Is India ready for the AI revolution? The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, from generative AI tools to sophisticated machine learning algorithms, are transforming industries across the nation. From fintech's burgeoning use of AI-powered fraud detection to the agricultural sector's embrace of precision farming technologies, the impact is undeniable. This week saw a major breakthrough in indigenous 5G technology development, signaling India's growing prowess in the global tech landscape. But alongside this progress comes the crucial discussion surrounding data privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethical implications of AI deployment. How will India navigate these challenges and harness the transformative power of technology for inclusive growth? Explore the latest developments in Indian tech, from the rise of digital payments to the burgeoning startup ecosystem, and discover how innovation is shaping the nation's future. Stay informed with Abtak.com – your gateway to understanding the tech revolution reshaping India.
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New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) The total number of telecom subscribers in India grew marginally to 120.7 crore in May with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel adding over 99 per cent new customers during the month, according to data published by sector regulator Trai on Friday. The total net subscriber addition by telecom service providers was 43,58,231 while Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel jointly added 43,51,294, thereby accounting for 99.84 of the total net subscriber addition in May. The overall growth in subscriber base was mitigated by loss of subscribers by debt-ridden Vodafone Idea (Vi) and publi ...Read More >
CHENNAI: National security advisor Ajit Doval on Friday challenged the foreign press "to show even one image" of the damage to the Indian side during Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the 62nd convocation of IIT Madras, Doval said: "We decided to have nine terrorist targets in the criss-cross of Pakistan; they were not in the border areas. We missed none. We hit nowhere else except that. It was precise to the point where we knew who was where. The entire operation took 23 minutes, starting five minutes past one and ending 28 minutes past one (on May 8)."The NSA said: "Foreign press said that Paki ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) India's most valuable company Reliance Industries on Friday reported its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 26,994 crore for the April-June quarter, reflecting a growth of 78.3 per cent over the year-ago period, driven by consumer businesses and investment sales. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit attributable to owners of the company stood at Rs 26,994 crore, or Rs 19.95 per share, in April-June 2025 compared to Rs 15,138 crore earnings in the year-ago period, according to an exchange filing. Also Read | PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 19 (PTI) Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-member core probable group for the upcoming senior women's national coaching camp, which will be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre here from July 21 to August 29. The camp holds significant importance as the Indian women's hockey team gears up for the women's Asia Cup, set to begin on September 5 in Hangzhou, China. The tournament will serve as a direct qualification pathway for the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup, with only the champion earning a guaranteed spot. All players from the previous camp have been retaine ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 21: izmomicro, a specialized division of izmo Ltd., today announced a major milestone in silicon photonics packaging, underscoring its role as a pioneer in India's semiconductor ecosystem and advancing the country's position in the global race toward next-generation data and AI infrastructure. Also Read | The Growing Online Cricket Marketplace in India: Best Cricket ID Providers. izmomicro has developed a high-density silicon photonics packaging platform capable of supporting 32-channel fiber input and output with an industry-leading insertion loss of le ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The launch of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's (BSNL) indigenous 4G network has secured India's future, said a top executive of the state-controlled telecom carrier on Saturday. "The nationwide rollout of our indigenous 4G network, built on the strength of collaboration with TCS (Tata Consultancy Services), Tejas Networks, and C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics), is a resounding declaration of an Atmanirbhar Bharat," said Robert J Ravi, CMD, BSNL, in a statement. "The 'Made in Bharat' stack, brought to life by the relentless dedication of team BSNL, secures our digital futu ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 15: In a festive gesture aimed at attracting new users, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's state-owned telecom operator, has launched a special 'Diwali Bonanza' offer. As part of the scheme, BSNL is offering free 4G mobile services for one month at a token cost of just INR 1 for activation, with no other charges involved. The offer is valid from October 15 to November 15, 2025 and is available exclusively to new customers. Under this plan, subscribers will enjoy unlimited voice calls (as per terms and conditions), 2 GB of high-speed data per day, 100 SMS per day, ...Read More >
