Real-time monitoring of VoIP in Kashmir ordered
The Union Home Ministry has asked telecom operators in the Kashmir valley to ensure that all communications on the Internet and social networking sites are monitored on real-time basis.
Ministry sources have said that all the service operators in the valley have been asked to ensure that communications taking place over their networks either through Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) or on social networking sites should be available for monitoring by the security agencies [source].
Loop Mobile Launches Mobile Money Service
Loop Mobile, in partnership with ZipCash has introduced Mobile Money service for its subscribers in Mumbai, India.
Loop Mobile subscribers can now use their mobile phone as a virtual wallet for mobile & utility services as electricity bill payments, prepaid recharges, digital TV recharge, online shopping, buying movie tickets and more.[source]
Also see: Airtel Money Details.
Reliance ADAG to sell up to 49% in DTH
The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group is planning to sell up to 49% stake in its DTH venture Reliance Big TV in a deal which could raise R2,000-2,500 crore. The Group is open to selling the stake to one or more investors, domestic or foreign, soon after the imminent hike in foreign direct investment (FDI) cap in DTH to 74%. The transaction, if it goes through, will be the biggest deal yet in India’s six-player DTH market.[source]
India Inc. business confidence hits two-year low
Business confidence of India Inc. has hit a two-year low on rising cost of capital due to aggressive monetary tightening by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and weak domestic demand amid fears of recession in the US and some European countries, a survey reveals. Both global and domestic developments seem to have dented the level of confidence of India Inc., the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) said in its latest business confidence survey [source].
SAP to e-enable villagers in Rajasthan
As a part of this initiative, SAP will set up a computer lab to foster basic computer literacy amongst the villagers and provide e-governance facilities in the local administrative offices. The assistance will be primarily in terms of doorsteps delivery of services, such as birth, marriage and death certificates, and automation of record management for better visibility on budgets, revenues, and government schemes.[source]
Bihar’s new tool to fight corruption – YouTube
The state government has decided to use YouTube as a new tool to expose corrupt and bribe-seekers. The state government has directed all district officials to make arrangements to record video of complaints of all beneficiaries of IAY at the camps. We have asked officials to set up three counters in every camp, where beneficiaries will lodge written complaints against officials who may have demanded bribes and delayed work,’. Everything will be recorded and soon uploaded on YouTube to expose corrupt officials and end the involvement of middlemen, [source]
Mercury launches mTab tablet, a 1.2GHz 3 core processor, breaks Rs 10,000 barrier
Mercury, a computer peripherals company has entered the tablet market with the launch of high speed 1.2 GHz 3-Core processor, Mercury mTab. Mercury mTab is an infotainment power device that does everything from web access, email, videos, music, games, e-books and much more. Optional 3G slot and extendable memory up to 32 GB makes it a complete tablet in the present competitive market. All this and more is brought to the Indian consumer by Mercury at sub-10k price point.[source]
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