Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea Lose Subscribers, BSNL and Airtel Gain
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., India's largest telecom operator, experienced a loss of about 1.65 crore subscribers over the past four months, with 37.6 lakh mobile subscribers leaving the platform in October alone. Vodafone Idea also saw a decline of 19.3 lakh subscribers in October, a bigger loss than the 15.5 lakh subscribers lost the previous month, according to the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). These losses come after the tariff hikes announced earli
Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea Lose Subscribers, BSNL and Airtel Gain
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., India's largest telecom operator, experienced a loss of about 1.65 crore subscribers over the past four months, with 37.6 lakh mobile subscribers leaving the platform in October alone. Vodafone Idea also saw a decline of 19.3 lakh subscribers in October, a bigger loss than the 15.5 lakh subscribers lost the previous month, according to the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). These losses come after the tariff hikes announced earli
Russia and Reliance Sign $13 Billion Energy Deal for Crude Supply
In a landmark energy agreement, Russia’s state oil company Rosneft has committed to supply 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day to India’s Reliance for the next 10 years, worth approximately $13 billion annually. This deal represents about 0.5% of global oil supply and strengthens energy relations between India and Russia, especially as Russia faces intense Western sanctions due to its invasion of Ukraine. The deal is set to begin in January and will involve monthly deli
Russia and Reliance Sign $13 Billion Energy Deal for Crude Supply
In a landmark energy agreement, Russia’s state oil company Rosneft has committed to supply 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day to India’s Reliance for the next 10 years, worth approximately $13 billion annually. This deal represents about 0.5% of global oil supply and strengthens energy relations between India and Russia, especially as Russia faces intense Western sanctions due to its invasion of Ukraine. The deal is set to begin in January and will involve monthly deli
India and Russia Discuss $4 Billion Radar Deal to Boost Air Defence
During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's ongoing visit to Russia, talks are progressing on a major defence agreement worth $4 billion that could significantly enhance India’s air defence infrastructure. The deal revolves around the acquisition of the Voronezh radar system, manufactured by Russia's Almaz-Antey Corporation, which specializes in anti-aircraft missile systems and radars. The Voronezh radar, with a range of over 8,000 km, is designed to detect threats such as ballisti
India and Russia Discuss $4 Billion Radar Deal to Boost Air Defence
During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's ongoing visit to Russia, talks are progressing on a major defence agreement worth $4 billion that could significantly enhance India’s air defence infrastructure. The deal revolves around the acquisition of the Voronezh radar system, manufactured by Russia's Almaz-Antey Corporation, which specializes in anti-aircraft missile systems and radars. The Voronezh radar, with a range of over 8,000 km, is designed to detect threats such as ballisti
YS Sharmila Demands CBI Probe Into Jagan-Adani Deal Controversy
The ongoing feud between YS Sharmila and her brother, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, has escalated with Sharmila demanding a CBI investigation into the controversial Rs 1750 crore bribery scandal involving Jagan and industrialist Gautam Adani. In a public letter, Sharmila accused Jagan of signing a dubious power distribution deal with Adani, which she claims would burden the people of Andhra Pradesh with Rs 1.5 lakh crore over the next five years. She urged CM Chandrababu Naidu to cance
YS Sharmila Demands CBI Probe Into Jagan-Adani Deal Controversy
The ongoing feud between YS Sharmila and her brother, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, has escalated with Sharmila demanding a CBI investigation into the controversial Rs 1750 crore bribery scandal involving Jagan and industrialist Gautam Adani. In a public letter, Sharmila accused Jagan of signing a dubious power distribution deal with Adani, which she claims would burden the people of Andhra Pradesh with Rs 1.5 lakh crore over the next five years. She urged CM Chandrababu Naidu to cance
SECI Issues Show-Cause Notice to Reliance Power Over Fake Bank Guarantee
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a show-cause notice to Reliance Power Ltd. for allegedly submitting a fake bank guarantee in a recent tender bid. The bid, submitted by Reliance NU BESS, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, was for the establishment of a 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh energy storage system. SECI’s investigation revealed that the bank guarantee, purportedly issued by FirstRand Bank’s Manila branch, was fraudulent, as no such branch
SECI Issues Show-Cause Notice to Reliance Power Over Fake Bank Guarantee
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a show-cause notice to Reliance Power Ltd. for allegedly submitting a fake bank guarantee in a recent tender bid. The bid, submitted by Reliance NU BESS, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, was for the establishment of a 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh energy storage system. SECI’s investigation revealed that the bank guarantee, purportedly issued by FirstRand Bank’s Manila branch, was fraudulent, as no such branch
Reliance Power Barred from SECI Tenders for Three Years Over Fake Bank Guarantees
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) has debarred Reliance Power Ltd. and its subsidiary Reliance NU BESS Ltd. (formerly Maharashtra Energy Generation Ltd.) from bidding in any future SECI tenders for the next three years. This decision comes after SECI discovered that the company had submitted fake bank guarantees during the bidding process for a 1 gigawatt solar power and 2 gigawatt battery energy storage system project. The Incident: Fake Bank Guarantees in SECI Tender
Reliance Power Barred from SECI Tenders for Three Years Over Fake Bank Guarantees
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) has debarred Reliance Power Ltd. and its subsidiary Reliance NU BESS Ltd. (formerly Maharashtra Energy Generation Ltd.) from bidding in any future SECI tenders for the next three years. This decision comes after SECI discovered that the company had submitted fake bank guarantees during the bidding process for a 1 gigawatt solar power and 2 gigawatt battery energy storage system project. The Incident: Fake Bank Guarantees in SECI Tender









