Chennai, June 30 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has moved to operationalise its extensive rural fibre-optic network by floating a tender to procure 2.5 lakh Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), paving the way for high-speed broadband connectivity to reach homes, government offices and public institutions across the state.The tender, issued by the Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation (TANFINET), marks a significant step in the implementation of BharatNet Phase II, the Union government’s flagship rural broadband pro…
Latest Digital Infrastructure News & Updates
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) In a major push to infrastructure financing and long-term economic development, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday approved an additional government investment commitment of Rs 30,000 crore to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF). The fresh allocation doubles the Government of India’s total commitment to the sovereign-backed investment platform to Rs 60,000 crore.The decision is aimed at accelerating investments in cr…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India is rapidly emerging as a major force in frontier technologies and AI, nuclear, space and quantum technologies will determine contours of future growth and global competitiveness, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh said on Friday.The National Quantum Mission (NQM) has already achieved more than half of its targeted outcomes within three years of its launch in 2023, he said while speaking at a media conclave he…
Nairobi, June 12 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Kenya and Governor of Uasin Gishu County on Friday discussed opportunities for cooperation during the former’s visit to Eldoret “High Commissioner called on the Hon’ble Governor of Uasin Gishu County, Jonathan Bii Chelilim, during his visit to Eldoret,” the High Commission of India in Nairobi wrote on X.“Discussions pertained to opportunities for cooperation between India and Uasin Gishu county within the larger framework of India-Kenya…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Australian data centre firm AirTrunk’s Rs 3 lakh crore investment will strengthen India’s position as a global hub for cloud computing and AI, while generating employment opportunities, supporting local supply chains and accelerating innovation-led growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said India’s digital infrastructure journey is gaining strong momentum with large-scale global investments flowin…
Washington, June 4 (IANS) India and the United States have succeeded in stabilising their relationship after a difficult period in 2025, but rebuilding trust and restoring the ambition that characterised the partnership in recent years will take time, former senior US diplomat Nisha Desai Biswal has said.Speaking in an exclusive interview with IANS, Biswal said Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent visit to India helped reinforce ongoing cooperation but did not fundamentally alter some of the …
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India and South Africa on Wednesday agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing emerging as key focus areas for the next phase of engagement between the two countries, according to an official statement.The Ministry of Science & Technology stated that the decision was taken during bilateral talks between Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and South Africa’s Deputy Mi…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Policy think-tank Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Wednesday welcomed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s approach of formally recognising Public Wi‑Fi as a complementary broadband infrastructure layer essential for affordable, ubiquitous broadband access.Responding to TRAI’s consultation paper on the proliferation of public Wi‑Fi networks, BIF flagged that overreliance on mobile networks alone may be insufficient to meet India’s future digital ambitions.Th…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that its verification and re-evaluation portal is witnessing unprecedented activity, with nearly 14,000 concurrent users accessing the system and more than 28,000 successful submissions recorded as of 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Officials said the portal has been upgraded to handle the surge in demand, following extensive feedback from students. Among the improvements introduced are extended session time limits, aimed…
Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Black Box Limited (BSE: 500463 | NSE: BBOX), a leading global digital infrastructure integrator, and AIONOS, an AI-native enterprise technology company, on Monday announced a strategic alliance to help enterprises accelerate AI transformation, from infrastructure build-out to measurable business outcomes.The alliance combines Black Box’s expertise in digital infrastructure, including data centres, network connectivity, modern workplace solutions, and managed services, with …