Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, led strategic discussions at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, highlighting India’s ambition to become a global telecom manufacturing and innovation powerhouse. Through high-level CEO dialogues and startup-focused sessions, the Minister outlined a comprehensive vision for a digitally inclusive and globally competitive…
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LBSNAA Hosts Workshop on NAKSHA for District Collectors
New Delhi, October 7: The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), in collaboration with the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, inaugurated a two-day national workshop on the NAKSHA Programme today. The initiative aims to prepare District Magistrates and Collectors for the pilot rollout of…
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Arattai App Surges 100x After PM Modi’s Swadeshi Call
India’s homegrown messaging app Arattai has witnessed a phenomenal surge in traffic following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Swadeshi call. According to Zoho, the company behind the app, daily new sign-ups skyrocketed from 3,000 to 3,50,000 within just three days, marking a 100x increase. Zoho’s Chief Scientist, Sridhar Vembu, highlighted…
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PM Modi Launches BSNL’s Swadeshi 4G Network in Odisha
Jharsuguda, Odisha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) indigenous 4G stack, marking India’s formal entry into the elite group of nations that produce homegrown telecom technology. The launch coincided with BSNL’s silver jubilee celebrations in Odisha’s Jharsuguda. The Prime Minister also commissioned more than…
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Karnataka HC Backs Govt on Social Media Regulation
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has rejected a petition filed by X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, challenging the Centre’s authority to issue content-blocking orders. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, reinforces the government’s power to regulate social media platforms under the Information Technology (IT) Act. Justice M. Nagaprasanna, who pronounced…
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Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Expands to Pro Users in India
Perplexity has expanded access to its AI-powered Comet browser in India, making it available to all Pro subscribers. Initially limited to Max users after its July launch, the browser is now accessible to a wider base, signaling the company’s push to grow its footprint in one of the world’s largest…
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India’s Manufacturing Rise: From Reforms to Global Power
India’s manufacturing sector is entering a decisive phase, with fresh data showing strong growth and renewed investor confidence. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded 3.5% year-on-year growth in July 2025, led by a sharp 5.4% rise in manufacturing output. This momentum is being fuelled by flagship policies such as…
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MoSPI Reports Success, Prepares for Special Campaign 5.0
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has reported significant progress under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) from January to August 2025. The campaign reviewed 1,257 files, of which 638 were successfully weeded out, and organized 52 cleanliness drives across its offices, freeing up 4,235…
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Hyderabad Internet Outages: Restoration Efforts Begin
Hyderabad: After weeks of frequent internet outages across the city, service providers and electricity authorities have begun coordinated efforts to restore normalcy. The disruptions began after the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) cut down fiber cables following a series of electrocution incidents during religious festivals. The All…
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Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan: Tribal Leadership for 2047
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs hosted a two-day National Conference on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together officers from more than 20 States, tribal welfare officials, civil society partners, and grassroots cadres. The conference marked a major step towards strengthening tribal leadership as part of India’s…