COMMUNICATION
Landslides snap surface communication in several Arunachal districts
Surface communication to several districts in Arunachal Pradesh was disrupted due to landslides triggered by heavy rain, officials reported on Saturday. A crucial road stretch from Aalo to Mechukha suffered damage between Roing and Pene villages amidst continuous downpour. Shi-Yomi District's Information and Public Relations Officer, Jumi Ete, confirmed landslides at multiple locations in the area, emphasizing the strategic significance of the Aalo-Mechuka road for deployed Army personnel. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) mobilized resources to clear the blockage, aiming to restore passage for light motor vehicles by Saturday evening if weather permits.
What was not communicated during the US presidential debate? Experts study the body language of Trump and Biden
Experts have studied the body language of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump during the first US presidential debate in Atlanta. Biden appeared to be frail while Trump appeared aggressive and was found dominating the 90-minute debate.
No 'communication' from Sebi after initial inquiries: Quant MF
Quant schemes had liquid assets, which include large-cap stocks, T-bills, G-Secs, gold, and silver, worth approximately 53.5% of their total equity AUM, the asset manager said.
Trai invites views on norm for transferring ownership of machine-to-machine SIMs
The telecom regulator, Trai, is seeking industry views on allowing critical M2M communication services on unlicensed airwaves. It has identified 20 critical M2M services, including those for connected & autonomous vehicles, remote surgery, and smart grid operations.
Paytm ties up with Skyscanner, Google Flights, Wego
Paytm co posted 19% y-o-y rise in total flight bookings in March quarter. International flight bookings on the platform rose 15% y-o-y in April. Recently the fintech firm also partnered with Samsung to offer flight, movies and event ticket booking through Samsung wallet. According to a company spokesperson, Paytm aim to deliver exceptional value and best travel experience to its customers.
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Learning to roll with the trolls
Like mosquitoes that can't be eradicated, we must learn to coexist with trolls. They're the bitter meds that strengthen our immune system against criticism.
Why is the New York law on regulating social media algorithms protecting teenagers, a step in the right direction?
The New York State Legislature had earlier passed a legislation on regulating social media algorithms targeting teenagers. This has received the consent of the Governor and despite the concerns related to its implementation, it is being hailed as a progressive step.
Kanchanjunga accident: How a communication failure proved fatal
Railway officials stated that due to the automated signals not working, the loco pilot of the freight train should have stopped at red lights and then proceeded cautiously at a speed of 10-15 km/h. Instead, he was issued a paper line-clear ticket, a T/A 912, which allowed the freight train to cross Rangapani without reducing speed, leading to the collision.
Centre puts guidelines for curbing pesky call menace in public domain; invites comments
According to estimates, India ranks among the largest markets for SMS phishing, amid a growing mobile user base and low phone tariffs. Some industry estimates say one of every 12 people is vulnerable every month to phishing. More than 120-150 million phishing messages are sent every month, with 60-75 million unique citizens vulnerable to attacks. Roughly 300,000 people get scammed, but only 35,000-45,000 report these incidents.
Tata Communications closes maiden sustainability loan of $250 million from ANZ, DBS Bank and EDC
Tata's $250 million loan is linked to its progress on its carbon emission reduction, with the interest rate margin of the loan set to be adjusted based on these targets and the company's performance. "Such short-term targets, creating a link between the cost of banking facilities and progress achieved on key environmental milestones, are consistent with the company’s longer-term ambitions," a release from Tata Communications said
Govt issues draft guidelines to curb unsolicited biz messages, calls; seeks public comments
Consumer Affairs Ministry seeks public comments on draft guidelines to curb unsolicited and unwanted business communications like promotional calls and text messages until July 21.
Jio Satellite Communications seeks trial spectrum after IN-Space clearance
The Department of Telecom has already granted satellite communication service licence GMPCS and internet service provider licence to Jio Satellite Communications.
Tata Communications secures five-year contract with World Athletics
Tata Communications signed a five-year contract with global sports organization World Athletics, expanding its media business by adding over 20 international events. Dhaval Ponda, Global Head of Media and Entertainment Services at Tata Communications, highlighted the significant viewership of World Athletics events.
