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Ninth volcano eruption rocks Southwestern Iceland, Blue Lagoon spa evacuated; timeline of recent volcanic activities
Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula experienced its ninth eruption since late 2023 on July 16, 2025, prompting evacuations at the Blue Lagoon and Grindavik. This latest event, deemed relatively small, follows a series of eruptions that began in March 2021 after eight centuries of dormancy. While not expected to impact international flights, the region faces ongoing volcanic activity.
Delhi HC grants bail to former Lava MD Hari Om Rai in money laundering case
The Delhi High Court granted bail to former Lava International MD Hari Om Rai, who was arrested in October 2023 in a money laundering case linked to Vivo Mobile Communication China. Rai had been in custody for over a month, and the trial was still in the early stages. The court noted that the trial could take a long time, with 48 accused, 527 witnesses, and thousands of documents.
Former Lava MD Hari Om Rai gets bail in money-laundering case
The Delhi High Court granted bail to former Lava International MD Hari Om Rai, arrested in a money-laundering case involving Vivo Mobile. The court cited the ongoing documentation stage of the trial and the unlikelihood of its conclusion in the near future as reasons for granting bail.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts, causes tsunami threat
The crater of Mount Ruang flamed with lava against a backdrop of lightning bolts overnight after erupting four times on Wednesday, forcing authorities to raise its alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system.
Delhi HC issues notice to Vivo's officials on ED plea challenging their release
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to Vivo India officials who were recently released in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate has moved the Delhi High Court to challenge the trial court's order directing the release of three accused, including the interim CEO of Chinese smartphone maker VIVO, and others in a money laundering case.
ED files first charge sheet against Chinese smartphone maker Vivo-India, others
The prosecution complaint has been filed before a special court here on Wednesday under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and vivo-India has been named an accused apart from those arrested in this case, the sources told PTI.
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Had nothing to do with China's Vivo or its representatives since 2014: Lava MD to Delhi court
The accused MD of Lava International Company Hari Om Rai, arrested in a money laundering case against Chinese phone-maker Vivo, made the submissions through his lawyer before Special Judge Tarun Yogesh during the hearing of his bail application. The judge on Wednesday posted the matter for further hearing on December 4.
"Yoga has its foundation in India": Co-founder of "Yoga in Times Square"
The preparation is underway at Times Square ahead of International Yoga Day on Wednesday, with the aim to bring in the participation of more and more people in the event.
Government to form expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers, says Consumer Affairs Secretary
"India can initially think of exploring shifting to two types of chargers, including C type. Shifting to common chargers is a complex issue; final decision will be taken after the considered view of all stakeholders," PTI quoted Consumer Affairs Secretary as saying.
China prepares to launch rocket carrying space station supplies
Beijing has pumped billions into its space programme in a bid to make up ground on pioneers Russia and the United States, with ambitious projects in Earth orbit and the landing of uncrewed craft on the Moon and Mars.
Covid 2.0: Smartphone makers get disconnected again, loss of around 5 million shipment units in April-June
While expecting sales to be hit this quarter, brands are maintaining production and hoping for a strong bounceback in demand when restrictions are lifted, similar to what happened in 2020.
Smartphone brands stare at five million shipment losses in April-June due to lockdowns
While expecting sales to be hit this quarter, brands are keeping up production and are hoping for a strong bounce bank in demand when restrictions are lifted, like what happened in 2020. Transportation of components and finished goods though is also being delayed due to night curfews and other regional restrictions, industry players said.
1.78 lakh smartphones to be given to class 12 students by November: Punjab Cabinet
The phones will be equipped with various smart features such as touch screen, camera and pre-loaded government applications like 'e-Sewa App' with e-content related to class 11 and class 12, as approved by the department of school education.
Indian smartphone companies, MNCs plan revival strategies to combat Chinese companies
Homegrown mobile phone makers are scaling up to make the maximum of the anti-Chinese wave.
India under lockdown: Jobs, salaries safe despite disruption, companies tell employees
From paying advance salary to honouring joining date for new joinees, cos going all out to reassure employees.
Corona care: Lava makes lockdown period easy for factory workers, pays 20% advance salary
The smartphone-maker has around 3,500 workers in the factory.
Lava pays 20 per cent advance salary to factory workers
"The move is a part of the several measures that the company has taken to ease the trouble of its employees and ensure their safety and well-being. Lava paid around 20 per cent of the salary in advance yesterday (Wednesday), almost 12 days ahead of the scheduled date," the company said in a statement.
IMC 2019 reflects downbeat mood
Government sources tried to downplay the absence of the top telecom industrialists, saying that Ambani and Mittal had declined the invitation a month ago.
Local electronic makers may get international calls
Global brands may want to consider firms like Dixon Tech, Lava & Jaina for 3rd party contracts.
HTC hopes it still rings a bell in India
Discussions with the three Indian brands are in advanced stages, including the possibility of Lava and Karbonn teaming up to bid for the HTC brand licence, one of the executives said.
Samsung gets a leg-up in the Xiaomi battle
Ban on exclusive online deals and cap on sales to help Samsung, which has a wider offline retail presence.
Poll-bound states to dial local phone cos
Three states in talks to procure, distribute 10-15 m phones, however, some firms are wary of the extra investments such orders would entail.
Handset industry divided over PCB customs duty hike
The duty proposed in the Budget will prove to be disadvantageous to the industry as it may halt potential inbound component-level investments.
Handset vendors making in India seek clarity on GST
Under the proposed GST regime, most indirect central and state taxes, including excise duty, sales tax, service tax and value added tax, will be subsumed into one levy.
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.
Lava drops out of race to buy Nokia’s Chennai handset unit
Lava was the first Indian phone vendor to introduce its own user interface or skin, Hive, riding on the Android OS.
LAVA names Sanjeev Agarwal as manufacturing head
"Sanjeev will play a key role in providing fillip to company’s plan of starting a manufacturing unit in India," the company in a statement said.
LAVA unveils Iris Alfa smartphone at Rs 6,550
LAVA Iris Alfa features a 5.0 megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front camera, and has 1GB RAM together with 8GB of internal storage.
Samsung launches Z1, first smartphone powered by its own Tizen OS, for Rs 5,700
The no-nonsense handset - one of the cheapest in the Samsung stable - sports a 4-inch display, a plastic body and a simplified user interface.
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