In a major step towards modernising postal services and engaging India’s youth, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Saturday inaugurated Andhra Pradesh’s first Gen-Z transformed campus Post Office at VIT-AP University in Amaravati. The initiative forms part of a nationwide drive by the…
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CCI, Nasscom Hold AI Governance & Competition Workshop
The Competition Commission of India (CCI), in collaboration with the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom), organised a high-level workshop on “Artificial Intelligence, Competition & Governance” in New Delhi on Friday. The event brought together senior policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and experts to deliberate on how India can…
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2025 Year-End Review: DoT Strengthens India’s Telecom Ecosystem
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) marked 2025 as a year of unprecedented growth and transformation, with major milestones across connectivity, digital infrastructure, citizen-centric services, and technological self-reliance. Key achievements include nationwide 5G rollout, record broadband expansion, and enhanced cybersecurity initiatives. Major Connectivity Achievements 5G services launched across all States/UTs, covering…
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TRAI Mobile Quality Report Released for Surat City
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of its Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Surat City and nearby areas during November 2025. The assessment aimed to measure the real-world quality of mobile network services, including voice and data performance, offered by all major telecom service…
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Maharashtra Nears 100% 4G Coverage, 5G Expansion Underway
Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, highlighted in Parliament that Maharashtra has achieved near 100% 4G network saturation. The state is now rapidly progressing towards full digital connectivity, with significant deployment of 4G and 5G infrastructure improving both urban and rural telecom…
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DPIIT Unveils Digital Sponsorship Module for e-B4 Visa
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched an online digital module allowing Indian companies to generate sponsorship letters for foreign professionals under the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B4 Visa). The initiative, launched on 29th November 2025, is part…
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Vande Bharat Express Carries 7.5 Crore Passengers Since 2019
New Delhi: The Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a symbol of India’s modern railway transformation, carrying more than 7.5 crore passengers since its launch in February 2019. With 164 services now operational across the country, the semi-high-speed train has redefined long-distance and intercity travel by offering faster, safer, and…
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PLI Scheme Boosts Domestic Medical Device Manufacturing
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices is steadily transforming India’s MedTech landscape, with approved projects translating into investments, employment generation and rising export potential. The government has informed Parliament that the scheme is on track and will continue until March 2027, with no…
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ONDC Builds Fair & Inclusive Digital Commerce
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is reshaping India’s e-commerce landscape by creating an open, non-discriminatory and interoperable digital marketplace that ensures equal opportunities for sellers of all sizes. Unlike conventional e-commerce platforms that operate as closed ecosystems, ONDC allows sellers and buyers to interact seamlessly across multiple platforms…
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31.69 Lakh Defence Pensioners Onboarded on SPARSH Platform
India’s defence pension delivery system has undergone a landmark transformation with the successful onboarding of 31.69 lakh defence pensioners on SPARSH, the country’s first fully end-to-end digital pension platform. Designed under the Digital India initiative, SPARSH has replaced a fragmented, paper-heavy legacy system with a unified, transparent, and pensioner-centric digital…