In a bid to regain foothold in the highly-competitive Indian smartphone market, Micromax plans to introduce 4-5 devices every quarter, including an ‘aggressively- priced’ 5G device this year, company’s co-founder Rahul Sharma said on Friday. Micromax, which made a comeback in the smartphone market late last year with two smartphones under the ‘in’ brand, will be bringing in models in the price band of ₹7,000-₹25,000. “We currently have two products, and the response to them has been dreamy,” said Mr. Sharma. “We will launch another product in March, around Holi and April onwards, the plan is to bring in 4-5 products every quarter and refresh the portfolio every 6-8 months,” Mr. Sharma said. Asked about company’s plans to introduce a 5G device, he added that the work on the model was already in advanced stages and it would be launched in the second half of the year. “Even though 5G is expected to be available only next year, there is still a demand for 5G phones. People want ... » Learn More about Micromax to unveil ‘aggressivly-priced’ 5G phone
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Log 9 develops rapid charging battery packs for EVs; pilot runs under way
New Delhi: Bengaluru-headquartered deep-tech startup Log 9 Materials has launched rapid charging battery packs for electric vehicles , the company said in a release. Log 9’s team has used supercapacitor technology and Graphene to develop this battery which is said to give a range of more than 70km for electric two-wheelers and 60-80 km for electric three-wheelers, the release said. It takes only less than 15 minutes for the full charging of these batteries. The company claims that these battery packs offer up to 5x power, resulting in increased load-bearing capacity and acceleration. They are safer and more fire and impact-resistant than lithium-ion batteries. The company specifically targets the B2B last-mile delivery for the deployment of these rapid charging batteries. For this, the startup said, it has partnered with several players in the logistics, mobility, and e-commerce space to run pilots for them. Large-scale pilots have commenced from last month in ... » Learn More about Log 9 develops rapid charging battery packs for EVs; pilot runs under way
5G to see wider industrial applications
As China steps up 5G rollout amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the superfast wireless technology is expected to be applied in a greater variety of sectors, with the manufacturing, healthcare, entertainment and automotive sectors likely to see the highest impact in the near-term, according to a new report by international professional services firm EY. The report, titled Unlocking Business Model Innovation with 5G, said the vertical industries are increasingly concerned about the real-time service-oriented function of 5G to transform business operations, unleash innovation and disrupt competition. Steve Lo, EY Asia-Pacific chief innovation officer, said, "As China has stepped up its 5G network build-out during the pandemic, a highly dynamic environment was created. Selected sectors such as healthcare and education have catalyzed the commercial use of 5G applications to combat the pandemic." "The top-priority status given by the new government strategy on new infrastructure is set to ... » Learn More about 5G to see wider industrial applications
Assam Polls: 200 units of free electricity, no CAA, among Congress’ ‘five poll guarantees’
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now SP, RJD abandon Left, Congress in Bengal, extend support to Mamata View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Assam Assembly Elections 2021 BJP keeps mum on implementing CAA in Assam: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra #Assam Assembly Elections 2021 Bodoland People's Front to be part of 'Grand Alliance' in Assam assembly polls 2021 #Assam Assembly Elections 2021 RJD to contest Assam Assembly elections with like-minded parties #Assam Assembly Elections 2021 TN, Bengal, Kerala, Puducherry, Assam elections 2021: Full polling, counting schedule #Assam Assembly Elections 2021 There was a time when Assam was known for violence, PM Modi changed that: Shah #Assam Assembly Elections 2021 Ahead of polls, Assam declared ‘disturbed area’ for 6 months under AFSPA by Governor Just In 1 hr ago SP, RJD abandon Left, Congress in ... » Learn More about Assam Polls: 200 units of free electricity, no CAA, among Congress’ ‘five poll guarantees’
Opening day of spectrum auction fetches bids worth Rs 77,146 crore
New Delhi: The opening day of the spectrum auction fetched bids worth Rs 77,146 crore from the participating companies which included telecom giants Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea. It was the first spectrum auction in five years. The government said that the response was better than they had expected. The government had anticipated bids worth Rs 45,000 crore. About 2,308.80 MHz of spectrum in seven bands worth nearly Rs 4 lakh crore at the reserve price was offered for bidding. There have been bids for 849.20 MHz so far. There were, however, no takers for spectrum in 700 MHz and 2500 MHz bands on the first day. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that Rs 77,146 crore worth of spectrum was bid on the first day but there were no takers for the airwaves in the premium 700 MHz and 2500 MHz bands. "The winning bids that have come till 6 PM today is Rs 77,146 crore. We thought since there are only three players, and spectrum replacement is ... » Learn More about Opening day of spectrum auction fetches bids worth Rs 77,146 crore
