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Dec 28, 2021 PTI The statement further said that telcos including Airtel, Jio and Vodafone Idea have established 5G trials sites in locations such as Gurugram, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chandigarh, etc.
Dec 28, 2021 Outlook Web Desk In September 2021, a reference was sent to sector regulator TRAI, seeking recommendations for the 5G spectrum auction and various modalities such as reserve price, band plan, block size, quantum of spectrum to be auctioned, a DoT release said.
Both Airtel and Vodafone Idea had shown reluctance towards the idea of participating in 5G spectrum auctions, which the government has been pushing for close to two years.
Sep 15, 2021 Associated Press (AP) With improved features such as ultrawide lens, a cinematic-like video feature and technology for better nighttime pictures, Apple launched it's brand new iPhone 13. However, analysts say that the changes aren't much noticeable or practical.
The Delhi HC in June dismissed a lawsuit filed by Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla against the setting up of 5G technology in India stating that the suit was filed to gain publicity
The Delhi High Court in its Friday order said, 'It appears the suit was for publicity. Juhi Chawla circulated the link of the hearing on social media.'
The 5G plans being drawn up by various telecom companies threaten to provoke serious, irreversible effects on humans and permanent damage to all of the Earth’s ecosystems, Juhi Chawla said
The Department of Telecom had earlier set a target to start 5G trials in 2019 and rollout the next-generation service in 2020.
Experts are still sceptical, believing the country will take a much longer time (5-7 years) to roll out the next-generation technology.
Recently, Jio Platforms and Qualcomm announced they have successfully tested 5G solutions, and clocked ultra-high speeds of 1 Gbps, in trials.
The latest progress on the 5G product portfolio neatly dovetails into Jio's overall plans to develop homegrown 5G telecom solutions.
Japan agreed to be the lead partner in the connectivity pillar of the Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative (IPOI).
The Modi-Trump meeting assumes significance as the US president, championing his 'America First' policy, has been a vocal critic of India for levying 'tremendously high' duties on US products.
A farmer sits near his red chillies at a deserted APMC market, during the weekend curfew imposed by the Karnataka government to curb the spread of COVID-19, in Hubballi.
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Delhi Chief Minister & AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal being welcomed by women supporters during his door-to-door campaign ahead of the Goa Assembly elections, in Goa.
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A health worker collects swab sample of a woman for COVID-19 test, amid concerns over rising Omicron cases, in Gurugram.
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Traffic jam on a road at Shalimar Bagh during the weekend curfew imposed by the Delhi government to curb the spread of Covid-19, in New Delhi.
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The Lajpat Nagar market wears a deserted look during the weekend curfew imposed by the Delhi government to curb the spread of Covid-19, in New Delhi.
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He would take his colour, brushes and canvas outside to paint and talk with his love. He would stand close to the window and paint, keeping an eye on his muse.
They say the violin mimics the human sound. In his case, it was that of love, of longing. He didn’t know any other way of loving.
Younger people do not have much progressive beliefs; a 2017 survey found that one-third of young people opposed inter-caste marriage.
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