B'desh: NCC urges political parties to complete reforms within two years of forming govt

IANS | July 29, 2025 6:31 PM

Dhaka, July 29 (IANS) The National Consensus Commission (NCC) of Bangladesh has urged the political parties participating in the second round of the dialogue to pledge their commitment to implement the reform proposals outlined in the draft of 'July National Charter 2025', within two years of forming the government after the next general election, local media reported.

30 years of mobile calls in India: Story of Indian telecom journey

IANS | July 29, 2025 6:27 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Today marks the 30th anniversary of India's first cellphone call, made from Kolkata on July 29, 1995. Since then, India’s telecom sector has grown tremendously, and the country is now the world’s second-largest telecom market, with over 1.2 billion subscribers. Around 85.5 per cent of Indian households own at least one smartphone as of early 2025.