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NEW DELHI: Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia has won an IP edge and transport network modernisation deal from Vortex Group for three states: Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat. "The refreshed IP aggregation and edge networks will support increased broadband speeds and enable Vortex to expand services to underserved areas," the companies said in a joint statement on Monday. The deployment of Nokia solutions will enable more than 150 smaller internet service providers (ISPs) connected to Vortex's netw ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Elon Musk-owned satellite communication firm Starlink has received clearance from the Indian space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), sources said on Wednesday. In early June, Starlink was provided with 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 approval for ...Read More >
Next-Gen Technologies 2 min read India's digital decade, next 10 years will be more transformative: PM Modi Prime Minister Modi celebrated a decade of Digital India, highlighting the nation's transformation into a digital leader. Internet connections surged from 25 crore to over 97 crore, with high-speed access reaching remote areas. Platforms like UPI and DBT have revolutionized transactions and direct benefits, while initiatives like ONDC and GeM empower small businesses. Prime Minister Naren ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 2: India's digital growth is among the fastest in the world and the aim is to make India the leader of the digital world, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a statement sent by the PMO to The Assam Tribune, Modi said that in 2014, India had around 25 crore internet connections. Today, that number has grown to over 97 crore. Over 42 lakh km of optical fibre cable (OFC), which is equivalent to 11 times the distance between earth and the moon, now connects even the most remote vi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia slammed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge while responding to his 'X' post, which targeted the Union Government for making 'false claims' and 'unfulfilled promises' about the Digital India mission. The Union Minister mentioned that India's era of 'buffering' ended with the Congress regime, whereas the nation has shifted to 5G under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jyotiraditya Scindia thanked Congress presi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is adopting a "multi-fold strategy" to launch commercial fifth generation or 5G services concurrently with 4G network densification, carried out by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)-led consortium with an additional 19,000 sites. 'BSNL has placed an order for an additional 19,000 sites to densify its 4G footprint, with seamless software upgrade capability to 5G. This follows the successful commissioning of around 90,000 4G sites,' A. Robert Ravi, Cha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a blog titled "A Decade of Digital India" on his official LinkedIn handle, celebrating 10 years of the Digital India mission. He described how India has transformed from limited internet access and digital services in 2014 to becoming a global leader in digital technology in 2024. Also Read | Lea Seydoux Birthday: Charming Red Carpet Looks to Ogle At (View Pics). PM Modi said that earlier, people doubted if Indians could use ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 29 (ANI): Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and its workers were detained by the police as they were protesting at Lalbazar against the alleged gangrape incident at South Calcutta Law College. Claiming links between the accused in the gangrape of a law student in Kolkata and top TMC leaders, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata. Also Read | Bhopal's Aishbagh Railway Overbridg ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, June 28: In a significant stride towards transparent land records management system, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the ongoing digitization and modernization of land records across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting saw the participation of key officials including the Secretary, Revenue; Secretary, IT; Secretary, Law; CEO, JaKeGA; Director, Land Records; a representative of BISAG-N and other concerned officers. Deputy Commissioners joined the meeting virtual ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is set to overtake Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, but must not become complacent, as the country remains far behind Japan in GDP per capita terms, WEF's former MD Claude Smadja said. According to IMF data dated April 2025, India's GDP per capita of USD 2,878.4 is approximately 8.5 per cent of Japan's GDP per capita of USD 33,955.7, meaning Japan's per capita income is about 11.8 times higher than India's. "Yes, it (economy size) is a good indicator because ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) India is set to overtake Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, but must not become complacent, as the country remains far behind Japan in GDP per capita terms, WEF's former MD Claude Smadja said. According to IMF data dated April 2025, India's GDP per capita of USD 2,878.4 is approximately 8.5 per cent of Japan's GDP per capita of USD 33,955.7, meaning Japan's per capita income is about 11.8 times higher than India's. "Yes, it (economy size) is a good indic ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expected visit to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, has stirred strong debate in political and diplomatic circles. This move comes despite ongoing tensions between Ottawa and New Delhi, especially following the fallout from the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The invitation to Modi, sent by newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, hints at a possible, if cautious, improvement in a relationship that has seen l ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - In a long-awaited move, Elon Musk's Starlink has secured the license from India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to launch commercial satellite internet services nationwide. This green light makes Starlink the third company to get approval for satellite-based communications in India, after Eutelsat's OneWeb and Reliance Jio. The decision follows years of talks and comes after Starlink agreed to meet India's strict security requirements, which were reportedly discussed direct ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Digital currency analysts pointed out: "In the current market volatility, smart cloud mining has become an important means for investors to resist risks and achieve stable returns." Recently, Bitcoin once reached a high of $110,000 and then fell back to around $104,000. Short-term volatility has intensified, causing many miners to worry about their earnings prospects. At this tim ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6: Elon Musk's Starlink has received a GMPCS license from the Indian government to operate and provide its satellite internet services in India. The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) granted this satcom license to a SpaceX-owned company after it fulfilled all its security compliance requirements as per the letter of intent (LoI). Elon Musk's Starlink became the third company after Eutelsat's OneWeb and Reliance Jio to offer its services in the country after securing the Glob ...Read More >
The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024 successfully concluded at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Held under the theme "Innovating Internet Governance for India", the two-day event brought together government officials, industry leaders, civil society, academics, and technical experts to discuss key Internet-related issues. IGF, which is well-known for its inclusive and collaborative methodology, is a key platform for establishing guidelines & policies t ...Read More >
To identify those involved in the incident, the police on Wednesday released posters featuring 45 suspects based on CCTV footage The police have made another arrest in connection with the violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, bringing the total number of arrests to 28. The latest arrest, made late Wednesday night, pertains to a breach of peace during the unrest. The arrested accused is identified as Farhat, 54, a resident of Chaudhary Sarai, Sambhal. Security measures have been strengthened, an ...Read More >
The Minister for Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi has unveiled government plans to extend internet connectivity to all sub-counties through a loan acquired from the Exim Bank of China. Baryomunsi said that with the US$150 million, government will go beyond its ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs) and district headquarters) to connect all sub-counties to the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI). "This is vital for ensuring that all region ...Read More >
An Indian travel vlogger, known by his handle 'On Road Indian', recently shared an intriguing story about his trip to Iran on social media, which began with confusion at the airport and led to an unexpected act of hospitality. The full video of the vlogger's experience was shared on YouTube, where he documented his journey in Iran. The vlogger, an IIT dropout, found himself overwhelmed by the internet restrictions upon his arrival. Without a local SIM card or access to essential apps, he strugg ...Read More >
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