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Airtel launches priority postpaid 5G plans to offer faster, reliable telecom services
Bharti Airtel introduces its latest innovation: Priority Postpaid 5G plans, leveraging state-of-the-art network slicing technology to deliver unmatched speed and reliability. These plans, available from Rs 499 to Rs 1,749 (excluding GST), are ideal for those who crave top-tier mobile service, especially in congested areas.
SEBI Moves To Speed Up Institutional Trade Processing, Cut Infrastructure Risks
SEBI proposed overhauling the STP framework by enabling direct communication between service providers instead of a central hub.
How Orange Health Labs is trying to become the Zepto of blood tests
The Bengaluru-headquartered upstart is trying to turn diagnostics into an on-demand consumer service. It promises home sample collection in under 60 minutes, and report delivery within six hours. But not everyone is convinced.
BLS E-Services Q4 profit up 5 pc to Rs 18 cr
Shikhar Aggarwal, Chairman of BLS E-Services, attributed the robust quarterly earnings to a strong growth across its core businesses and the increasing scale of its assisted digital and citizen service offerings.
Bharti Airtel launches Priority Postpaid service with 5G slicing
Over the past year, slicing based 5G services have been launched in many countries like USA, Singapore, United Kingdom and Malaysia. Airtel’s launch is the first such launch in India.
Airtel launches 'Priority Postpaid' with a 'slicing' tech: Check the 5G plans
Bharti Airtel has launched "Priority Postpaid," a new service leveraging 5G slicing technology to enhance network experience for postpaid users. This innovation prioritizes connectivity for premium customers during high-traffic situations, ensuring stable performance for work and daily digital needs. It marks India's first deployment of slicing-based 5G services, offering a more reliable and dependable mobile experience.
IRDAI may tighten CEO KPIs on claims, expenses and customer service
The IRDAI is developing a more detailed framework for performance-linked key performance indicators (KPIs) for insurance company executives. This initiative aims to enhance oversight on claims settlement, customer complaints, and expense management, pushing for sharper accountability standards and measurable parameters in senior management evaluations.
Amazon Now to deploy 1,000 Eicher electric trucks
Amazon India is introducing 1,000 electric trucks for its Amazon Now service by 2028. Fifty trucks are already on the road. These vehicles will transport goods between fulfillment centers and micro-fulfillment centers. The initiative aims to support quick commerce operations across India, starting with key cities.
SBI must pay Rs 5 lakh to woman despite 6-year delay in claim: Nagpur consumer panel
A Nagpur consumer commission directed SBI to pay Rs 5 lakh to a widow. The payment is for an insurance claim filed six years late. The commission cited the widow's mental shock after her husband's sudden death. It stated the bank failed to inform customers of their rights. The bank's refusal was deemed a deficiency in service.
Hormuz Flashpoint: Iran Plans New Shipping Rules, Signals Maritime Service Fees
The mechanism is expected to be formally unveiled in the coming days.
Fuel Price Hike: Gig Workers Seek Higher Incentives As Quick Commerce Platforms Face Labour Shortage
Quick commerce platforms, which promise deliveries within minutes, are particularly dependent on a steady supply of gig workers to maintain service levels.
Starbucks to open first corporate office in India for tech jobs
Starbucks is establishing its first corporate technology office in India, aiming for fiscal year 2027 to bring outsourced roles in-house and reduce costs. This move is part of a broader strategy to cut $2 billion in expenses and decrease reliance on external service providers, following recent layoffs and a shift of some tech roles to Nashville.