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Biggest tunnel boring machines coming to Mumbai: Giant TBMs to dig twin Coastal Road tunnels between Kandivli and Malad; check route, project details
Mumbai's 22-km Versova-Dahisar Link Road project has moved closer to the construction stage, with two giant tunnel boring machines undergoing factory tests in Chennai. The 15.6-metre TBMs will excavate 3 km of the proposed 3.9-km twin underground road tunnels between Malad and Charkop, nearly 40 metres below ground. Scheduled for launch in May 2027, the machines will be transported to Mumbai in parts on around 100 trailers. Here is a look at the tunnel project, construction challenges, traffic benefits and environmental concerns.
NASA is preparing the Moon for humans: Three new missions will search for underground shelter, water ice and hidden hazards
NASA is planning three investigations on the Moon to gather essential information for a future lunar outpost. These investigations will monitor environmental conditions, explore for underground lava tubes, and search for lunar ice resources. The data collected will inform the design and safety of structures supporting human activities on the Moon. NASA aims to leverage commercial services for delivering scientific payloads to the lunar surface.
No smartphone, no internet, no problem: PhonePe launches UPI 123Pay to let 200 million+ feature phone users make digital payments; here’s how it works
PhonePe has unveiled UPI 123Pay, a new service for feature phone users that enables seamless transactions without an internet connection. The initiative targets more than 200 million users, helping expand access to digital payments across India. It supports both peer-to-peer and merchant payments using mobile numbers or UPI IDs, with future updates expected to include bill payments and mobile recharges.
Apple to discuss Sanchar Saathi app order with govt, may not follow in its current form
Apple and Samsung will engage with the government regarding the Sanchar Saathi app pre-installation directive. The directive mandates the app on all new mobile phones and via software updates on existing devices. Manufacturers and importers have a deadline to report compliance. The government aims to enhance digital security and combat cybercrime through this initiative.
Delhi HC directs Lava to deposit Rs 20.81 cr in Dolby Patent Case
The Delhi High Court has directed Lava International to deposit Rs 20.81 crore as security or provide a bank guarantee to cover past sales from 2019-2024, following a patent infringement suit filed by Dolby International. Dolby alleges Lava used its audio coding technology without a license.
Delhi HC orders domestic smartphone maker Lava to pay Rs 244 crore to Ericsson for patent infringement
In a ruling Thursday, tue court held that seven out of the eight Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) over which Ericsson had claimed ownership were valid. Justice Amit Bansal said Lava will pay Rs 244.07 crore towards damages, along with interest @ 5% per annum from the date of the judgment till the realization of the said amount. However, it allowed the Lava’s counter claim to the limited extent of revocation of the suit patent ‘Linear Predictive Analysis by Synthesis Encoding Method and Encoder.’
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10 Best Mobile Phones under 8000 in India 2024
Can you imagine your life without a mobile phone? The answer would be no, mobile phones are no longer a luxury but a necessity. Though there is a wide range of mobile phones in the market, finding a suitable mobile under your preferred price range still remains a difficult task. Therefore, this list of the best mobile phones under 8000 is here to help you.
Earth's core is leaking an isotope that can produce a year's electricity from just 100 kg, finds a study
A new study has found unusually high levels of helium-3 (³He) in lava flows on Baffin Island, suggesting that the Earth's core might be leaking this rare isotope. This challenges the traditional understanding of the Earth's core as an isolated entity and indicates a higher level of activity within our planet.
Indian smartphone manufacturers likely to miss FY24 PLI targets
Indian smartphone manufacturers, including Lava and Bhagwati, are struggling to meet their production targets under the PLI scheme for the third consecutive year. Dixon Technologies, however, is an exception, as it has secured big orders. While global manufacturers like Foxconn and Samsung have been successful under the scheme, the domestic industry needs more time to establish local champions, according to Lava's co-founder.
Lava launches new variant of Lava Blaze 5G with 6GB RAM in India; Check specifications, price here
Lava International Limited has presented a new edition of Lava Blaze 5G in the Indian market. The phone offers more RAM and storage capacity to customers. Know more about Lava Blaze 5G price and specifications here.
