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Govt unlikely to up Vi stake beyond 49%, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
The telecommunications sector, which currently accounts for 12-14 per cent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), will grow to about 20 per cent over the next decade, the Union minister said
 "Govt unlikely to up Vi stake beyond 49%, says Jyotiraditya Scindia")
Satcom rollout to begin after Trai finalises spectrum prices, says Scindia
There is growing public anticipation over the Satcom rollout in India, with prominent companies keenly eyeing the high-stakes game of broadband beamed from Indian skies
 "Satcom rollout to begin after Trai finalises spectrum prices, says Scindia")
India sets sights on 10% of global 6G patents: Telecom minister Scindia
Telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says India's telecom vision goes far beyond 5G, with focus on 6G innovation, Satcom expansion and homegrown tech capacity
 "India sets sights on 10% of global 6G patents: Telecom minister Scindia")
Best time to invest in India: PM Modi renews Make in India pitch at IMC
Speaking at the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress, PM Modi highlighted India's prowess in new technology, adding that the country, which once struggled with 2G, now has 5G connectivity
 "Best time to invest in India: PM Modi renews Make in India pitch at IMC")
Beyond 5G, India's ambitions extend to 6G, satcom: Scindia at IMC
India's ambition extends beyond 5G, Scindia said, adding that the Bharat 6G Alliance aims for 10 per cent of patents, as standards are being set for 6G
 "Beyond 5G, India's ambitions extend to 6G, satcom: Scindia at IMC")
India joins elite group of nations manufacturing telecom equipment: Scindia
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India's image has transformed from being a services and consumer nation to a hub of production, innovation, entrepreneurship and exports
 "India joins elite group of nations manufacturing telecom equipment: Scindia")
Scindia says telecom cybersecurity concerns resolved after industry meet
Scindia directed both TSPs and OEMs to work in close coordination with the Department of Telecommunications to provide actionable feedback within stipulated timelines
 "Scindia says telecom cybersecurity concerns resolved after industry meet")
Scindia launches UPI-UPU integration to boost cross-border remittances
The initiative, developed by India's Postal Department (DoP), NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU)
UPI-UPU integration launched in Dubai to speed up cross-border remittances
The project, by DoP, NIPL, and UPU, links India's UPI with the UPU platform, combining postal reach with UPI's speed and low-cost cross-border payments
 "UPI-UPU integration launched in Dubai to speed up cross-border remittances")
Flood-hit farmers in Guna must get their rightful insurance claims: Scindia
Scindia said he had been touring the constituency for the past three days to assess the damage caused by the natural calamity
BSNL to offer AI, 5G networking course, sign MoU with global tech companies
BSNL has signed MoUs with Ericsson, Qualcomm, Cisco, and Nokia to launch 5G, AI, and networking training at its Jabalpur institute, aiming to train over 2,000 participants annually
 "BSNL to offer AI, 5G networking course, sign MoU with global tech companies")
Starlink gets satellite internet permit, spectrum norms ready: Scindia
The announcement was made on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the first cellular call made in the country in 1995
 "Starlink gets satellite internet permit, spectrum norms ready: Scindia")
Govt intensifies cyber crime crackdown, spoof call cases dip: Scindia
He told the Lok Sabha that the communications and home ministries have taken four to five major measures to deal with cyber crimes
 "Govt intensifies cyber crime crackdown, spoof call cases dip: Scindia")
Jyotiraditya Scindia pushes BSNL to lift Arpu by 50% over next year
Union minister emphasises ARPU and enterprise growth at BSNL review, says capex and strategic focus will yield positive operating cash flow in coming quarters
 "Jyotiraditya Scindia pushes BSNL to lift Arpu by 50% over next year")
No other distribution channel as wide or deep as India Post: Scindia
Scindia also said that the Centre is working on strategies to ensure that Indian Telecom Industries Limited becomes more financially sound
Centre mulls relief for Vodafone Idea as threat of insolvency looms
The government is considering extending the repayment period for AGR dues from the current six years to 20 years, while also shifting from compound to simple interest on the outstanding amount
 "Centre mulls relief for Vodafone Idea as threat of insolvency looms")
Wi-Fi segment to be worth $22 bn by 2035 in India: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Highlighting the recent de-licensing of the 6 GHz spectrum, the Minister said this move will enable multi-gigabit speeds and low-cost digital highways across India
 "Wi-Fi segment to be worth $22 bn by 2035 in India: Jyotiraditya Scindia")
Duopoly not good, must have competition in every sector: Scindia
At present, Indian telecom sector is being dominated by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio who are actively providing 4G and 5G services
 "Duopoly not good, must have competition in every sector: Scindia")
SpaceX President Shotwell meets Scindia after Starlink's licence nod
Scindia said discussions centred around various opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India
 "SpaceX President Shotwell meets Scindia after Starlink's licence nod")
Banks may hold back on fresh loans to Vodafone Idea as AGR clouds linger
Supreme Court (SC) had dismissed petitions by telecom companies Vi and Airtel seeking a waiver on paying interest, penalty, and interest on penalty components as part of their long-standing AGR dues
 "Banks may hold back on fresh loans to Vodafone Idea as AGR clouds linger")