The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has pushed for stricter digital payment security norms, effective from April 1, 2026. The move marks a shift away from stand-alone reliance on one-time passwords (OTPs) for transaction authentication. The motion comes amid rising concerns over online fraud and aims
With February 2026 closing, India’s telecom subscriber base has registered a sharp rise, reaching 1.32 billion. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the growth is supported by continuous additions in the broadband segment. The sector added more than 7 million users during the
Bharti Airtel has crossed a significant global milestone, reaching 650 million customers, and cementing its position as the world’s second-largest telecom operator by subscriber base. Led by Sunil Bharti Mittal, the company has steadily expanded its footprint across India and Africa, building a diverse and growing
The Government of Meghalaya has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Starlink, the satellite internet venture led by Elon Musk, to pilot satellite communication (satcom) services in the state’s remote regions. The collaboration aims to bring reliable broadband connectivity to underserved areas, with an
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a new curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students from Classes 3 to 8, marking a shift towards early-stage technology education in schools. The programme was launched by Union Education Minister Dharmendra
The Centre has migrated approximately 16.68 lakh official email accounts to a cloud-based platform operated by Zoho, with total spending reaching Rs 180.10 crore so far, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) informed the Lok Sabha on April 1. The transition has been carried
Sarvam AI has introduced "Chanakya", a new platform built for high-security and mission-critical environments where data control and reliability are paramount. Positioned as a solution for sectors that cannot afford data exposure, Chanakya is designed to operate beyond conventional cloud-based AI systems. It can be