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New Delhi: As tensions rise in the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, the battle is no longer just on the ground or in the air. It is now playing out in silence - online silence. Iran has crossed more than 888 hours without full internet access, marking what is now the longest nationwide blackout ever recorded. Data from NetBlocks, a website that tracs Internet shutdown in real-time, shows the shutdown has stretched beyond 38 days, cutting off an entire country from the ...Read More >
This is a landmark moment not just for Airtel -- but for India. Bharti Airtel announced on April 2, 2026 that it has crossed 650 million customers globally, officially becoming the world's second largest telecom operator by mobile subscriber base, as ranked by GSMA Intelligence. Airtel Only China Mobile stands ahead. Airtel's 650 Million Milestone -- Key Numbers How Did Airtel Get Here? The milestone reflects Airtel's growing scale across two of the world's fastest-growing telecom markets -- ...Read More >
In case any cable is damaged, traffic is pushed onto other routes. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Concerns rise over undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea regions * India's internet traffic largely depends on cables passing through the Gulf and Red Sea routes * Damage to cables can cause slowdowns and rerouting but not a total internet blackout Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: As the US-Israeli war ...Read More >
Meghalaya has partnered with Starlink India to pilot satellite-based internet in its remote hill regions, aiming to improve connectivity in education, healthcare, and disaster management. This initiative seeks to overcome the challenges posed by the state's rugged terrain, which makes traditional telecom infrastructure difficult and expensive to deploy. The pilot will assess the technology's reliability for a potential wider rollout. The Meghalaya government signed a Letter of Intent with Starl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced that it has crossed the milestone of 650 million customers globally. According to an exchange filing, the telecom major, with operations spanning across India and Africa, attributed the growth to its expanding digital services portfolio and robust infrastructure capabilities. In India, Bharti Airtel has 368 million mobile customers, while its Africa operations account for 179 million users across 14 countries. The company n ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 1: The Government of Meghalaya on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink India to enhance digital connectivity across the state, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma witnessing the signing ceremony via video conference. The agreement aims to expand connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved areas, and aligns with the state's vision of achieving a $10 billion economy by 2028, with digital infrastructure identified as a key driver of inclusive growth. T ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, April 1 : Marking a decisive shift towards technology-driven governance, the first phase of Census 2027 began in East Singhbhum on Wednesday- April 1, with authorities rolling out a hybrid model that combines traditional door-to-door enumeration with a robust online self-enumeration system. In a first for the district, residents can now submit their details from home through a dedicated digital portal made available by the Government of India. The platform, accessible in 16 languag ...Read More >
Gurugram, Apr 1 (PTI) Gurugram police said on Wednesday they have busted a cyber-fraud racket with links to the Philippines and Cambodia and arrested five people for using and delivering illegal SIM boxes. The devices -- also known as GSM gateways -- are primarily used to hold several SIM cards and make international calls appear as domestic. The SIM boxes were supplied through the China-Nepal-Bihar route and used to commit cybercrimes, including call diversion, police said. A recovery of 13 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Elon Musk-led Starlink has collaborated with the Meghalaya government to explore possibilities to provide satellite-based high-speed internet connectivity in the state, the company said on Wednesday. Starlink has received a letter of intent from the Centre for starting satcom services in the country but it is yet to fulfil the criteria required for the licence. "A Letter of Intent (LoI) was signed today between the Government of Meghalaya and Starlink India. This collabo ...Read More >
Starlink in Meghalaya: The Government of Meghalaya has gone ahead and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Elon Musk-owned Starlink to amp up internet connectivity throughout the state, with remote and rough terrain areas in focus. Meghalaya's CM Conard K. Sangma shared the development through a social media post, and this step marks an important milestone when it comes to connectivity across the state, especially in places that have a connectivity gap. ALSO READ: Blinkit Mumbai Airp ...Read More >
Shillong, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Wednesday that satellite-based internet services through Starlink will have a "transformative impact" on last-mile connectivity in the state, particularly in remote and underserved regions. Speaking after witnessing the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Meghalaya government and Starlink India via video conference, Chief Minister Sangma emphasised that connectivity remains a key challenge despite sustain ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Government of Meghalaya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Starlink India to enhance internet connectivity across the state, particularly in remote and difficult terrains. Sharing the development in a social media post, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the agreement marks a significant step towards bridging connectivity gaps in the region. Also Read | War Lockdown Notice PDF Goes Viral on WhatsApp; It Is an April Fools' Day H ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Government of Meghalaya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Starlink India to enhance internet connectivity across the state, particularly in remote and difficult terrains. Sharing the development in a social media post, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the agreement marks a significant step towards bridging connectivity gaps in the region. "Glad to witness the MoU Signing between Government of Meghalaya and Starlink India. Ov ...Read More >
MUMBAI: When the digital walls go up, even the cleverest escape routes can find themselves quietly blocked and Apple has just helped seal a few more in Russia. Apple has removed several VPN and proxy applications from its App Store in Russia as authorities intensify efforts to control internet access. The delisting includes apps such as Streisand, V2Box, v2RayTun and Happ Proxy Utility, which were popular among advanced users for setting up private proxy connections and bypassing restrictions. ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tejas Networks (BSE: 540595) (NSE: TEJASNET) today announced that the company has reached a major milestone by cumulatively shipping over 17,000 IP/MPLS routers for BharatNet Phase III. Tejas' industry-leading TJ1400 routers are being deployed in 9 states and 5 union territories across India by its PIA (Project Implementation Agency) partners and are carrying live traffic at multiple locations. Altogether, the company will be supplying nearly 60,0 ...Read More >
