Minister says India's satcom market will grow from $2.3 billion to $20 billion by 2028 as Starlink awaits final clearance and QoS becomes key focus for telcos
The Union minister of communications also asserted that in the days to come India will play a leading role in tailoring rules for 6G technology
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said investing in India today is not just about goodwill, but a sound economic decision for every original equipment manufacturer
Scindia has been actively driving initiatives to enhance connectivity, infrastructure and ecosystems across the northeast
The lucrative domestic market has drawn global multinational companies to set up a significant presence
On how the government would look to balance the regulatory and security considerations with the connectivity goals, the minister assured that there are clear deliverables
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump share a warm personal rapport, but the US president has repeatedly criticised India's high tariffs
A boat carrying devotees to Siddh Baba temple capsized at the dam, leaving seven people, including three women, missing
IMC 2025 will serve as a global platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and technology enthusiasts to explore the future of connectivity, sustainability, and innovation
Addressing a press conference to highlight various provisions made in the recently-presented Union Budget, he said the budget will make India self-reliant and aims to establish it as a 'Vishwaguru'
Additionally, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia added that it is a composite budget that will take India forward
Rahul Gandhi, first read history, then make statements, said Scindia
Starlink has long wanted to launch in India and has in recent months clashed with billionaire Ambani's company over how the country should grant spectrum for satellite services
The telecom sector will now have 1,587 MHz of its 2,000 MHz requirement by 2030
Originally launched in May 2023, the Sanchar Saathi portal allows users to directly flag such incidents from their call logs
Minister said that mobile services need 2,000 Mhz of spectrum by 2030 and the cabinet decision takes the total quantum of radiowaves to 1,587 Mhz
Scindia made the announcement while inaugurating a Passport Seva Kendra in Madhya Pradesh's Guna, the parliamentary constituency he represents
The airport, which is currently under construction, will start international operations by July next year, said Arun Bansal, chief executive officer (CEO), AAHL
Scindia, along with officials from the Department of Posts, presented their capital expenditure demands to the finance minister to make it a profit centre by 2029
Scindia also said that the government under PM Modi was committed to the progress of the nation and believed in 100 percent saturation of all schemes