March 19th, 2025 11:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Government and Bill Gates Explore Leveraging AI and ML in Agriculture: Report

Chairman of the Gates Foundation and former Microsoft CEO, Bill Gates, met Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Wednesday. He also met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday, March 17, to discuss collaboration in agriculture, rural development, and technological innovation. Also Read: Google Announces AI Collaborations for Healthcare, Sustainability, and Agriculture in India Discussions on AI and Agriculture... Read More

March 19th, 2025 3:55 PM 1 COMMENTS

Setback for Vodafone Idea as Government Drops Consideration of AGR Relief: Report

The government may no longer be considering relief on Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, and the Cabinet Secretariat has informed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of this decision, marking a setback for telecom operators Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel, CNBC-TV18 reported, citing sources. Also Read: Government Confident of Vodafone Idea’s 4G and 5G Expansion Plans: Report Proposed AGR Relief Package Unlikely to Proceed Reportedly, the DoT had earlier proposed a... Read More

March 18th, 2025 5:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Government Confident of Vodafone Idea’s 4G and 5G Expansion Plans: Report

The Union Minister for Communications has expressed confidence in Vodafone Idea's 4G and 5G network expansion plan, emphasising the importance of maintaining healthy competition in the telecom market. "Vodafone Idea has successfully raised Rs 20,000-25,000 crore in equity and is expected to proceed with its expansion plans," Jyotiraditya Scindia told Moneycontrol in an interaction on March 18. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Goes Live With Dedicated 5G Page and Unlimited 5G... Read More

March 6th, 2025 11:28 AM 4 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio, and Vi are Unhappy with Government over Satellite Broadband

Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have been asking the government to create a level-playing field betwen the satellite broadband players and the terrestrial network companies. The three private telecom companies represented by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) have said multiple times that they don't want to see administrative allocation of spectrum to satellite broadband companies. The satellite communication (satcom) companies have, however, said that they... Read More

February 28th, 2025 9:31 AM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Government Allows Aadhaar Face Authentication for Private Entities

The Indian government has permitted Aadhaar-enabled face authentication to be integrated into private entities' mobile apps, enabling seamless and secure identity verification for users. This move is expected to enhance ease of living, facilitate digital transactions, and improve service accessibility across sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, credit rating bureaus, e-commerce, educational institutions, and aggregator service providers. Also Read: Aadhaar Has Enabled Jio to Activate Millions of Customers: Infosys Chairman Expanded Use... Read More

February 24th, 2025 10:40 AM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Partners With Scale AI for AI-Powered Digital Transformation of Government Services

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has partnered with Scale AI, an AI solutions company, to accelerate Qatar's digital transformation in line with the country's National Development Strategy 3 (NDS3) and Digital Agenda 2030. This long-term collaboration aims to modernise government operations, enhance public services, and develop a future-ready workforce through AI-driven solutions such as predictive modeling, automation, and intelligent data analysis, Scale AI announced on February 24.... Read More

February 17th, 2025 12:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Anthropic Partners With UK Government to Explore How AI Can Enhance Public Services

Artificial Intelligence company Anthropic has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to explore how advanced AI can improve public services. The collaboration will focus on integrating Anthropic’s AI model, Claude, to enhance how UK citizens access government information and services online. Also Read: Anthropic Unveils New AI Model with Computer Use Capability Anthropic and DSIT Sign AI Collaboration The partnership... Read More

February 4th, 2025 10:10 PM 1 COMMENTS

Government Plans to Bring Back Top Indian-Origin AI Experts for Local Innovation: Report

The Indian government has initiated discussions with leading Indian-origin AI researchers working at global firms to encourage them to return and contribute to the country's generative AI ecosystem. The move aims to reverse brain drain and bolster India's AI capabilities, Moneycontrol reported, citing sources. Also Read: India to Develop Indigenous Generative AI Model: Report Government Engages AI Experts With China's DeepSeek gaining traction, debates have emerged over whether India should... Read More

February 1st, 2025 2:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Government to Provide Broadband to Rural Schools and Health Centres under BharatNet

The Centre will provide broadband connectivity to all government-run secondary schools and primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in rural areas through the BharatNet project, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Also Read: Fastest 5G Rollout Globally Highlights India’s Technological Prowess in Telecom: Economic Survey Broadband Expansion Through BharatNet "Broadband connectivity will be provided to all Government secondary schools and primary health centres (PHCs) in rural... Read More

January 20th, 2025 1:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

Government Considers Major AGR Relief for Telecom Sector: Report

The Indian government is reportedly considering another wave of relief measures for the struggling telecom sector, which could offer significant financial relief to companies such as Vodafone Idea (Vi), Bharti Airtel, and Tata Teleservices. After easing the financial burden by waiving the requirement for telecom operators to provide bank guarantees for past spectrum dues in December 2024, the government is now evaluating a proposal to waive a substantial portion of... Read More

January 17th, 2025 9:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

Government Launches Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, NBM 2.0, and ICR at DBN 4G Sites

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia today launched a series of citizen-focused initiatives aimed at enhancing telecom accessibility, security, and connectivity. Key announcements included the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0, and the Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) facility at Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)-funded 4G sites. Also Read: Sanchar Saathi Portal Launched by Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw 1. Sanchar Saathi Mobile App The Sanchar Saathi Mobile... Read More

January 9th, 2025 4:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Dutch Government Secures Nvidia Deal for AI Facility: Report

The Dutch government has reportedly reached a deal with Nvidia to supply hardware and technological expertise for a potential artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer facility. This initiative is part of the Netherlands' broader effort to build a facility where an AI supercomputer can contribute to strengthening Europe’s digital economy and boosting AI research and development, according to a Reuters report. Also Read: Denmark Launches Sovereign AI Supercomputer Gefion with Nvidia Partnership... Read More

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