With its competitive pricing, BSNL is now posing a stiff challenge to industry leaders such as Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal's Airtel. In a major setback for Reliance Jio -- India's largest telecom provider led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani -- it lost a whopping 7.9 million (79 lakh) subscribers in a single month this year as millions of users switched to state-owned BSNL after private telcos hiked mobile tariffs by a significant margin earlier in July 2024. According to data r ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) The total number of telecom subscribers in India grew marginally to 120.7 crore in May with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel adding over 99 per cent new customers during the month, according to data published by sector regulator Trai on Friday. The total net subscriber addition by telecom service providers was 43,58,231 while Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel jointly added 43,51,294, thereby accounting for 99.84 of the total net subscriber addition in May. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, June 27, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Friday Lucky Draw Results Declare ...Read More >
Mysuru joins Vi's 5G map - Vodafone Idea has launched 5G in Mysuru, its second city in Karnataka state after Bengaluru, as part of a wider rollout across 17 priority telecom circles in India. 4G backbone boosted - The telco has upgraded its 4G network in Karnataka with new spectrum deployments, increasing capacity by 41% and improving service performance. Expansion accelerates - Vi plans to bring 5G to 23 more cities, aiming to strengthen its network footprint and compete more effectively with rivals in the Indian 5G market. Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has extended its 5G foo ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain-induced issues. CM Revanth Reddy further directed the deployment of SDRF, NDRF, Hydra teams, and ot ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the state-run telecom company BSNL's fully indigenous 4G network on September 27, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Friday. With this milestone, India will join the league of select nations capable of building and manufacturing their own telecom networks and equipment. Speaking at a pre-launch event, Scindia said, "Tomorrow will be the day when the world will see India not just as a service provider but as a complete 4G stack developer and equipment manufacturer." He added that India's telecom ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Broadband policy think tank and advocacy group Friday opposed the government's move to refarm 1100 MHz spectrum, to meet the growing needs of next generation (5G) services. The Delhi-based group said that it is alarmed by the refarming decision of the 1100 MHZ and earmarking the upper 6GHz spectrum for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) services, and urged the government to reconsider this (refarming) this move. "The IMT in the 6GHz band not only cannot meet the advanced requirements of digitalisation of the key sectors of the economy in manufacturing, agriculture, heal ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: State-controlled Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Numaligarh Refinery (NRL) to deploy a private 5G network for the public sector oil company, which would be India's first captive non-public network (CNPN) in the refinery sector. BSNL and NRL, in a joint statement on Sunday, said that the deployment would usher in a new era of secure, ultra-reliable, and real-time industrial connectivity, while supporting mission-critical opera ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday released a Consultation Paper on the auction of radio frequency spectrum in the frequency bands identified for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), a release said. The telecom regulator stated in a press note that the move follows a reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), dated May 15, seeking TRAI's recommendations under Section 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act, 1997. The DoT's reference includes proposals for auctioning spectrum in both existing and newly identified IMT b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil on Saturday state-owned BSNL's 'Swadeshi' 4G stack, marking India's entry into a coveted league of nations such as Denmark, Sweden, South Korea, and China that produce and manufacture homegrown telecom equipment. This is a new era for the telecom sector, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Friday. Scindia said that over 97,500 mobile 4G towers will be commissioned by the PM at Jharsuguda, Odisha, on September 27. Over 92,600 mobile sites installed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) are of indigenised 4G techno ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unleashed a string of data, ranging from BSNL's consecutive profit after 18 years to connecting over 2 lakh gram panchayats with broadband, on social media platform X to counter claims of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on the Digital India programme. Scindia suggested to Kharge to go check on the web for telecom scams in India which will show activities related to the UPA regime while the present regime is recognised with leadership in technology. Also Read | India Developing Its Own Bunker-Buster Missile? Reports Say ...Read More >
