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Reliance Jio accounts for 85% of Fixed Wireless additions
New Delhi, March 13: Reliance Jio is seeing an acceleration in Jio AirFiber/5G fixed wireless access (5G FWA) subscriber additions.
Maharashtra's Amravati airport gets necessary clearance for flight operations
Mumbai, March 13: The Amravati Airport in Maharashtra gets the aerodrome license by from the civil aviation regulator, officially designating it as a licensed Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) airport.
UAE Ambassador meets Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to discuss economic cooperation
Chandigarh, March 13: UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, met Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday, and discussed expanding cooperation with Punjab.
5G services now available in 773 out of 776 districts: Centre
New Delhi, March 12: The 5G services, rolled out in all states and Union Territories, are presently available in 773 out of 776 districts in the country including Lakshadweep, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday.
5G services now available in 773 out of 776 districts across India, 4.69 lakhs 5G BTS installed by Feb: Centre
New Delhi, March 12: Fifth Generation or 5G services have been rolled out in all States/ UTs across the country and are currently available in 773 out of 776 districts, including Lakshadweep, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.In reply to a question in the lower house, MoS informed that as of February 28 in the current year, 4.69 lakhs 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) had been installed by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) across the country.
Airtel's Sunil Mittal welcomes collaboration of telecom and satellite players to connect the unconnected
New Delhi, March 12: Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has welcomed the collaboration between telecom and satellite companies, calling it a major step towards global connectivity.
Starlink partnerships open new era of seamless global connectivity: Sunil Mittal
New Delhi, March 12: As Airtel announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring its affordable satellite internet service to India, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, said on Wednesday that a new era of seamless global connectivity beckons for customers.
Jio to bring SpaceX's Starlink high-Speed internet to its customers
Mumbai, March 12: Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink's broadband internet services to its customers in India.
Airtel partners with Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet services into India
New Delhi, March 11: Airtel has signed an agreement with Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed internet services to its customers in India, the telecom operator informed stock exchanges in a filing on Tuesday.
Airtel partners Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed internet to India
New Delhi, March 11: Telecom major Airtel on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed internet services to its customers in India.
India can become global hub for submarine telecom cable network
New Delhi, March 10: India, which plays a key role in the global submarine cable network, has the potential to further dominate the market due to its strategic geographical location.
In J-K, Rs 100 crore to be spent to boost inland connectivity over rivers Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi
Srinagar, March 9: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will invest Rs 100 crore in three national waterways in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to boost inland water transport and connectivity in the Union territory, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a statement.
Assam CM inaugurates improved Radha Govinda Barua path and Bhupen Hazarika path
Guwahati, March 8: To facilitate smooth connectivity within the city and ensure the free movement of sports lovers to the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurate the improved Radha Govinda Barua path and Dr. Bhupen Hazarika path, including an RCC bridge over the river Mora Bharalu, adjacent to the stadium in Guwahati.
IndiGo announces direct flight between Tiruchirappalli-Jaffna from March 30
New Delhi, March 7: IndiGo will start operating direct flight service between Tiruchirappalli and Jaffna on March 30, 2025, the airline said on Thursday.
Rs. 109.3 crore approved under NABARD for 10 rural road projects in Himachal: PWD Minister
Shimla, March 7: Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Friday informed that the Project Internal Approval Committee of NABARD in its 141st meeting has approved Rs. 109.3 Crore for 10 rural road projects in six districts of Himachal Pradesh under RIDF XXX, according to the statement.
Chhattisgarh: Bijapur sees development with improved internet connectivity, govt schemes now accessible
Bijapur, March 6: The CEO of Janpad Panchayat Bijapur, Dilip Kumar Uikey, highlighted the importance of internet connectivity in facilitating government schemes. With the recent installation of a mobile tower in Vardali, instant access to services at schools, ration stores, and crop procurement centers has improved.
Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu inaugurates Kolkata-Hindon-Goa flight
New Delhi, March 2: In a landmark move to strengthen regional connectivity, the Civilian Aviation Ministry launched its aircraft BOEING-737 flight from Kolkata to Goa via Hindon on Saturday.
New Assam-Bhutan railway line proposes to improve cross-border link
Guwahati, March 1: A new railway line from Assam's Kokrajhar to Gelephu in Bhutan has been proposed to improve cross-border connectivity and strengthen bilateral ties, officials said here on Saturday.
Himachal Pradesh roads affected by heavy snowfall, rainfall: Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi
Shimla, March 1: : Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday said that heavy snowfall and rainfall over the last two days have disrupted road connectivity in Himachal Pradesh. Negi said that while the weather conditions have had certain benefits, they have also caused damage in several areas.
Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluates 11 infrastructure projects
New Delhi, March 1: The 88th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM GatiShakti has evaluated 11 key infrastructure projects in the Road, Railway, Information Technology and Metro sectors, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Saturday.
Jammu-Srinagar Highway closed for 2nd consecutive day
Jammu, March 1: The strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for vehicular traffic for the second consecutive day on Saturday, as traffic officials said restoration of the highway was going on.
