India marks National Technology Day on May 11th each year. The day commemorates the country’s technological milestones while highlighting its growing focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, deep-tech innovation and digital infrastructure. The day traces its origin to the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, officially known as
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, has pitched Visakhapatnam as a future hub for artificial intelligence, informally branding it “AI Patnam” as India positions itself as a trusted global partner in electronics and AI infrastructure. Read
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper titled “Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India", signalling a renewed push to expand the country’s public internet infrastructure. The paper takes a close look at the current regulatory framework and highlights the
India is positioning itself as a reliable partner in global electronics and supply chains, backed by policy support and growing domestic capabilities, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw stated while speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in
The 33rd edition of the Convergence India Expo 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, was nothing short of a spectacular, future-forward showcase of technology and innovation. Flawlessly executed and packed with high-impact experiences, the expo brought together cutting-edge solutions, visionary ideas, and some of
In a move that could quietly reshape how telecom services reach millions, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is tapping into one of India’s most underutilised yet far-reaching networks—the postal system. The state-run telco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts (DoP),
The Convergence Awards 2026, held alongside the 33rd Convergence India Expo, brought together some of the most influential names in technology, telecom, and digital innovation to celebrate excellence across industries. Hosted on March 24, 2026, the second day of the expo, the awards ceremony recognised
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 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
India will need to significantly expand its graphics processing unit (GPU) capacity as artificial intelligence adoption grows to millions of users, according to Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Speaking at the Rising Bharat Summit, Singh outlined the