India's Department of Telecom (DoT) is reassessing spectrum demand for 5G private networks, seeking input from enterprises and system integrators by July 31. This follows concerns about device ecosystem availability and high spectrum costs. New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) The telecom department has started the process to reassess fresh spectrum demand for captive non-public networks, also known as 5G private networks, according to an official memorandum. This is the second such exercise by the Department of Telecom after issuing a provision for 5G private networks in June 2022. "The Department has de ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) The operating profit of telecom companies in India is expected to grow 12-14 per cent to about ₹1.55 lakh crore this fiscal, driven by more data consumption and rise in average revenue per user, Crisil Ratings said on Monday. The "robust" operating performance, along with declining capital expenditure intensity of leading players post 5G rollout, is seen improving free cash flow, supporting credit profiles of leading players in the industry. The telecom industry benefits from high operating leverage, Crisil Ratings said adding that its analysis suggests that every Re ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: As Gujarat's commercial capital continues to embrace digital infrastructure and rapid urban development, the demand for high-speed mobile internet has never been higher. But do all areas of Ahmedabad get good mobile internet speed? Perhaps not! A recent telecom performance audit conducted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) across key city zones reveals that Ahmedabad clocked its fastest mobile internet speed of 674 Mbps at the IIM Ahmedabad main gate.However, some kilometres away, the picture changes dramatically. At RTO Circle, 7.5km from the IIM campus, top speeds ...Read More >
Mumbai: Jio Platforms Ltd (JPL), which houses Reliance Industries' telecom and digital businesses, posted a nearly 25% year-on-year rise in fiscal first quarter net profit, boosted by continued addition of data users. JPL's consolidated net profit stood at ₹7,110 in the June quarter from ₹5,698 crore a year earlier, and ₹7,022 crore crore in the previous three months, the Mukesh Ambani-owned company said in a statement Friday. "I am happy to share that Jio has scaled newer heights during the quarter including crossing 200 million 5G subscribers and 20 million home connections. Jio AirFiber i ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jul 19 (PTI) India's electronics exports have soared past USD 40 billion, marking an eight-fold growth during the last 11 years, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. He also highlighted that the domestic electronics production has gone up by six times. Addressing the 14th Convocation of IIT Hyderabad, near here, Vaishnaw also emphasised the rapid progress of India's first bullet train project, which is expected to become operational by August or September 2027. Looking ahead, Vaishnaw said the first Made in India semiconductor chip, on a commercial scale, will be man ...Read More >
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced government measures against cyber and telecom fraud. A new system prevented ₹4,000 crore in fraud and saved ₹10 lakh in public funds. An app disconnected 2.75 lakh fraudulent phone numbers, and caller ID software blocked 25-30 crore calls in two months. Scindia acknowledged the ongoing challenge of misuse alongside technological advancements.Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday highlighted various measures taken by the government to addr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Indian telecom major Reliance Jio is on track to become the world's largest Fixed Wireless Access provider by subscriber base, eclipsing US-based telecom giant T-Mobile, an analyst report said on Sunday. According to recent data released by telecom regulator Trai, Reliance Jio total 5G FWA subscriber base (including unlicensed band radio) reached 6.88 million in May, while T-Mobile had 6.85 million subscribers in March. Also Read | How To Spot a Fake Website? PIB Fact Check Shares 5 Simple Tips To Identify Fraudulent Sites and Stay Safe From Online Scams. Reliance Ji ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) should stand shoulder-to-shoulder with global tech leaders like Nokia, Ericsson and Huawei by 2047, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, has said. In a significant push towards self-reliance and global competitiveness, Dr Sekhar has launched a high-capacity SAKSHAM-3000 switch-cum-router with 25.6 terabit per second throughput. SAKSHAM-3000 is a state-of-the-art data centre switch-cum-router designed for next-generation digital infrastructure. Dr Sekhar lau ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Jio Platforms on Friday reported a nearly 25 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 7,110 crore in the quarter ended June. Jio Platforms Q1FY26 gross revenue climbed 19 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 41,054 crore, according to the earnings statement released by parent Reliance Industries. Jio Platforms houses Reliance Industries' telecom and digital businesses. Operating revenue growth was driven by a strong rise in subscriber base across mobility and homes, and increasing customer engagement and digital services business, the company said. Mukesh Ambani, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): India is set to take a leadership position in the global satellite communication (SATCOM) sector, with Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia declaring that the country will not be a follower but a frontrunner in leveraging space-based connectivity to drive inclusive growth and digital transformation. Speaking at the inaugural session of the SatCom Summit at the India Mobile Congress on Wednesday, Scindia called SATCOM a strategic national priority and a foundational pillar of India's digital future. He emphasised that satellite communicati ...Read More >
Recently, PM Modi launched nearly 1 lakh towers for state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), which will provide fourth-generation-backed high-speed mobile services to consumers, including in rural and remote regions. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the "Made-in-India" 4G stack is ready for exports, demonstrating the country's rising presence in global technology markets. At the inaugural event of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, PM Modi said the develop ...Read More >