The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has proposed that 4-5 large traffic-generating (LTG) platforms like OTTs responsible for the disproportionate traffic growth on telecom networks should bear the equitable share of costs, as the industry body argued that telcos shouldering the full burden is ”neither sustainable nor prudent”.
On Thursday, Secretary S Krishnan of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched ERNET India’s cutting-edge web portal tailored for educational institutions. This platform, developed using AI, ML, and open-source technology, offers domain registration, DNS, and value-added services like Website as a Service (WaaS) and Learning Management as a Service (LMaaS).
Homegrown audio streaming platform Pocket FM on Thursday disclosed the financial performance of its India subsidiary for FY2023, reporting a 647 percent surge in revenue, reaching Rs 131 crore and a 56 percent decrease in loss (before tax), amounting to Rs 75.7 crore. The company has experienced a 417 percent increase in microtransaction revenue (content monetisation) to Rs 82.8 crore.
India’s largest telecom operator Reliance Jio added 31.59 lakh mobile users while rival Bharti Airtel’s subscriber gain came in at 3.52 lakh in October 2023, as per monthly subscriber data by TRAI. There was no relief for the troubled telco Vodafone Idea on the subscriber front, as it lost 20.44 lakh wireless subscribers in October.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has opened the doors for potential partners, officially announcing the launch of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) phase to acquire partnership rights for the Women’s Premier League. Reputed organizations are invited to participate by submitting bids to secure official partnership rights, Economic Times reported.
Microsoft has rebranded its Edge browser on iOS and Android to “Microsoft Edge: AI browser”. Users noticed that the company recently renamed its mobile browser to Microsoft Edge: AI browser, reports Neowin. The browser’s page on the App Store and Google Play Store advertises new AI-powered capabilities such as the DALL-E 3 image generator, article summarization with Copilot, image recognition, and more, IANS reported.
Producer Ektaa R Kapoor and her actor-brother Tusshar Kapoor are reuniting for an upcoming project, titled ‘Dus June Ki Raat’. The series, which will be released on Jio Cinema and ALT Balaji, will also feature actor Priyanka Chahar Choudhary.
Renowned actor David Tennant, acclaimed for his roles in ‘Doctor Who,’ ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,’ and ‘Good Omens,’ is set to take the helm as the host of the upcoming EE BAFTA Film Awards. This marks Tennant’s first time overseeing the esteemed event, to be held on February 18 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, PTI reported.
Zee Business introduces a revamped app offering a user-friendly approach to financial news and market analysis. The app prioritizes curated insights, enhanced video content, and a sleek design for a seamless user experience. Emphasizing actionable intelligence over data, the app aims to empower users in navigating the dynamic financial landscape.
The makers of Vishesh Bansal and Ashlesha Thakur-starrer ‘Gutar Gu’ on Thursday announced the filming of season two of the budding teen adolescence drama. Directed by Saqib Pandor, the innocent romance is rekindled with the much-loved couple Ritu and Anuj, starring Vishesh and Ashlesha, IANS reported.