India LPG Shortage: India's ongoing LPG shortage is no longer just a concern for household cooking, as the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its 12th day on Wednesday. Experts say the situation could also indirectly affect services such as mobile networks and internet connectivity. LPG is used in certain industries and also serves as a backup fuel for generators that power telecom towers and data centres. If the supply disruption continues, operations in areas that rely on ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) India undertook an "ambitious financial‑technology transformation in modern history," to become "one of the world's most advanced digital payment ecosystems" creating a model for developing economies, a report has said. India's model shows how "government policy, technological innovation and widespread mobile connectivity can combine to create efficient payment infrastructure," the report from Azerbaijan-based News.az said. India's digital payment revolutio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Thursday announced an expansive strategic partnership between Google and its artificial intelligence (AI) focused subsidiary, Reliance Intelligence Limited, to accelerate AI adoption across India. Under the collaboration, Google, in partnership with Reliance Intelligence, will begin rolling out Google's AI Pro plan with the latest version of Google Gemini to eligible Jio users free of charge for 18 months. This offer inclu ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 30 (ANI): Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through Reliance Intelligence Limited, and Google today announced an expansive strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across India , "empowering consumers, enterprises, and developers in line with Reliance's AI for All vision". This collaboration brings together Reliance's "unmatched scale, connectivity, and ecosystem reach with Google's world-class AI technology", a rele ...Read More >
US-based Starlink plans to set up nine gateway earth stations across India, including in Mumbai, Noida, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Lucknow, as the Elon Musk-owned company readies infrastructure ahead of the commercial launch of its satellite communication (satcom) services in the country, said people with knowledge of the matter. "The company has applied for 600 gigabit per second capacity over India through its Gen 1 constellation. The spectrum has been assigned on a provisional basis ...Read More >
Made in India, Scaling Globally: "Remidio Secures CE Marking for Dual Offline Ophthalmic AI Developed in India" Uunderscoring HGC's Dedication to Embed ESG into Business Operation HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 October 2025 - HGC Global Communications ("HGC" or the "Group"), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, today announced it has been awarded "The Outstanding Award of ESG 2025", making it the only telecom operator in Hong K ...Read More >
NAR India and UCO Forge First-Ever U.S.-India Real Estate Bridge with MLS Partnership Leaders from NAR India and UCO announce partnership to launch India's first MLS platform in Mumbai 3 min read Last Updated : Oct 16 2025 | 1:00 PM IST PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: In a landmark move set to redefine transparency and global collaboration in real estate, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) India and Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS ...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 unl ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said he was now on indigenously developed instant messaging app, Arattai. "Nothing beats the feeling of using a #Swadeshi product. So proud to be on @Arattai, a #MadeInIndia messaging platform that brings India closer...," Goyal said in a post on X. According to the app, Arattai "is a simple, secure and free instant messaging app" to connect with family and friends. It requires a mobile number to register. Arattai is devel ...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 i ...Read More >
India leads in Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) tech, enabling mobile broadcast without internet. D2M chips are ready, and brands like Lava, HMD, and Nokia are conducting tests, putting India approximately three years ahead in mobile broadcast. India is ahead in the adoption of Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology, which allows mobile broadcast access without internet connectivity, said Arvind Vohra, a serial investor and an entrepreneur who has decades of experience in the telecom sector. Add Asianet News ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): India is ahead in the adoption of Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology, which allows mobile broadcast access without internet connectivity, said Arvind Vohra, a serial investor and an entrepreneur who has decades of experience in the telecom sector. Speaking with ANI on Monday, Vohra explained the D2M concept in simple words. D2M as a technology can deliver contents to a large audience simultaneously, without requiring an internet connection. If you put you ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): India is ahead in the adoption of Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology, which allows mobile broadcast access without internet connectivity, said Arvind Vohra, a serial investor and an entrepreneur who has decades of experience in the telecom sector. Speaking with ANI on Monday, Vohra explained the D2M concept in simple words. D2M as a technology can deliver contents to a large audience simultaneously, without requiring an internet connection. "If you put yo ...Read More >
The High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with divisional commissioner Jammu and divisional commissioner Kashmir for building 1,500 "smart houses" damaged during Operation Sindoor and recent floods in Jammu Kashmir. The lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha presided over the MoU signing ceremony at Raj Bhawan and lauded the endeavour of the HRDS India. HRDS India will build 1,500 free houses across the UT. These 3-bedroom houses will be de ...Read More >
Doda/Jammu, Sep 14 (PTI) Authorities on Sunday restored broadband internet services in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district where the situation started returning to normal after nearly one-week long restrictions following detention of sitting AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act, officials said. Malik, who is also president of AAP's J-K unit, was detained on September 8 for allegedly disturbing public order in the district. His detention sparked violent protests, following which author ...Read More >
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