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India Becomes World’s Second Largest 5G Base with 400M+ Users, Says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
India’s 5G ecosystem has hit a significant milestone with its subscriber base crossing 400 million 5G connections, according to Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region. The country is now the world’s second-largest subscriber base, following China, which has over one billion 5G users. India...
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"Why Sabotage Andhra's Future": Nara Lokesh Targets Jagan Reddy's Party On Pleas Against IT Projects
TDP national general secretary and Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT, Electronics and Communications Nara Lokesh criticised the filing of multiple Public Interest Litigations (PILs) against major IT park projects in the state
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Mamata Banerjee Annoyed With MLA Over Babri Mosque Proposal: Sources
Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee is hugely annoyed with party MLA Humayun Kabir's proposal to build a Babri masjid replica in Murshidabad, sources have said.
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Government Removes Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Mandate After Pushback
The Government of India's Ministry of Communications announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app. The ministry said that the popularity of the app is growing. Hence, the mandate is now rendered moot. The decision comes soon after a report suggested that Apple plans to push back against the ...
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"Snooping Is Not Possible": Centre Doubles Down On Sanchar Saathi App
The Sanchar Saathi app - at the centre of a row after the government mandated its installation on all smartphones sold in the country - cannot be used to 'snoop' on people or access private data, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
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Spying Tool Or Cybersecurity Shield? What Experts Say About Sanchar Saathi
Communications Minister Scindia has earlier praised the Sanchar Saathi app and said it has done a "yeoman service" in recovering lakhs of lost phones
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IBW 2025 Dates Announced: Week-Long Web3 Events Scheduled for December
India Blockchain Week (IBW) will return to Bengaluru from December 1 to 7 for its third edition, featuring conferences, workshops, and community events focused on Web3, AI, and blockchain regulation. Organised by Hashed Emergent, the week will include global speakers, developer programmes and ecosystem initiatives, with participation expected from ...
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'Vande Mataram' To Be Made Compulsory In UP Schools: Yogi Adityanath Amid Row
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that he will make singing 'Vande Mataram' compulsory in all schools and educational institutions in the state.
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ISRO Launches India’s Heaviest CMS-03 GEO Communication Satellite
India successfully launched its heaviest GEO communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket. The mission strengthens national communication networks, maritime tracking, and strategic connectivity across the region. Leaders praised ISRO’s achievement, calling it a major step for the country’s growing space capabilities and self-relia...
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Australia MP's "Mahatma Gandhi Is A Giant" Message At NDTV World Summit
Australian Minister Dr Anne Aly has used her appearance at the NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi to deliver a message of solidarity with India and its expat community, describing Mahatma Gandhi as a "giant".
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Education Ministry Directs Officials To Use Zoho Office Suite After Minister's Endorsement
The push for indigenous digital tools is growing across ministries. Earlier, IT and I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said he uses Zoho's office suite for official tasks.
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"We Have To Take Manipur Forward On Path Of Peace": PM Modi In Imphal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi peppered his speech in Manipur's Imphal, his first visit to the violence-hit state in two years, with development, listing out his government's various initiatives in the state.
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Maratha Quota Activist Jarange Says 'Chalo Mumbai' March To Be "Last Fight" For Reservation
Activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday urged the members of the Maratha community across Maharashtra to join his 'Chalo Mumbai' march on August 27, calling it their "last" fight to seek reservation.
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Israel Approves Large-Scale Settlement Project In West Bank
Israel approved a major settlement project on Wednesday in an area of the occupied West Bank that the international community has warned threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.
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"Assault On Values Of Equality": Ireland Condemns Attacks On Indians
The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi has expressed anguish over the recent violent attacks against Indian citizens that have taken place in Ireland.
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India Becomes World’s Second Largest 5G Base with 400M+ Users, Says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
India’s 5G ecosystem has hit a significant milestone with its subscriber base crossing 400 million 5G connections, according to Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region. The country is now the world’s second-largest subscriber base, following China, which has over one billion 5G users. India...
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"Why Sabotage Andhra's Future": Nara Lokesh Targets Jagan Reddy's Party On Pleas Against IT Projects
TDP national general secretary and Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT, Electronics and Communications Nara Lokesh criticised the filing of multiple Public Interest Litigations (PILs) against major IT park projects in the state
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Mamata Banerjee Annoyed With MLA Over Babri Mosque Proposal: Sources
Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee is hugely annoyed with party MLA Humayun Kabir's proposal to build a Babri masjid replica in Murshidabad, sources have said.
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Government Removes Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Mandate After Pushback
The Government of India's Ministry of Communications announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app. The ministry said that the popularity of the app is growing. Hence, the mandate is now rendered moot. The decision comes soon after a report suggested that Apple plans to push back against the ...
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"Snooping Is Not Possible": Centre Doubles Down On Sanchar Saathi App
The Sanchar Saathi app - at the centre of a row after the government mandated its installation on all smartphones sold in the country - cannot be used to 'snoop' on people or access private data, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
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Spying Tool Or Cybersecurity Shield? What Experts Say About Sanchar Saathi
Communications Minister Scindia has earlier praised the Sanchar Saathi app and said it has done a "yeoman service" in recovering lakhs of lost phones
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IBW 2025 Dates Announced: Week-Long Web3 Events Scheduled for December
India Blockchain Week (IBW) will return to Bengaluru from December 1 to 7 for its third edition, featuring conferences, workshops, and community events focused on Web3, AI, and blockchain regulation. Organised by Hashed Emergent, the week will include global speakers, developer programmes and ecosystem initiatives, with participation expected from ...
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'Vande Mataram' To Be Made Compulsory In UP Schools: Yogi Adityanath Amid Row
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that he will make singing 'Vande Mataram' compulsory in all schools and educational institutions in the state.
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ISRO Launches India’s Heaviest CMS-03 GEO Communication Satellite
India successfully launched its heaviest GEO communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket. The mission strengthens national communication networks, maritime tracking, and strategic connectivity across the region. Leaders praised ISRO’s achievement, calling it a major step for the country’s growing space capabilities and self-relia...
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Australia MP's "Mahatma Gandhi Is A Giant" Message At NDTV World Summit
Australian Minister Dr Anne Aly has used her appearance at the NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi to deliver a message of solidarity with India and its expat community, describing Mahatma Gandhi as a "giant".
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Education Ministry Directs Officials To Use Zoho Office Suite After Minister's Endorsement
The push for indigenous digital tools is growing across ministries. Earlier, IT and I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said he uses Zoho's office suite for official tasks.
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"We Have To Take Manipur Forward On Path Of Peace": PM Modi In Imphal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi peppered his speech in Manipur's Imphal, his first visit to the violence-hit state in two years, with development, listing out his government's various initiatives in the state.
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Maratha Quota Activist Jarange Says 'Chalo Mumbai' March To Be "Last Fight" For Reservation
Activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday urged the members of the Maratha community across Maharashtra to join his 'Chalo Mumbai' march on August 27, calling it their "last" fight to seek reservation.
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Israel Approves Large-Scale Settlement Project In West Bank
Israel approved a major settlement project on Wednesday in an area of the occupied West Bank that the international community has warned threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.
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"Assault On Values Of Equality": Ireland Condemns Attacks On Indians
The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi has expressed anguish over the recent violent attacks against Indian citizens that have taken place in Ireland.