PM Modi-led govt took decisive steps for development of Assam, northeast: EAM Jaishankar
Guwahati, Feb 25: In the Advantage Assam summit on Tuesday, a high-level session “Act East, Act Fast, Act First” was held that was attended by External Affairs minister S. Jaishankar along with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam CM proposes optical fibre route from Bay of Bengal through Brahmaputra river
Guwahati, Feb 25: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that in the era of digital transmission, connectivity is the lifeline of progress, and Assam is steadfast in leading this revolution to achieve fast paced growth of the state.
Advantage Assam 2.0: Jaishankar reiterates Union Government's commitment to 'Act East' Policy
Guwahati, February 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended a high-level session titled "Act East, Act Fast, Act First" in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, which was organized as part of Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati.
State govt is committed to build new Assam with empowered ecosystem of digital infrastructure: CM Sarma
Guwahati, February 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that in the era of digital transmission, connectivity is the lifeline of progress, and Assam is steadfast in leading this revolution to achieve the fast-paced growth of the state. Sharing his vision on a thematic session titled I-Way to Viksit Assam as a part of Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit at Khanapara Veterinary College field in Guwahati on Tuesday in the presence of Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, Chief Minister Sarma said that Assam is fully ready to be a strong stakeholder in the digital revolution with the active support of Government of India.
Bastar's lifeline: Keshkal tunnel to connect Chhattisgarh directly with South India
Bastar, February 25: The upcoming Keshkal Tunnel is likely to improve connectivity between Chhattisgarh and South India, reducing travel time from Raipur to Visakhapatnam from 12 hours to seven, said an official statement.
Muhammad Yunus invites Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh, launch Starlink satellite service
Dhaka, February 23: Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has invited SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh and launch Starlink satellite service in the country in 90 days. Yunus wrote a letter to Musk on February 19.
SECL's Dipka megaproject begins coal dispatch from new silos
New Delhi, February 22: SECL's (Coal India subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Limited ) Dipka Megaproject successfully commenced operations by loading the first coal rake from its newly built Rapid Loading System and Silos 3 and 4 on 21st February 2025, Ministry of Coal said in a release.The Ministry said that the commencements of operations mark a major step in boosting eco-friendly and efficient coal transportation.
Coal India subsidiary SECL begins new coal evacuation system at Dipka Megaproject
New Delhi, Feb 22: The newly commissioned Dipka Megaproject of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) in Chhattisgarh has successfully commenced operations for new silos towards eco-friendly coal evacuation under the First Mile Connectivity (FMC) initiative, the government said on Saturday.
Ready to launch satellite telecom services, awaiting Centre's green signal: Sunil Bharti Mittal
New Delhi, February 21: Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, reiterated on Friday that its satellite telecom service is ready for rollout in India and that it is now waiting for the Centre's greenlight.
All northeast states will be connected to Delhi through rail, air connectivity by 2027: HM Amit Shah
New Delhi, February 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tursday pledged that all northeast states will be connected to Delhi through rail, air connectivity by 2027.
Bengal's Sivok and Sikkim's Rangpo to be linked by railway line by 2027: NFR
Gangtok/Guwahati, Feb 18: The vital railway project connecting West Bengal's Sivok and Sikkim's Rangpo is expected to be completed by December 2027, a senior Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) official said on Tuesday.
Will propose 'Narayani-Ganga Corridor' to Centre: Bihar Dy CM
Patna, Feb 17: In a major infrastructural push, the Bihar government is set to propose the 'Narayani-Ganga Corridor' to the Central government as a new Greenfield High-Speed Corridor.
Tripura CM Manik Saha calls on Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, February 16: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha called Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday to discuss key state-related issues, including advanced weather forecasting, administrative matters and boosting the bamboo industry. The meeting also touched upon the recently inaugurated Agartala-Akhaura railway link, strengthening connectivity between India's Northeast and Bangladesh, the Ministry of Science and Technology said in an official statement.
'What unites us is common devotion to Indian Ocean's well-being': EAM Jaishankar at Indian Ocean Conference
Muscat, February 16: Emphasising the need for increased connectivity amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar elaborated on the contributions of India in this regard, particularly pointing to the
Meta's 50,000 Km undersea cable project to enhance India-US' digital connectivity
New Delhi, Feb 16: Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp parent company Meta announced a new 50,000 Km undersea cable project 'Waterworth' to enhance digital connectivity between India and the US.
Bengaluru airport to be linked with new rail link: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Bengaluru, Feb 15: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics, and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced on Saturday that new rail connectivity would soon be provided to link Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
Muhammad Yunus, Elon Musk hold talks to bring Starlink Internet to Bangladesh
Bangladesh, February 15: Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday said that he has discussed with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on a potential collaboration to launch Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh.
Tripura to be linked through waterway with Kolkata via B'desh: Sarbananda Sonowal
Agartala, Feb 12: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that northeastern state of Tripura would be connected with Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Paradeep via Bay of Bengal once inland waterways connectivity with Bangladesh commences.
From nuclear fusion to maritime connectivity, India and France enhance partnerships in several areas during PM Modi's visit
Marseille (France), Feb 12: In what was the first visit by any Head of State or Head of Government to one of the most ambitious fusion energy projects in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) in Cadarache in the south of France, along with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday.