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Kripa B April 22nd, 2026 12:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

Network Shutdown: Bangladesh Telecom Network Faces Shutdown Risk Amid Fuel Crisis: Report

Bangladesh’s mobile telecommunications sector is reportedly facing the risk of a large-scale shutdown as a severe fuel shortage—triggered by conflict in West Asia—continues to strain the country’s energy-dependent infrastructure. Industry stakeholders have warned that uninterrupted operations are becoming increasingly unsustainable without urgent government support. With data centres running on critical diesel reserves and the Strait of Hormuz blocked, AMTOB warns of a potential total digital blackout, according to a WIONews... Read More

Kripa B April 21st, 2026 11:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

58 Rivers Across 17 States Covered Under NRCP With Rs 8,970 Crore Sanctioned Outlay: Govt

The Union Government has informed Parliament that 58 rivers across 100 towns in 17 states have been covered under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP), with a total sanctioned outlay of Rs 8,970.51 crore. The programme has also led to the creation of sewage treatment capacity of 3,019 million litres per day (MLD), aimed at reducing pollution in identified river stretches outside the Ganga basin, according to the Ministry of... Read More

Kripa B April 21st, 2026 6:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Foundation, C-DAC Launch e-SafeHER to Boost Cybersecurity Awareness Among Rural Women

Reliance Foundation, in collaboration with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad—a scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India (GoI)—has launched ‘e-SafeHER’, a cyber security awareness training programme aimed at empowering one million rural women across India. The initiative seeks to equip women with the knowledge and confidence to safely participate in the digital ecosystem, according to an official statement from... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 21st, 2026 5:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vivo Hikes Price of Multiple Devices in India

Vivo has hiked the price for multiple smartphones in India. This price increase is in line with what other brands are doing as well. The brands are forced to increase the price of the devices in the Indian market as well as global market due to rising component costs in the global supply chain. The price hike will likely only affect the new units flowing into the market, and the... Read More

Kripa B April 21st, 2026 3:29 PM 6 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Expands Network in Bihar and Jharkhand with 5,100 New Sites

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has strengthened its network infrastructure in Bihar and Jharkhand with the addition of over 5,100 new sites across L1800 and L2100 spectrum bands, covering more than 8,000 villages and towns between January and December 2025, according to an official release. Also Read: Vi Adds Over 7,200 Sites in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; Data Usage Grows 57 Percent Vi Network Expansion in Key Cities The telecom operator said... Read More

Kripa B April 21st, 2026 1:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vi Adds Over 7,200 Sites in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; Data Usage Grows 57 Percent

Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has reported a 57 per cent increase in data consumption across the Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh circle, attributing the growth to sustained network expansion and rising adoption of its unlimited data plans. “At just Rs 365, Vi is the only telecom operator to offer the most affordable entry-level unlimited data plans in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh,” the telco said. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Cuts... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 21st, 2026 1:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Redmi A7, Redmi A7 Pro Launched in India: Price and Specifications

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched two new phones in India - Redmi A7, and Redmi A7 Pro. The Redmi A7 series features large display panels with support for high-refresh rate. There's also support for wired reverse charging with the phones and a minimal price difference between the standard and the Pro variant of the device. The new Redmi phones will be available across Mi.com, Flipkart, and Xiaomi retail outlets. The... Read More

Tarun P K April 21st, 2026 1:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Expands 5G to Villages and Towns in Maharashtra & Goa with 3,400 New Sites

Bharti Airtel has expanded its 5G network footprint across Maharashtra and Goa, adding more than 3,400 new sites over the past 12 months. The rollout is aimed at improving coverage and network experience for users across both states, as data demand continues to rise the expansion now covers 36 districts, bringing high-speed connectivity to over 22 million users. Airtel said the rollout goes beyond major cities and includes smaller towns... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 21st, 2026 12:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 India Launch Confirmed

Lenovo, a Hong Kong based company, is soon going to launch a new tablet in India. The company is launching it with a large display and super-high resolution support. The Pen will also be included with the tablet, which is something that consumers in India like. The launch date has been announced by the company. Lenovo will launch the Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 in India on May 1, 2026.... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 21st, 2026 7:06 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Data Vouchers with Handset Insurance

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has multiple data vouchers which come with handset insurance for the users. The handset insurance will protect the users in case of any damages to the device. The insurance value is of up to Rs 25,000. There are two vouchers right now which offer this insurance to the consumers. Note that the telco has partnered with another company to offer... Read More

Tanuja K April 20th, 2026 7:53 PM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Asked to Reduce Hiring of ITS Officers

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has been asked reduce the hiring of the ITS officers. ITS here stands for Indian Telecommucation Services. BSNL has been hiring ITS officers for a long time and now, the PM Modi led government has asked BSNL to reduce reliance on ITS officers. Ultimately, the government wants the state-run telco to develop talent internally, and then eventually stop hiring ITS officers... Read More