New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) For years, the smartphone industry has largely been driven by visible innovation, sleeker designs, sharper cameras, faster processors. Yet, beneath these headline features, a quieter but equally critical shift has been taking shape: durability is becoming a defining pillar of modern smartphones.As devices become central to everyday life, navigating unpredictable environments, constant mobility, and diverse usage scenarios, users are no longer just asking how powerful a …
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New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) India’s appetite for mobile data continues to surge, with average monthly consumption per user crossing 31 GB in 2025 — marking an 18 per cent compound annual growth rate over the past five years, according to a new report released on Tuesday.The latest edition of the Mobile Broadband Index released by Nokia highlighted how rising 5G adoption and increasing use of data-heavy applications are driving this growth across the country.The report noted that Indians are co…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India Stack Global will facilitate adoption of India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) by partner nations by showcasing India’s DPI solutions, an official factsheet said on Friday.India Stack Global portal provides access to key digital platforms and technical resources and serves as a bridge between India’s experience and the requirements of friendly nations.As of February, the government has signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) and agreements with 24 coun…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the new strategic partnership in digitalisation and sustainability between India and Finland will create “innumerable opportunities” for the people of both nations, while opening new avenues for cooperation in advanced technologies, clean energy, and innovation.In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister said the elevation of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership in digitalisation and sustainability will de…
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday released a consultation paper on ‘Review of the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations 2024,’ proposing to refine the rating scale by introducing additional half-star levels.As a significant proportion of data consumption occurs inside buildings especially after the deployment of advanced mobile technologies such as 4G and 5G, making in-building digital connectivity a critical determinant of User …
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) As new technologies redefine the communications landscape, it is essential that we put in place the right regulatory guardrails to foster innovation while preserving fairness, transparency and public interest, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday.Congratulating the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on its 29th Foundation Day, the minister underscored its role as a bedrock institution ensuring fairness, equity, and a level playing fiel…
Panipat, Feb 23 (IANS) Conversations about India’s technological future took centre stage at the recently organised AI Summit held in New Delhi. The event, which drew attention from across the country and international delegates, became a platform to showcase India’s growing ambitions in artificial intelligence and digital innovation. Among those expressing strong support for the initiative is Panipat-based academician Prof. (Dr.) Sushil Kumar Mishra. He openly praised Prime Minister Nare…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The only way for Sri Lanka to get into the AI race is to jump onto the bandwagon of a fast mover. Since it is unlikely that Sri Lanka can do so with the two leaders in the AI race — the US and China — the choice available is its neighbour to the north, India, the rising star. India has a high strategic edge with AI on many counts, according to an article in the Colombo Telegraph.“India is moving fast in AI development and, most likely, will become part of a three-mem…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) In a bid to advance cooperation in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies, a bilateral meeting was held between Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and his Brazilian counterpart Frederico de Siqueira Filho, it was announced on Friday.Scindia apprised the Brazilian side of the wide-ranging initiatives undertaken by the government over the past 11 years to expand digital infrastructure, promote affordability, and strengthen inclusive…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) India’s Minister of State for Communications, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, held a meeting with the UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan, here on Wednesday, reaffirming the growing depth of India–UK cooperation in telecommunications, digital innovation, and emerging technologies.During the discussions on the sidelines of the AI Summit, the minister emphasised that India views artificial intelligence as central to the fu…