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About the author: Kirpa B is passionate about the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence technologies and has a keen interest in telecom. In her free time, she enjoys gardening or diving into insightful articles on AI.

March 20th, 2025 5:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Echelon Edge Deploys AI-Powered Digital Crowd Management System at Maha Kumbh 2025

Indian IT solutions provider Echelon Edge said it had deployed and operated its Percipient Unified Platform for Crowd Management at the recently concluded Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. The event, held from January 13 to February 26, drew over 660 million people, making it the world's largest spiritual gathering. In collaboration with Synergy Telematics, the system integrator and implementation agency, Echelon Edge said it introduced an AI-powered digital crowd... Read More

March 20th, 2025 12:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nvidia, xAI to Join BlackRock, Microsoft, and MGX to Develop AI Infrastructure

Nvidia and xAI have joined the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), an investment fund led by BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, Microsoft, and Abu Dhabi's MGX to expand AI infrastructure in the US. The partnership aims to accelerate AI infrastructure development, particularly in data centers and energy solutions. Also Read: AI: Google Health AI Updates, xAI Acquires GenAI Video Startup, Mistral Releases Small AI Model AIP's Mission... Read More

March 20th, 2025 10:01 AM 3 COMMENTS

Govt Drops AGR Dues Waiver Plan, Deems Relief to Private Firms Unjust: Report

The government has put on hold the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) proposal to waive adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues for telecom operators, citing a lack of consensus at the highest levels. This decision deals a setback to Vodafone Idea (Vi), which is struggling under a heavy debt burden, according to an ET Telecom report. Also Read: Setback for Vodafone Idea as Government Drops Consideration of AGR Relief: Report Relief Proposal... Read More

March 20th, 2025 9:07 AM 0 COMMENTS

IndiaAI Mission Signs MoU with Parliament to Develop Indigenous AI Model: Report

In a major push towards self-reliance in artificial intelligence, the IndiaAI Mission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Parliament to leverage its vast multilingual data for training indigenous AI models. IndiaAI mission will use this data for the development of indigenous AI technology, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced during a panel discussion at the Raisina Dialogue 2025, organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), according... Read More

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 10:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

UIDAI Partners with Sarvam AI to Enhance Aadhaar Services

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Bengaluru-based Generative AI (GenAI) company Sarvam AI to deploy an indigenous GenAI solution aimed at improving Aadhaar services and enhancing user experience. Also Read: Indian Government Allows Aadhaar Face Authentication for Private Entities AI-Powered Services With the agreement coming into effect from March 18th, Sarvam will deploy the AI solution to perform voice-based interactions for resident-centric use cases.  This will... Read More

March 19th, 2025 7:27 PM 2 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Confirms Talks With Global Satcom Players for Partnership Amid 5G Rollout

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has confirmed that it is in "exploratory" talks with various Satcom providers, including Starlink. This comes after the exchanges sought clarification from the telecom operator about the news item captioned "Vodafone Idea in talks with Starlink and other satcom providers: CTO" appearing in Moneycontrol, dated March 19, 2025. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Officially Announces Launch of 5G Services in Mumbai In an exchange filing released on March... Read More

March 19th, 2025 4:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

L&T Technology Services Unveils AI-Powered Railway Track Inspection Solution TrackEi

Engineering and Technology services company L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) has launched TrackEi, an AI-powered railway track inspection solution designed to enhance rail safety and predictive maintenance. Built on the Nvidia Jetson platform, TrackEi enables real-time defect detection, helping rail operators minimise downtime and prevent accidents. Also Read: AI: Google Health AI Updates, xAI Acquires GenAI Video Startup, Mistral Releases Small AI Model TrackEi Enhances Rail Safety TrackEi automates high-speed... 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 19th, 2025 1:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Wiz for USD 32 Billion in AI Security Push

Google on Tuesday announced a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, a cloud security platform for USD 32 billion in an all-cash transaction. Subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, Wiz will join Google Cloud upon completion of the deal. Google says the acquisition highlights Google Cloud's commitment to strengthening cybersecurity and advancing multi-cloud capabilities in the AI-driven era. Also Read: AI: Google Health AI Updates, xAI Acquires GenAI Video... Read More

March 19th, 2025 11:00 AM 15 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Officially Announces Launch of 5G Services in Mumbai

Vodafone Idea (Vi) today announced the launch of its 5G services in Mumbai. This strategic rollout aims to enhance mobile experiences by offering widespread coverage at competitive pricing, the company announced on March 19. "Vi's 5G services will be available in the city, starting today, powered by its competitive spectrum holding and significant investment in next-generation infrastructure. The company is committed to delivering enhanced capacity, superior performance, and reliability," Vodafone... Read More

March 19th, 2025 9:19 AM 12 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea CTO Claims AI-Driven 5G Gives Edge Over Rivals, Plans SA Trials by Mid-2025: Report

Vodafone Idea (VIL), which has been conducting 5G trials and making announcements since 2021, is now rolling out 5G in Mumbai. Vodafone Idea reportedly said that it maintains an advantage over rival operators in 5G deployment, with the latest AI-based self-organising network, and is set to roll out commercial 5G services across 17 operating circles, including in Chandigarh, Bangalore and Patna, replacing legacy Chinese gear. Also Read: Vodafone Idea 5G:... Read More

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