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Indonesia's Mt Semeru unleashes lava river in new eruption today

Indonesia's highest volcano on its most densely populated island released searing gas clouds and rivers of lava in its latest eruption on Sunday. Monsoon rains eroded and finally collapsed the lava dome atop 3,676-metre (12,060-foot) Mount Semeru, causing the eruption, according to National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari, citing information from the Vulcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Agency at the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry. Several villages were blanketed with falling ash, blocking out the sun, but no casualties have been reported. Thick columns of ash were blasted more than 1,500 metres (nearly 4,000 feet) into the sky, while searing gas and lava flowed down Semeru's slopes, traveling toward a nearby river. People were advised to stay 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) from the crater's mouth, and keep off the southeastern sector area along the Besuk Kobokan river located about 13 kilometres (8 miles) from the crater. Several hundred people were

Indonesia's Mt Semeru unleashes lava river in new eruption today
Updated On : 04 Dec 2022 | 1:13 PM IST

Lava Blaze NXT smartphone with MediaTek Helio G37 launched at Rs 9,299

The Lava Blaze NXT smartphone will be available across retail stores starting November 25. The smartphone will be available on Lava's official website and Amazon India from December 2

Lava Blaze NXT smartphone with MediaTek Helio G37 launched at Rs 9,299
Updated On : 25 Nov 2022 | 12:11 PM IST

Lava Blaze 5G to get Android 13, quarterly software updates for 2 years

Priced at Rs 10,999, the Lava Blaze is amongst the cheapest 5G smartphone in India. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor and boasts a big capacity 5,000 mAh battery

Lava Blaze 5G to get Android 13, quarterly software updates for 2 years
Updated On : 23 Nov 2022 | 12:24 PM IST

Lava Blaze 5G smartphone goes on sale with introductory offer on Amazon

Priced at Rs 10,999, the Lava Blaze 5G will be available at an introductory price of Rs 9,999 on the e-commerce platform Amazon India

Lava Blaze 5G smartphone goes on sale with introductory offer on Amazon
Updated On : 15 Nov 2022 | 11:07 AM IST

Lava Blaze 5G: Cheapest 'made in India' smartphone goes on sale from Nov 15

The Lava Blaze 5G will be available at an introductory price of Rs 9,999 on Amazon from November 15

Lava Blaze 5G: Cheapest 'made in India' smartphone goes on sale from Nov 15
Updated On : 09 Nov 2022 | 3:03 PM IST

Top headlines: Consumer protection rules, Infosys may overtake Cognizant

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Top headlines: Consumer protection rules, Infosys may overtake Cognizant
Updated On : 04 Nov 2022 | 8:41 AM IST

Lava announces to roll out firmware over-the-air (FOTA) update for AGNI 5G

With this update, Lava becomes one of the earliest mobile handset companies in India to enable 5G on its smartphones in the country

Lava announces to roll out firmware over-the-air (FOTA) update for AGNI 5G
Updated On : 19 Oct 2022 | 5:05 PM IST

Phone maker Lava eyes electronics manufacturing venture with China's Huaqin

The pact would give the closely held companies heft as they seek to take on rivals such as Foxconn Technology Group

Phone maker Lava eyes electronics manufacturing venture with China's Huaqin
Updated On : 18 Oct 2022 | 12:13 AM IST

Lava democratises 5G smartphones, launches Blaze 5G at Rs 10k: Details here

Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, the Lava Blaze 5G is compatible with eight 5G bands

Lava democratises 5G smartphones, launches Blaze 5G at Rs 10k: Details here
Updated On : 04 Oct 2022 | 10:36 AM IST

Lava to launch affordable 5G smartphone at Rs 10,000 around Diwali

Indian smartphone maker Lava International on Monday said it will launch an affordable 5G smartphone, LavaBlaze 5G, for about Rs 10,000 before Diwali. The mobile device was unveiled by telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the India Mobile Congress here. A mobile device expert claimed that at Rs 10,000, the phone would be the cheapest 5G smartphone in the market. "It has always been our desire to develop an accessible 5G smartphone that is made in India. The product aligns with the larger vision of providing the next-generation 5G technology to Indians at an affordable price point. With the launch of this smartphone we are making the power of 5G technology accessible to all," Lava International President and Business head Sunil Raina said. Pre-bookings for the Lava Blaze 5G will commence around Diwali this year, he said. Built on MediaTekDimensity 700 chipset, the smartphone will have 50 megapixels (MP) AI triple rear camera and 8 MP front camera and come with an anonymous call ...

