telecommunications
Mobile Connectivity Transforms Former Maoist Stronghold in Bastar: A Digital Revolution in Rural Chhattisgarh
Dec 07, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Once isolated by Maoist insurgency, Kondapalli village in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region celebrates its first mobile network connection as part of a broader rural development initiative. The "Niyad Nella Naar" program under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has installed 728 new mobile towers across the region, bringing digital connectivity, essential services, and new opportunities to previously marginalized tribal communities. This technological milestone symbolizes the declining influence of Maoism and marks the beginning of digital inclusion for remote forest villages.
Nvidia Acquires 2.9% Stake in Nokia for $1 Billion to Advance AI-Powered 5G and 6G Technologies
Oct 29, 2025 01:52 am CST
Nvidia has invested $1 billion to acquire a 2.9% stake in Nokia, sending the Finnish telecom equipment maker's shares soaring by 20%. The strategic partnership focuses on developing AI-powered 5G and 6G technologies while integrating Nokia's data centre capabilities into Nvidia's AI infrastructure. This collaboration marks a significant move in the convergence of telecommunications and artificial intelligence technologies.
Nokia CEO Justin Hotard Predicts Long-Term AI Supercycle Despite Market Bubble Concerns
Oct 23, 2025 07:30 pm CST
Nokia's CEO Justin Hotard compares the current AI boom to the 1990s internet revolution, dismissing bubble fears while highlighting the company's strategic shift toward AI technologies. Following strong quarterly earnings driven by data center demand, Nokia has established a dedicated Technology and AI organization to accelerate innovation after its acquisition of optical networking firm Infinera, marking its biggest transformation since selling its mobile phone business in 2013.
PM Modi Launches Rs 50,000 Crore Development Initiative in Odisha: Education, Healthcare and Infrastructure Projects
Sep 27, 2025 09:35 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 50,000 crore in Odisha, spanning education, healthcare, telecommunications, and infrastructure. The initiatives include Rs 11,000 crore for IIT expansions, healthcare facility upgrades worth Rs 3,000 crore, and the commissioning of 97,500 4G telecom towers, marking his sixth visit to the state since BJP's rise to power in June 2024.
3 Dead In Australia After Telecom Company Glitch Disrupts Emergency Calls
Sep 20, 2025 12:44 am CST
Three people in Australia have died after a technical failure at Optus, the country's second-largest telecommunications provider, disrupted emergency call services.
Afghanistan Taliban Extend Crackdown On Internet Access
Sep 18, 2025 02:58 am CST
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities expanded their crackdown on internet access Wednesday, severing fibre optic connections in multiple provinces in what officials said was a campaign against "vice".