Naidu’s daylong fast becomes rallying point for Opposition unity
Bringing his battle for special status for his state to the national capital, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday went on a daylong fast that became a rallying point for opposition unity for the second time in less than a month to fight the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. IMAGE: Congress president Rahul Gandhi, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu during Dharma Porata Deeksha, a day-long fast to demand special status for the state of Andhra Pradesh, in New Delhi, on Monday. Photograph: Kamal Singh/PTI Photo Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut also made a surprise appearance at Naidu's 'Dharma Porata Deeksha' (day-long protest for justice) that began at 8 am. Raut said he came to attend the event as a representative of the Shiv Sena, amid strains with senior ally BJP. Naidu ended his fast at 8.20 pm, accepting a glass of juice from Janata Dal-Secualr supremo and former prime ... » Learn More about Naidu’s daylong fast becomes rallying point for Opposition unity
Prashant Kishor has left ‘Didi’ to join Amarinder even before poll results are announced: BJP
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now SP, RJD abandon Left, Congress in Bengal, extend support to Mamata View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Prashant Kishor Can battered Cong repeat 2017 show in Punjab? Amarinder confirms Prashant Kishor tie-up for 2022 campaign #Prashant Kishor On May 2, hold me to my last tweet: Prashant Kishor on West Bengal Assembly elections 2021 #Prashant Kishor BJP will struggle to cross double digits in Bengal, says Prashant Kishor #Prashant Kishor Suvendu Adhikari: All is well says Trinamool top brass #Prashant Kishor Time to fight COVID-19, not elections, Kishor tells Nitish #Prashant Kishor Centre probes if Prashant Kishor took a flight during lockdown Just In 13 min ago Assam Polls: 200 units of free electricity, no CAA, among Congress’ ‘five poll guarantees’ 1 hr ago SP, RJD abandon ... » Learn More about Prashant Kishor has left ‘Didi’ to join Amarinder even before poll results are announced: BJP
Amity, social harmony in Kerala under stress: Sonia Gandhi
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now SP, RJD abandon Left, Congress in Bengal, extend support to Mamata View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Kerala Assembly Elections 2021 BJP reaches out to Christian community in poll-bound Kerala #Kerala Assembly Elections 2021 Sreedharan's entry a 'gimmick'; BJP will remain marginal player in Kerala: Congress #Kerala Assembly Elections 2021 Will bring in law to prevent 'love jihad' in Kerala if voted to power: BJP #Kerala Assembly Elections 2021 TN, Bengal, Kerala, Puducherry, Assam elections 2021: Full polling, counting schedule #Kerala Assembly Elections 2021 Vijayan slams Rahul over tractor rally, says Cong's policies responsible for farm sector crisis #Kerala Assembly Elections 2021 Fisherfolk need independent ministry, not just a department: Rahul after PM Modi jibe Just In 13 min ago ... » Learn More about Amity, social harmony in Kerala under stress: Sonia Gandhi
Rooms for up to 400 guests, World’s first space HOTEL with bars, cinema to open in 2027
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now SP, RJD abandon Left, Congress in Bengal, extend support to Mamata View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Space Dept of Space allocated Rs 13,949 cr in budget 2021, Rs 4,449 cr more than last fiscal #Space ISRO chief K Sivan gets one-year extension till January 2022 #Space Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center for 2nd SpaceX crew flight #Space India's Astrosat completes 5 years of mapping stars, galaxies in space #Space Space sector reforms not aimed at privatising ISRO: Chairman K Sivan #Space India-Nigeria sign MoU on space cooperation Just In 13 min ago Assam Polls: 200 units of free electricity, no CAA, among Congress’ ‘five poll guarantees’ 1 hr ago SP, RJD abandon Left, Congress in Bengal, extend support to Mamata 1 hr ago Prashant Kishor has left 'Didi' to ... » Learn More about Rooms for up to 400 guests, World’s first space HOTEL with bars, cinema to open in 2027
Make in India campaign epitomises challenges in trade with India: US report
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now SP, RJD abandon Left, Congress in Bengal, extend support to Mamata View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Make In India Make in India and also Make for the World: Prime Minister Modi #Make In India Khadi Commissions files against woman for selling fake masks #Make In India To boost Make in India, govt approves procurement of 26 defence items from local suppliers #Make In India 'Self-reliant' mission is nothing but repackaged 'Make in India' initiative: Shahshi Tharoor #Make In India India to follow new policy of staggered procurement in militarypurchases: CDS #Make In India PM Modi inaugurates 'biggest ever' DefExpo in Lucknow, focus on 'Make in India' Just In 13 min ago Assam Polls: 200 units of free electricity, no CAA, among Congress’ ‘five poll guarantees’ 1 hr ago SP, RJD ... » Learn More about Make in India campaign epitomises challenges in trade with India: US report