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.
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
Mumbai, Dec 17 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday dropped another 1064.12 pts to settle at 80,684.45 as selling was witnessed in Telecommunications, Metal, and Energy stocks amid weak global cues. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) slipped 332.25 pts at 24,336. The BSE Sensex fell 237 pts to open at 81,511.81. It remained negative throughout the session. During the day it tanked 1136 pts at 80,612.20, a day low, before closing at 80,684.45, sinking 1064.12 pts from its previous close. The Nifty registered days high and low at 24,624.10 pts and by 24,303.45 pts respectively. The stocks that ke ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and MD of telecom firm Bharti Airtel and Deputy Chair GSMA, has been appointed as the acting chair of the GSMA board, a release said on Monday. The appointment came following the resignation of Jose Maria Alvares-Pallete, Chairman and CEO of Telefonica, from the company. By virtue of the resignation, he was no longer able to continue in the position of the Chair of the GSMA. Airtel, in a release, announced that Vittal has been appointed as acting chair of the GSMA Board. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in collaboration with NITI Aayog and the World Bank as knowledge partner, successfully hosted a two-day National Workshop on 'Using Alternate Data Sources and Frontier Technologies for Policy Making' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on June 5-6, 2025. The event brought together over 450 participants, including government officials, statisticians, industry leaders, researchers, and representatives from multilateral organisations. The workshop focused on leveraging non-traditional data sources, including mobile phone recor ...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. 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, 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 >
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has reviewed 22 issues affecting 18 infrastructure projects worth Rs 36,296 crore in Gujarat and Rajasthan, an official statement said on Monday. The meeting, chaired by DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Bhatia, was attended by senior officials from central ministries, state governments, and project proponents. "A total of 22 issues related to 18 critical projects, collectively valued at over Rs 36,296 crore, were taken up for discussion," the commerce and industry ministry said. Among the major initiatives di ...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 >
NEW DELHI: The Centre, on Monday, extended Robert J Ravi's additional charge as the chief managing director (CMD) of state-controlled telecom carriers Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) by three months, according to a regulatory filing by MTNL in aftermarket hours. '...as an interim measure and subject to the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), the additional charge of the post(s) of CMD, BSNL, along with CMD, MTNL and CMD, B ...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: Airtel's request for conversion of its statutory dues into equity - on the lines of a bailout given to Vodafone Idea - may not be approved by the Department of Telecom (DoT) in view of healthy financial state of the company, govt sources said.Airtel surprised many when in April it approached DoT for conversion of its payments towards spectrum and AGR into an equity swap. This would have seen the govt receive a slice of the company's shareholding in lieu of outstanding payments, similar to what was done by the beleaguered Vodafone Idea, in which the govt now has a 49% stake.DoT, whic ...Read More >
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, is facing legal trouble after a Mumbai court issued a notice due to YouTube's failure to comply with a previous order. The issue revolves around an offensive video about Dhyan Foundation’s founder, Yogi Ashwini, which was supposed to be removed globally but remains accessible outside India. The court is questioning Pichai on why he shouldn't face consequences for not following the order. Meanwhile, satellite internet services are set to launch in India, with Jio, Airtel, Starlink, and Amazon Kuiper competing for market dominance. The government is preparing to all ...Read More >
New Delhi: Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and the first among three siblings to be appointed Executive Director on flagship Reliance Industries, will be paid Rs 10-20 crore salary annually plus a host of perks, including a commission on company profits, according to a shareholder notice. While the richest Asian's all three children - twins Akash and Isha, and Anant - were inducted on board of the oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate in 2023 as non-executive directors, the youngest of the three was in April this year appointed Executive Director of Reliance Indus ...Read More >
Cellular Operators Association of India, however, expresses concern over spammers taking the route of over-the-top or internet messaging apps which remain unregulated New Delhi: Mobile users will now be able to differentiate between genuine and spam SMS as telecom operators have rolled out suffixes that will appear before the sender's name or header, industry body COAI said on Tuesday. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Airt ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Wednesday during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Also Read | Did Lucknow Court Judge Take Selfie With Rahul Gandhi During Hearing of Indian Army 'Defamation' Case? BJP's Amit Malviya Found Fake in Fact Check. "I look forward to welcoming Shri ...Read More >
