Over This Rajasthan Town
Hari Kishan Parikh wants to sell his house. So does Manju Sharma and several others. Posters announcing the same dot the streets of this Rajasthan town. The reason: an acute water crisis.
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Webb Telescope Uncovers Hidden Active Galactic Nuclei
The cosmic mystery of how quasars and Little Red Dots relate may soon be solved, thanks to new research using the James Webb Space Telescope. A study published on May 7, 2025, in arXiv reveals a population of dust-obscured supermassive black holes in the early universe.
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In Just 6 Months, This App Helped Recover Lakhs Of Stolen Phones
More than 5.35 lakh lost or stolen mobile phones have been recovered across India, thanks to the Sanchar Saathi initiative of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
-
Earliest Known Black Hole Found Just 500 Million Years After the Big Bang
Astronomers have confirmed the most distant black hole ever discovered, lurking in a compact galaxy just 500 million years after the Big Bang. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, the team identified clear spectroscopic evidence of the object, offering new insight into early black hole growth and their role in forming galaxies during the universe...
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DoT’s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Reportedly Blacklists 400K SIM Cards Linked to Fraudulent Activities
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has reportedly blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were linked with fraudulent activities. As per the report, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool is flagging as many as 2,000 high-risk phone numbers on a daily basis.
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Telangana Cyber Fraud Busted, 4 Arrested With Over 230 SIM Cards
A joint operation led by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Ramagundam Commissionerate Police has successfully dismantled a cyber financial fraud setup operating in Jannaram in Telangana
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Farmers Protest To Justice Varma Case, When J Dhankhar Crossed 'Lakshman Rekha'
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President Monday and brought the curtain down on a three-year tenure dotted with drama, controversies, and no end of spats with opposition leaders.
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MTNL Defaults On Bank Loans Worth Nearly Rs 8,600 Crore
State-run telecom firm MTNL has defaulted on bank loans worth Rs 8,585 crore from seven public sector banks, the company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.
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Elon Musk's Starlink Gets Green Light From Indian Space Regulator
In what could change the future of affordable satellite-based internet service in India, Elon Musk's Starlink on Wednesday received approval from the country's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).
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Monsoon Magic: India's First Bilingual AI Travel Vlogger Picks 3 Must-Visit Coorg Waterfalls
Abbey Falls is dotted with spice and coffee plantations. There is also a rustic hanging bridge offering great views.
-
ReiseMoto Launches Helden Helmet At Rs 3,499
Reise Helden tips scales at 1,500 grams and complies with ISI, DOT and ECE safety standards.
-
Nothing Phone 3 to Feature New Glyph Matrix LED Interface on the Rear Panel
British brand Nothing will launch its Phone 3 on July 1. Ahead of the launch, the brand has confirmed a major design change for the phone. It is teased to come with a Glyph Matrix interface on the back of the device, replacing the previous Glyph interface. The new design could include dot matrix-style lighting on the rear. The Phone 3 will be equip...
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Zoom Expands Phone Service to Six Telecom Circles, Zoom Contact Centre Launched in India
Zoom Communications expanded its Phone service in India to four more circles on Wednesday. With this expansion, Zoom Phone is now available in Mumbai, Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), Karnataka, and the Andhra Pradesh & Telangana telecom circles. It was previously available in two circles. Notably, the service is licenced by the Department of T...
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Starlink Plans Yet To Be Out In India, A Look At Pricing In Other Nations
Elon Musk's satellite communication company Starlink has received the licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a key milestone that will take it closer towards launching commercial operations in India.
-
Starlink Reportedly Nears India Launch With DoT Approval for GMPCS License Expected Soon
Starlink is said to have moved a step closer towards its launch in India. According to a report, the Elon Musk-owned company is soon expected to receive the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This license grants permission to satellite-based network service providers fo...
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Why 'For Sale' Signs Have Popped Up All Over This Rajasthan Town
Hari Kishan Parikh wants to sell his house. So does Manju Sharma and several others. Posters announcing the same dot the streets of this Rajasthan town. The reason: an acute water crisis.
-
Webb Telescope Uncovers Hidden Active Galactic Nuclei
The cosmic mystery of how quasars and Little Red Dots relate may soon be solved, thanks to new research using the James Webb Space Telescope. A study published on May 7, 2025, in arXiv reveals a population of dust-obscured supermassive black holes in the early universe.