Lava to launch 5G smartphone at Rs 10,000 around Diwali
Pre-bookings for the Lava Blaze 5G will commence around Diwali this year, he said. Built on MediaTekDimensity 700 chipset, the smartphone will have 50 megapixels (MP) AI triple rear camera and 8 MP front camera and come with an anonymous call recording feature.
IT hardware makers seek higher sops under PLI scheme to be globally competitive
India Cellular and Electronics Association of India (ICEA), which represents the likes of HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer and contract manufacturers Foxconn, Flextronics, Wistron etc, has written to the government last week that we must aim for at least 25% of the global market which stands at $240 billion currently.
Samsung, Oppo, Vivo & Lava get Uttar Pradesh government nod to restart operations
“Permissions have been received by the majority of the companies, though the workforce has been truncated to 20-30%. It is extremely difficult to reach any kind of optimisation and efficiency in this manner,” Pankaj Mohindroo, chairman of India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), told ET.
Import duty on parts may hit Indian phone makers hard
Most of them, including Lava, Micromax and Intex, may be forced to absorb the increased cost of imported components and take a further hit on their already wafer-thin margins due to intense competition.
Scrapping of LoUs, JioPhone deal double whammy to Indian handset companies
LoUs are issued by domestic branches of Indian banks to enable customers get trade credit from banks overseas. Indian handset companies used LoUs to import components from China.
Optiemus eyes 10% of India's premium phone market with BlackBerry
India is one of the fastest growing smartphone markets globally. Players like Samsung, Xiaomi, Lenovo and vivo have aggressively eaten into the market share of domestic players like Micromax and Lava.
Intex appoints SP Subramanian as AVP sales for mobile business
Subramanian brings with him nearly 25 years of experience in the service provider and mobile devices segment including companies like Lava International Limited and Sistema Shyam.
Lava names MS Dhoni as brand ambassador
"Bringing him on board, strengthens our resolve to offer trusted and reliable products & services to all our consumers at all times,” Solomon Wheeler said.
Spotlight: Gadgets that are taking over the tech world
Attention, tech-enthusiasts! Here are some drool-worthy technologies that are making waves.
LAVA launches variant of Pixel V2 smartphone at Rs 11,050
Priced at Rs 11,050 the new variant has been launched for a limited period in November and December.
Lava expands its entry-level segment, rolls out Iris Atom 2
Iris Atom 2 is powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor and comes with a 4.5-inch FWVGA display. The device runs on Android Kitkat v4.4.
Investment proposals worth Rs 9,565.08 crore approved under MSIPS
Govt has approved investment proposals worth over Rs 9,500 cr from cos including Tata Power SED, Samsung and Nidec under electronics manufacturing scheme MSIPS.
China's Meizu launches M1 Note on Amazon at Rs 11,999
The LTE-enabled smartphone priced at Rs 14,499 was available on Amazon.in for three hours starting 2 pm at a promotional price of Rs 11,999.
Nokia India staff take to the company's gates hoping for employment
This follows a tour of the facility by representatives of a Chinese phone maker that’s a contract manufacturer for Lava, said sources inside the factory.
China's Xiaomi launches first smartphone in India at Rs 14,999
It is in competition with mid-segment devices such as Motorola's Moto G, Blackberry's Z3 and Samsung's mid-range of smartphones, among others.
Smartphone rates may slip below Rs 2.5k by year-end
Last month, Spreadtrum and operating system maker Firefox said they were partnering on a chipset that would bring down the cost of the device to $25 (Rs 1,520).
Mobiles imported for R&D to follow specific absorption rate rules
Cellphone radiation varies from handset to handset and is measured in terms of its SAR value -- count that specifies amount of radio waves absorbed by body when using a mobile phone.
Xolo unveils AMD-powered Windows tablet 'Xolo Win'
Xolo, the smartphone brand of Indian handset maker Lava, on Wednesday unveiled its first AMD-powered 10.1-inch tablet 'Xolo Win'.
Lava incorporates Rupee symbol in mobile
Lava International on Sunday said it has successfully incorporated the Rupee symbol in its handsets.
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