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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.

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India Must Reduce Fertiliser Import Dependency, Leverage AI to Optimise Fertiliser Use: ICAR Chief

India Must Reduce Fertiliser Import Dependency, Leverage AI to Optimise Fertiliser Use: ICAR Chief

The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) on Tuesday organised a brainstorming session to chart a roadmap for achieving self-reliance in fertilizers, a critical component of India’s agricultural ecosystem. “Representatives from concerned Government departments, Academia, Fertilizer Industry and Farmers participated in the discussions, and opined unequivocally the necessity of Atmanirbharta … Read More

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DoT, SEBI Sign MoU to Tackle Telecom-Linked Financial Frauds

DoT, SEBI Sign MoU to Tackle Telecom-Linked Financial Frauds

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in tackling the misuse of telecom resources in securities market frauds and investment scams, in a move aimed at strengthening the security of India’s financial … Read More

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Indian Telecom Sector Flags Power Outages, Diesel Curbs, and Supply Chain Disruptions: Report

Indian Telecom Sector Flags Power Outages, Diesel Curbs, and Supply Chain Disruptions: Report

India’s telecom infrastructure is facing mounting disruptions as the ongoing conflict in West Asia begins to impact connectivity, logistics, and equipment supply. Telecommunication infrastructure providers and equipment manufacturers have reportedly flagged that freight route blockades and geopolitical instability are driving up transportation and insurance costs for imported telecom equipment, while … Read More

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BSNL Unions Ask PM to Mandate Its 4G Use Across Government Departments: Report

BSNL Unions Ask PM to Mandate Its 4G Use Across Government Departments: Report

Employee unions of state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have reportedly written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a directive to make the company’s indigenous 4G services mandatory for all government entities. The proposal covers central and state government departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and employees whose mobile expenses are … Read More

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TRAI Proposes Mandatory Cheaper Voice and SMS-Only Plans for Users

TRAI Proposes Mandatory Cheaper Voice and SMS-Only Plans for Users

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday released the Draft Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulation, 2026, aimed at enhancing consumer choice and affordability in telecom tariff offerings. The new proposal mandates telecom operators to roll out cheaper mobile plans exclusively for voice and SMS services, compared to … Read More

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TRAI Pulls Up Reliance Jio Over Tariff Practices, Sets April 14 Deadline for Compliance: Reports

TRAI Pulls Up Reliance Jio Over Tariff Practices, Sets April 14 Deadline for Compliance: Reports

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed Reliance Jio, the country’s largest telecom operator by market share, to discontinue certain tariff practices flagged as lacking transparency and being discriminatory. The regulator has reportedly asked the company to align its offerings with established norms, setting April 14 as the … Read More

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Global Telecom-OTT Collaboration Key to Tackling Scams, Says GSMA: Report

Global Telecom-OTT Collaboration Key to Tackling Scams, Says GSMA: Report

A coordinated knowledge-sharing mechanism between over-the-top (OTT) platforms and telecom operators is critical to effectively combat rising digital scams, according to a senior executive at the GSMA. Such collaboration, spanning global markets including India, would help eliminate gaps that scammers often exploit, while strengthening digital trust ahead of 6G technology … Read More

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