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May 20th, 2025 10:26 AM 0 COMMENTS

UIDAI Releases Anonymised Aadhaar Data on Government Open Data Platform

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has started publishing anonymised, non-personal datasets from the Aadhaar Dashboard on the government's open data platform, data.gov.in, in a move to promote transparency, research and data-driven policy making, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on Monday, May 19. Also Read: UIDAI Partners with Sarvam AI to Enhance Aadhaar Services Insights on Enrolment, Updates, and Authentication The datasets, released under the leadership of... Read More

May 19th, 2025 11:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nvidia and Foxconn Deepen Partnership to Build AI Factory Supercomputer in Taiwan

Nvidia and Foxconn Hon Hai Technology Group announced on Sunday, May 18, an expansion of their longstanding partnership to develop a state-of-the-art AI factory supercomputer in Taiwan in collaboration with the Taiwanese government. This facility will be equipped with 10,000 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs, delivering AI infrastructure to researchers, startups, and industries across the region. Also Read: AI: Nvidia AI Factories in Saudi Arabia, DataVolt-Supermicro Deal, AWS-Humain AI Zone and More... Read More

May 19th, 2025 9:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Microsoft Aims for Cross-Company AI Agent Collaboration Through Open Standards: Report

Microsoft is advocating industry-wide standards to enable artificial intelligence (AI) agents from different companies to work together and retain more effective memories of their interactions, Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott said on Sunday, according to Reuters. The remarks come ahead of the company's annual Build developer conference, which opens on May 19 in Seattle. Also Read: Google One Surpasses 150 Million Subscribers Amid AI Push Microsoft Champions the Model Context... Read More

May 19th, 2025 6:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI’s Spectrum Fee Recommendations May Hinder Entry of Small Satcom Players: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) latest recommendations on spectrum allocation fees for satellite-based communication services may pose significant entry barriers for small players and start-ups, experts have cautioned, according to reports by The Hindu BusinessLine. While the proposed fee structure aims to streamline operations and encourage investment, it could potentially slow down efforts to democratise access to satellite communication services in India. Also Read: TRAI Says Satcom Services Complement... Read More

May 19th, 2025 3:51 PM 4 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Acquires 26 Percent Stake in Sangli Wind Energy

Vodafone Idea (Vi) acquired a 26 percent stake in the equity share capital of Sangli Wind Energy (SWEPL) on May 16, 2025, at a consideration of Rs 31,20,000. SWEPL is a special purpose vehicle established to own and operate a Captive Power Plant, in accordance with regulatory requirements for captive power consumption under electricity laws, according to Vi. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Acquires 26 Percent Stake in AMP Energy Green... Read More

May 19th, 2025 12:25 PM 5 COMMENTS

Centre Notifies Draft Rules to Delicense Lower 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi Use

The Central government has released draft rules to delicense the lower portion of the 6 GHz spectrum band, a move expected to significantly enhance the deployment of next-generation Wi-Fi technologies in India. The rules will enable the use of low-power and very low-power wireless equipment, particularly benefiting broadband providers and technology firms using Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. COAI and BIF: What Did COAI and Broadband India Forum Say About... Read More

May 19th, 2025 11:19 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Overhauls 10-Day Prepaid International Roaming Pack with More Data and Voice Benefits

Bharti Airtel has revamped its 10-day International Roaming (IR) pack for prepaid users by launching a new Rs 1,098 pack with enhanced data and voice benefits, usable globally. The updated Airtel prepaid IR pack now includes more high-speed data and international roaming minutes compared to the previous version, ensuring seamless connectivity across 189 countries. Check out the plan details and benefits below. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Approaches Supreme Court Seeking... Read More

May 19th, 2025 10:09 AM 0 COMMENTS

New Telecom Policy Targets One Million Jobs by 2030: Report

The government plans to boost telecom products exports, with a focus on achieving universal connectivity and creating one million new jobs by 2030. The policy, currently being finalised by the Ministry of Communications in consultation with stakeholders, outlines a roadmap to transform India's telecom and digital infrastructure over the next five years, The Economic Times reported, citing officials familiar with the matter. Also Read: India’s Digital Economy to Outpace Agriculture,... Read More

May 18th, 2025 8:17 PM 1 COMMENTS

COAI Says Mumbai Metro Ignored Telcos’ Consumer-First Proposal

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has accused Mumbai Metro of creating a monopoly by appointing a third-party vendor to provide mobile network connectivity within metro premises, sidelining telecom service providers (TSPs) and denying them the Right of Way (RoW). Also Read: COAI Slams MMRC’s Telecom Infrastructure Model for Metro Line 3, Citing Telecom Act Violations COAI Raises Monopoly Concerns "Telecom Service Providers are always willing to provide connectivity... Read More

May 18th, 2025 6:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

India Will Play Lead Role in Shaping Upcoming 6G Regulations, Says Union Minister: Report

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said India is at the forefront of a rapidly unfolding telecommunication revolution across the globe under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He highlighted the rapid deployment of 5G technology and expressed confidence in India's ability to shape international regulations for upcoming 6G standards. Also Read: Treat Bharat 6G as a National Mission, Says MoS Communications to Industry Poised to Shape... Read More

May 18th, 2025 2:43 PM 8 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Approaches Supreme Court After Indian Government Rejects Dues Relief: Report

Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging the government's refusal to waive over USD 5 billion in interest and penalties on long-standing dues, according to court documents reviewed by Reuters. To SC: Vodafone Idea Seeks AGR Relief from Supreme Court, Cites Sector-Wide Crisis No Waiver on Interest and Penalties The move follows a letter dated April 29 from the Ministry of Communications, rejecting... Read More

May 18th, 2025 1:00 PM 26 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Expands Non-Stop Hero Offering to More Circles

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its Non-Stop Hero offering to additional circles and has also launched its highest-priced plan at Rs 4,999. According to an official statement released in April, Vi Non-Stop Hero Plans were initially available in only five circles. Now, the company has extended availability to more regions. Check out the latest plan updates in the story ahead. The Vi Rs 4,999 plan comes with long-term validity of... Read More

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