India’s Department of Telecommunications inked an agreement on Tuesday to expand broadband coverage across rural Andhra Pradesh under the state-led model of the Amended BharatNet Programme. Digital Bharat Nidhi, the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh BharatNet Infrastructure Limited, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and the state
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to India’s federal government and state broadcaster Prasar Bharati on a petition demanding free-to-air broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The event is scheduled between June 11-19, July, 2026. No broadcaster in India has yet secured media
Uber is establishing its first AI data centre in India through a strategic partnership with the Adani Group. This marks a major expansion of its technology infrastructure in India, one of the fastest-growing markets. The facility is slated to go live by year-end, enabling the ride-hailing
Akash Ambani has been appointed as the Managing Director of Jio Platforms for a five-year term. Jio Platforms, primarily owned by Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has reportedly prepared to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Google is accelerating its efforts to place Gemini at the centre of Android as the company prepares for a broader artificial intelligence(AI) battle with Apple, which will play a role in Apple’s future AI systems. Gemini Becomes Core Layer Across Android Ecosystem Google said Gemini Intelligence will
Bandipora is accelerating a data-driven Master Plan to guide two decades of strategic urban expansion and infrastructure development. Deputy Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib chaired a stakeholder meeting to review the GIS-based framework that prioritises transport connectivity, public infrastructure, environmental sustainability and regulated growth. The comprehensive roadmap
India’s electric mobility and EV infrastructure have received another policy boost from the Centre. Union Cabinet Minister of Heavy Industries (and Steel), H. D. Kumaraswamy, has announced fresh financial support for installing 1,243 EV charging stations across Karnataka. The initiative aims to strengthen the state’s public
India is preparing a major upgrade of its air defence system with the Indian Air Force (IAF) planning to modernise its Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) into an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-native platform. The move is aimed at improving real-time surveillance, faster threat assessment and
Uber is expanding AI deployment across its logistics and mobility network as the company pushes deeper into real-time automation, freight intelligence and voice-based ride support. Uber’s AI systems are now being used across driver assistance, freight management and rider support operations spanning more than 15,000 cities
India’s semiconductor push is set to gather pace with the country’s third chip manufacturing plant expected to begin operations in July, while a fourth facility is likely to be ready by November or December, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister. The announcement for