Mumbai, November 29: The Indian stock market opened in green on Friday as buying was seen in the Media and Pharma sector in early trade. At around 09.44 a.m., the Sensex was trading at 79,369.57 after gaining 325.83 points or 0.41 per cent, while the Nifty was trading at 24,019 after rising 104.85 points or 0.44 per cent. The market trend remained positive. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), 1345 stocks were trading in the green, while 876 stocks were in the red. Nifty Bank was up 224.45 points or 0.43 per cent at 52,131.30. Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 56,397.95 after gaining 97. ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Ravada A Chandrasekhar took charge as the new State Police Chief on Tuesday. He succeeds Shaik Darvesh Saheb, who retired on June 30. His tenure will run until July 1, 2027. A 1991-batch IPS officer currently serving as Special Director with the Intelligence Bureau, Chandrasekhar is on central deputation. He was selected over Nitin Agarwal, who topped the official list of probables. The appointment order, issued by Kerala Chief Secretary Dr A Jayathilak on behalf of the Governor, was released soon after a cabinet meeting held on Monday. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh's Godav ...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 >
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Monday announced the launch of its 5G services in Nagpur, as part of its planned rollout strategy. "This expansion is part of Vi's planned 5G rollout across 23 cities, with Pune, Nashik and Aurangabad next on the map, alongside other rollouts currently underway covering its 17 priority circles where it has acquired 5G spectrum," Vi said in a statement on July 14, 2025. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Launches 5G Services in Mysuru Vi customers in Nagpur with compatible 5G smartphones can access the service starting today. As an introductory offer, the c ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 10 (ANI): The stock market ended Tuesday's trading session on a subdued note, with the benchmark indices showing little movement. The Sensex edged up by 1.59 points, closing at 81,510.05, while the Nifty declined by 8.95 points to end at 24,610.05. Also Read | Parliament Winter Session 2024: Congress, INDIA Bloc Allies Move No-Trust Motion Against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar; Alleges 'Proceedings in Upper House Conducted in Partisan Manner'. In the Nifty pack, 23 stocks advanced, while 27 ended in the red. Among the top gainers were Shriram F ...Read More >
New Delhi, January 13: OPPO is expected to launch its latest foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N5 soon. The Find N5 is anticipated to launch in February 2025. Early reports suggest the OPPO Find N5 might be the thinnest foldable phone upon its debut, and it may set a new benchmark for design and innovation for the smartphone industry. OPPO has yet to confirm full details, but rumours have provided information on key features of the OPPO Find N5. As per reports, the smartphone could transform foldable technology with its ultra-thin build and upgraded features. Speculation points to its debut ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Elon Musk-owned satellite internet company Starlink has been given license by the government to launch GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) services, VSAT Services and ISP Category-A under unified license. Starlink is the third company to receive the nod for GMPCS sevices from the Department of Telecom, after OneWeb and Reliance Jio. Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license authorizes the use of satellite technology for global mobile communication, providing connectivity seamlessly in the entire area of operation, ...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 [India], December 10: Motorola, India's best# 5G smartphone brand, announces the launch of the moto g35 5G to disrupt the affordable 5G smartphone market. This smartphone launched as the segment's fastest* 5G with the segment's highest 12 5G bands and supports VoNR connectivity, 4x4 MIMO, and 4 Carrier aggregation for a seamless and future-ready 5G experience. The moto g35 5G is compatible with all 5G network operators including Airtel and Jio, supporting both NSA and SA 5G networks, making it a TRUE 5G device. It has been officially validated by Techarc as India's fastest 5G smartph ...Read More >
During a June 2 earnings call, Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra stated that the company remains engaged with the Union government to seek a resolution. On May 19, 2025, a two-judge bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan dismissed petitions filed by Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, and the Tata Group under Article 32, which sought waivers on AGR interest and penalties. The court reaffirmed that the matter had been conclusively settled through its 2019 ruling and subsequent review ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Starlink, led by Elon Musk, has received a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license in India, allowing the company to begin offering broadband services in the country. It is the third company to receive such a license from India's Department of Telecommunications, following approvals granted to Eutelsat's OneWeb and Reliance Jio. This development marks the formal entry of Elon Musk, the world's richest man, into India's communications services sector. Starlink has been attempting to enter the Indian satellite communications market since 2021 but had not pr ...Read More >
Leh, Ladakh: On a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a high-level review meeting with the Ladakh administration, led by chief secretary, Pawan Kotwal. During the meeting, Kotwal gave an outline of major administrative initiatives and progress made since the formation of the Union Territory. Key highlights included recruitment drives undertaken under the new legal and administrative frameworks, the finalisation of requisitions for critical gazetted posts ready for submission to UPSC, the issuance of age relaxation orders, and matters conce ...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 >
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 >