Lava to launch affordable 5G smartphone at Rs 10,000 around Diwali
Updated On : 03 Oct 2022 | 10:27 PM IST

Indian phonemakers served notices by Customs, get Rs 20,000 cr tax bill

Before September 2020, there was no import duty on such panels, but from October 1, 2020, an import duty of 10% is levied under the Centre's phased manufacturing programme

Indian phonemakers served notices by Customs, get Rs 20,000 cr tax bill
Updated On : 19 Jul 2022 | 9:39 AM IST

Lava Blaze smartphone with 5000 mAh battery launched: Know price, specs

Priced at Rs 8,699, the Lava Blaze is now available for pre-orders in India

Lava Blaze smartphone with 5000 mAh battery launched: Know price, specs
Updated On : 07 Jul 2022 | 12:32 PM IST

Lava Blaze: Unboxing the made in India budget smartphone

Home-grown smartphone maker Lava on July 7 launched the Blaze smartphone. The made in India smartphone boasts glossy glass profile on the back cover. Powered by the MediaTek Helio processor, the Lava Blaze boots Android 12 operating system with no ads and bloatware. Here are the phone’s specifications: Lava Blaze: Specifications Construction: Glass and plastic Storage: 64GB RAM: 3GB Operating System: Android 12 Rear camera: 13MP + 2MP + 2MP Front camera: 8MP Battery: 5000 mAh Screen: 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD Processor: 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio Ports: USB-C, 3.5mm Colours: Red, Blue, Black, Green #LavaBlaze #LavaMobiles #BSTech

Icon YoutubeLava Blaze: Unboxing the made in India budget smartphone
Updated On : 07 Jul 2022 | 12:29 PM IST

Indonesian authorities raise Semeru volcano alert, fearing new eruption

Indonesian authorities raised the alert level for the highest volcano on Java island, saying Mount Semeru could blow up again.

Indonesian authorities raise Semeru volcano alert, fearing new eruption
Updated On : 18 Dec 2021 | 9:32 AM IST

Lava launches its first 5G smartphone 'Agni' at Rs 19,999: Details here

Home-grown mobile phone company Lava International has become the first Indian brand to launch 5G smartphones for domestic consumers. The smartphone launched under the brand name 'Agni' has been developed by Lava in India and is getting manufactured at its plant in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. "The purpose of launching Agni is to give Indian consumers the choice of a made in India 5G smartphone for Indians by an Indian company. We wanted to establish before people that there can be an Indian brand which is technology oriented. "We are second in the world to launch a 5G smartphone on Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset," Sunil Raina, President & Business Head, Lava International told PTI on the sidelines of the launch. He said that the price of Agni has been kept at Rs 19,999 which is competitive, compared to Chinese brands that dominate the Indian market at present. The Lava Agni 5G will come with a 6.78 inch full high-definition plus IPS punch hole display which is largest in its ...

Lava launches its first 5G smartphone 'Agni' at Rs 19,999: Details here
Updated On : 09 Nov 2021 | 1:35 PM IST

Lava Probuds TWS earbuds launched in India priced at Rs 2,199

Lava announced its entry into the true wireless segment with the launch of Probuds

Lava Probuds TWS earbuds launched in India priced at Rs 2,199
Updated On : 21 Jun 2021 | 3:23 PM IST

Dell, Foxconn, Lava, 16 other firms apply under PLI scheme for IT hardware

Production of Rs 1.6 trn and exports of Rs 60,000 cr expected over next 4 years, says govt

Dell, Foxconn, Lava, 16 other firms apply under PLI scheme for IT hardware
Updated On : 04 May 2021 | 2:30 PM IST

Lava debuts e-Education tablet series, launches 3 Flipkart-exclusive models

Priced between Rs 9,000 - Rs 15,000, the Lava e-Education series debuts with three tablets -- Magnum XL, Aura and Ivory - each of a different screen size

Lava debuts e-Education tablet series, launches 3 Flipkart-exclusive models
Updated On : 19 Mar 2021 | 1:48 PM IST

Lava plans to turn up the heat on Chinese brands, aims to ramp up headcount

Expansion of distribution network, venturing into new markets, supplementing production capacity, and ramping up workforce are all on the cards

Lava plans to turn up the heat on Chinese brands, aims to ramp up headcount
Updated On : 01 Feb 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Lava launches Z-series customisable smartphones starting at Rs 5,499

Lava unveiled the world's first customisable smartphone that will allow customers to choose the components -- camera, memory, storage capacity and colour -- on their own from the company's website

Lava launches Z-series customisable smartphones starting at Rs 5,499
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 1:20 PM IST