Jyotiraditya Scindia
India Can’t Afford Telecom Duopoly, Says Minister Scindia Amid Vodafone Idea Relief Talks
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has emphasized that India cannot afford a duopoly in the telecom sector, reinforcing the government’s commitment to maintaining healthy competition. Speaking at the World Wi-Fi Day Summit, organized by the Broadband India Forum, Scindia noted that a two-player market would be detrimental to India’s digital growth ambitions. His remarks come […]
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Starlink India Launch- Space X President Meets Scindia After License Approval
Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, met with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday, just days after Starlink secured a long-awaited licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to provide satellite internet services in India. Minister Scindia described the meeting as “productive” with discussions focused on expanding collaboration in satellite communications to […]
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Elon Musk’s Starlink India Soon to be Start Its Service, Waiting for License
India is poised to welcome Elon Musk’s Starlink into its growing satellite internet ecosystem. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on June 5, confirmed that Starlink is on track to become the third satellite internet provider licensed to operate in India, alongside Reliance Jio and Bharti’s OneWeb. “In the coming days, the third license will be issued,” […]
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Government Contribution Denied in Vodafone Idea Revival Plan- Scindia
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has made it clear that the government will not offer any relief to telecom companies regarding Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. In an interview with The Times of India (May 31, 2025), Scindia firmly stated there are no plans to waive penalties or interest, emphasizing that the matter has been conclusively […]
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India to Play Key Role in Shaping Global 6G Standards: Scindia
India is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the global 6G landscape, emerging as one of the top six countries in terms of patent filings for next-generation telecom technology, said Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaking at the theme launch of India Mobile Congress 2025, scheduled for October, Scindia emphasized India’s growing influence in […]
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Government to Fast-Track BSNL Land Monetization Worth ₹4,000 Crore
The Government of India is set to aggressively pursue the monetization of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) land assets, with an estimated outlay of ₹4,000 crore, according to Telecommunications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The monetization process will be executed in different phases, with land assets valued below ₹100 crore managed directly by BSNL’s Board and the […]
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BSNL 4G to 5G Transition will Begin in June 2025, Says Scindia
State-run telecom operator BSNL is set to begin its transition from 4G to 5G in June 2025, aligning with the completion of its 4G deployment across 100,000 sites, Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, announced. Of the planned 100,000 sites, 89,000 have already been installed, with 72,000 commissioned […]
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DoT and WhatsApp ‘Scam Se Bacho’ Campaign Initiated Against Online Scam
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has joined forces with WhatsApp to extend Meta’s ‘Scam Se Bacho’ campaign, aimed at protecting users from online scams and spam. This collaboration seeks to educate citizens on recognizing and reporting fraudulent communications, strengthening digital safety across India. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and WhatsApp join forces to combat misuse of […]
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India Commits $16.1 Billion to Expand Rural Broadband: Scindia
BharatNet, a flagship connectivity initiative by the Indian government, aims to bring high-speed broadband access to rural and underserved areas, bridging the digital divide. Following the merger of Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the latter is now responsible for executing the project. Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced […]
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Indian Mobile Congress 2025 Date Announced by Scindia
For the first time on the global stage, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister for Communications and Development in the North East Region, Government of India, announced at MWC Barcelona that the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) will be held in New Delhi from October 8-11, 2025. As Asia’s largest digital technology forum, IMC […]
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