Spice Devices launches budget smartphone in India
New Delhi, June 27: Spice Devices, a brand from China-based Transsion Holdings, on Wednesday launched a new smartphone "F311" in India.
Priced at Rs 5,599, the new smartphone is powered by Android Oreo "Go Edition".
The device comes with a 5.45-inch screen, full screen display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It sports 5MP auto-focus (AF) rear camera, 5MP selfie camera with flash, social share key and on-the-go (OTG) support.
"The device 'F311' is a perfect confluence of aspirational features for first time smartphone users with high social media usage," Pankaj Madaan, Deputy General Manager, Marketing, Spice Devices, said in a statement.
"We have joined hands with MediaTek and Google for Android Oreo 'Go edition', to deliver high-quality devices at the right price point," Madaan added.
The dual-SIM budget phone is powered by a 64 bit quad-core processor, 2400mAh battery, 1GB RAM and 16GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB.
The multi-functional fingerprint sensor of the new handset would allow users to take pictures, answer and record calls, quickly access to applications.
The device also comes with features including face detection, smile detection and beauty mode.
The smartphone is available in three colours -- rose Gold, black and phantom red.
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Allahabad HC orders probe into 'reinstatement' of teacher in UP's Barabanki
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a probe by the special task force (STF) into alleged irregularities in the rejoining of a teacher at City Intermediate College in Barabanki, observing that the reinstatement appeared to be prima facie illegal.
The court also directed the recovery of the salary paid to the teacher during the disputed period.
A bench of Justice Rajeev Singh passed the order on a petition filed by the college management committee. The court expressed doubts over the roles of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Barabanki, the college principal and the teacher concerned and hence, directed a detailed inquiry into the matter.
Taking note of alleged manipulation of records and misleading submissions, the court ordered the immediate transfer of the Barabanki DIOS to ensure a fair probe. It also directed the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the then joint director of education of the Ayodhya division.
In its order, the court found that the teacher, Abhay Kumar, was initially appointed as an assistant teacher in 2018 but joined an Eklavya Model Residential School in Chhattisgarh as a lecturer in June 2024 without obtaining permission from the management. His subsequent request to retain the lien was rejected.
Despite this, he was allowed to rejoin the Barabanki College in September 2025 on the directions of the joint director of education and the DIOS, and was even paid the salary for October 2025. The court termed the rejoining "wholly illegal" and lacking any legal basis.
The bench also expressed concern over lapses in communication within the education department and directed the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to ensure that official orders are communicated through email and WhatsApp as well, to prevent disputes.
The matter is next listed for hearing on May 28 when a compliance report is sought.
