New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday released a consultation paper on the Regulatory Framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication.Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communication, had on December 1, 2025, requested TRAI to provide recommendations under the terms of clause 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act I997 on the regulatory mechanism for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X).”In this regard, a consultation paper on the Regulatory Framew…
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New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The government on Wednesday unveiled a revamped Rs 203 crore technology development and investment promotion (TDIP) Scheme for 2026–31, aimed at deepening India’s role in global telecom standard-setting, strengthening indigenous innovation and fast-tracking the development of next-generation technologies such as 6G.Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, released the revised guidelines, positioning the sch…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The government’s telecom R&D institution Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jumps Automation LLP to develop a gamification platform designed to boost cybersecurity awareness across individuals and enterprises, an official statement said on Monday.The partnership was signed under the C-DOT Collaborative Research Programme (CCRP) to transform the conventional training into an interactive learning experience.Th…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Central government’s Centre for Development of Telematics (C‑DOT) honoured 78 employees who collectively secured 36 patents, 18 copyrights, five design registrations, nine trademarks and three research papers at the Annual IP Awards Ceremony 2026 in Bengaluru, an official statement said on Thursday.The recipients were awarded for innovation and excellence at C-DOT Bangalore and the steadily growing number of patents and a strong base of awardees pointed to C-DOT’s po…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Delhi Police to deploy nine advanced solutions, purpose-built for modern policing requirements in the national capital, an official statement said on Saturday.The partnership aims to “leverage C-DOT’s portfolio of cutting-edge, homegrown technological solutions to boost the operational efficiency, secure communications, surveillance, cybersecurity, and emergency response capa…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) In a major push to support tribal artisans and promote indigenous products, the Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India, which works under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.The partnership aims to create a strong and cost-effective delivery system for products sold through TRIFED’s online platforms, including the Tribes India e-m…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, particularly regarding the absence of mechanisms to track children’s data transfers and inadequate grievance redressal systems across major digital platforms. A bench led by NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo initiated action following a complaint based on a report by think tank ASIA.The Commission has issued notices to key government b…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) In yet another example of UPI going global, India and Bhutan have announced to launch a cross-border remittance initiative, which will enable efficient and affordable remittance services between both the countries.This will happen via the postal network by integrating the Universal Postal Union (UPU) PosTransfer system with India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This initiative will enhance financial connectivity and make digital remittance services more accessibl…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on his birthday and said that he has been working tirelessly for the welfare of farmers and the growth of the agriculture sector. PM Modi took to the social media platform X and said, “Best wishes to Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ji on his birthday. He is admired for his humble nature and connect with the people. He is working tirelessly for the welfare of our farmers and gr…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia will inaugurate the Bharat Pavilion at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Spain’s Barcelona, “providing a global platform to showcase India’s telecom manufacturing capabilities and innovation ecosystem,” the government said on Sunday.The minister will represent India at the world’s largest and most influential technology and telecommunications gatherings MWC 2026 from March 2 to March 5, 2026, and will also un…