West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the suspension of two senior officials at Presidency Central Correctional Home after a surprise raid uncovered 23 mobile phones. The crackdown, led by the state police’s Correctional Services directorate with Kolkata Police, lasted about four hours and resulted in a CID probe to identify SIM-card users and examine call records. Adhikari warned that criminals are running networks from jail and hinted prior government involvement, adding similar operations will follow across the state.
India reportedly conducted a nationwide emergency alert test on Saturday, May 2, notifying thousands of people with loud beeps on their mobile phones. The notifications reportedly hit around 11:45 am, raising questions about how the alert system distributes warnings and what it signals in real emergencies. Officials are expected to clarify the scope and purpose of the exercise.
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Raju Antony Pullan, head of Samsung India’s mobile phone business, has resigned after 18 years with the company. As a senior vice president, he oversaw sales, marketing and smartphone operations. Samsung has not named a replacement, even as competition intensifies and Chinese brands challenge Samsung’s position in India’s fast-moving mobile market.
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