World Athletics signs five-year broadcasting services deal with Tata Communications
World Athletics announced a five-year global broadcasting deal with Tata Communications, making the Indian telecom major a key partner for marquee events starting with the Tokyo World Championships. The agreement aims to enhance innovation and audience engagement. Tata Communications will be the host broadcaster for World Athletics Series events, delivering immersive coverage and custom live content across continents. Strategic initiatives include expanding the sport's reach and supporting sustainability efforts.
Former banker banking on past experience in ministry
Newly appointed communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted the significant roles of the telecommunications industry and India Post, emphasizing the need to meet the expectations of the prime minister and the nation's population of 1.4 billion.
Jyotiraditya Scindia takes charge as Minister of Communications
Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has emphasized the importance of the telecom division and India post division on both a global and local level. Scindia, who has previously served as civil aviation minister in the Modi cabinet, pledged to deliver according to the Prime Minister's aspirations and the 140 crore people of the country. He also highlighted the challenges of overseeing India's 5G spectrum auction, retaining India's three-private player telecom market structure, and ensuring the survival of Vodafone Idea, the government's largest stakeholder.
Paytm lays off employees as part of restructuring, facilitates outplacement support
Paytm's sales employee headcount in March 2024 quarter dropped by about 3,500 to 36,521 personnel on a quarter-on-quarter basis, mainly due the impact of the Reserve Bank of India's ban on services of Paytm Payments Bank.
Israel extends Al Jazeera ban by 45 days, cites security threat
Israel extended the ban on Al Jazeera for 45 days, with the Supreme Court calling it 'precedent-setting'. The government must justify the closure by Aug. 8.
IMF lauds Sri Lanka for strong progress
Sri Lanka's macroeconomic policy reforms are showing positive results as the IMF anticipates agreements with external commercial creditors soon, signaling progress towards the country's $2.9 billion bailout program. The International Monetary Fund praised Sri Lanka's advancements in debt restructuring, highlighting the nation's strong efforts in addressing its financial challenges.
Will use AI tools to tackle growing instances of spam on WhatsApp: Meta’s Nikila Srinivasan
“From WhatsApp’s perspective, a core principle we follow is that anything has to be reliable and private. Anything that invades our privacy does not have any space on the platform. Our expectation from the businesses is that they have explicit permission before they reach out (to users),” Nikila Srinivasan, the company’s vice president of business messaging, told ET.
Wipro bags $500 million deal from US communications provider
The large deal win comes just two months after its new CEO Srinivas Pallia took charge following the resignation of its former chief Thierry Delaporte just seven days into the new fiscal year 2025.
How to use performance improvement plan as a recovery period to bounce back higher
Nirupama VG, Founder, AdAstra Consultants, says performance improvement plans (PIPs) often carry a stigma, signalling underperformance or imminent termination. However, they can also be pivotal moments for employees to reset and excel.
IRDAI cracks down on fraudulent tele-callers; Check list of TRAI-assigned phone numbers insurers must use for customer calls
The IRDAI has instructed insurance companies and insurance intermediaries not to call customers from a standard 10-digit mobile number in an effort to take harsh measures against fraudulent telecallers.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino loses top lieutenant Joe Benarroch: report
X Corp. CEO Linda Yaccarino's business operations head, Joe Benarroch, is leaving the company per WSJ report. Benarroch, a former NBCUniversal exec, known for his assertive style, was a key advisor to Yaccarino.
US welcomes plans for crisis-communications working group with China: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin "reaffirmed the announcement by President (Joe) Biden and (Chinese) President Xi Jinping in November 2023 that both sides will resume telephone conversations between theater commanders in the coming months, and the Secretary welcomed plans to convene a crisis-communications working group by the end of the year," a Pentagon statement said.
Paytm shares jump another 5% despite denying talks with Adani
Paytm shares rose 5% amid reports of deal talks between Paytm CEO and billionaire. Shares hit upper circuit limit despite company's denial of discussions.
Trai to tighten rules to check pesky communication
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) plans to strengthen regulations and increase penalties to combat pesky communications affecting mobile phone users. Trai will issue a consultation paper to tighten rules and prevent misuse of the system, according to chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti. The government has allocated a new 160 numbering series for service and transactional calls, distinguishing them from promotional calls using the 140 series.
Trai to shortly release views on regulating communication apps
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is set to provide recommendations on the possible regulation of over-the-top (OTT) communication apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. The consultation process initiated in July last year continues, with stakeholders having provided their comments.
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