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Flood-hit farmers in Guna must get their rightful insurance claims: Scindia

Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday said insurance companies that received premiums from farmers in his Guna Lok Sabha constituency must clear their claims against loss of crops due to floods. The insurance companies that have collected money (premiums) from farmers in the district must now come forward to help them as their crops have been destroyed due to excessive rainfall. We will ensure that farmers get their rightful dues from these companies, he said. I have asked the collector to convene a meeting with these insurance companies so that farmers can get relief without delay, he told reporters here. He also inspected flood-affected areas in the city and visited several colonies to review the situation caused by heavy rains. Scindia said he had been touring the constituency for the past three days to assess the damage caused by the natural calamity. Water entered villages and cities from both the skies and rivers, creating a grave situation. Now the ...

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

Starlink gets satellite internet permit, spectrum norms ready: Scindia

Elon Musk-led Starlink has received a licence to launch satellite service in India, and a framework for spectrum allocation is also in place for a smooth rollout, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. The announcement was made on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the first cellular call made in the country in 1995. "Starlink has been granted a Unified License to launch satellite internet services in India. Frameworks for spectrum allocation and gateway establishment are ready, ensuring smooth rollout," Scindia said. Along with Starlink, Bharti Group-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio SES are also awaiting spectrum allocation to roll out their satcom services. The minister said that over the last 11 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's digital transformation has been nothing short of extraordinary. "From remote villages to bustling cities, digital access has empowered citizens, bridged divides, and made India a global leader in .

Govt intensifies cyber crime crackdown, spoof call cases dip: Scindia

The government is taking various measures, including setting up Digital Intelligence Platform, to curb cyber crimes and international spoof calls have also come down, Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday. He told the Lok Sabha that the communications and home ministries have taken four to five major measures to deal with cyber crimes. The Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) brings various stakeholders together. It has coopted 620 institutions, including 570 banks, police institutions of 36 states and investigating agencies, Scindia said during the Question Hour. Elaborating on the measures taken, the minister also said that international spoofed calls have come down by 97 per cent. A Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) software is being used wherein the data about individuals doing fraud with banks are categorised into various categories. The details are provided to all the banks and the transaction of such individuals are blocked, he said. Responding to a .

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

No other distribution channel as wide or deep as India Post: Scindia

No other distribution channel in the world is as wide or as deep as India Post, said Union Minister for Communication Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Wednesday. He urged the postal employees to work towards becoming the largest logistics organisation in the world, too. Scindia was addressing the Gramin Dak Sevaks Sammelan at K P Puttana Chetty Town Hall in Bengaluru. "India post has 1.64 lakh points of presence, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Bharuch to Tawang," he added. He said, although the post offices are getting modern tools, like handheld devices and Darpan, postal employees need to change the way they work to bring in the real transformation. "Today, we have the capability of becoming the largest logistics organisation in the world. No one has the human resources to be able to do this apart from us. But we've got to make sure that we are at the cutting edge. Which means we need to innovate. We need to think about productivity," he added.

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

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

Duopoly not good, must have competition in every sector: Scindia

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said duopoly is not good and there must be competition in every sector. Speaking at an event of Broadband India Forum, the minister said there is intense competition in the country among internet service providers and the government will issue rules for delicensing 6 gigahertz spectrum before August 15 that will be used for wifi services and bridging of digital divide. "Our job is to provide as many avenues as possible and within each vertical as well, provide intense competition. It's not good enough having a duopoly of one carrier or two carriers," Scindia said. Earlier in the event, former telecom regulator Trai Chairman RS Sharma said there is almost a duopoly in the telecom sector with just two active service providers and there is need to provide more route for giving broadband access to consumers at affordable rates. At present, Indian telecom sector is being dominated by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio who are actively .

SpaceX President Shotwell meets Scindia after Starlink's licence nod

President and COO of Elon Musk's SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, on Tuesday called on Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, a meeting that comes just days after Starlink secured licence from the Telecom Department. Scindia said discussions centred around various opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India. "Had a productive meeting with Ms. @Gwynne_Shotwell, President & COO of @SpaceX, on India's next frontier in connectivity. We delved into opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India's soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country," Scindia wrote. Satellite technologies are not just relevant, they're transformative, the minister noted. "Ms. Shotwell appreciated the license granted to @Starlink, calling it a great start to the journey," Scindia said. Earlier this month, Elon Musk's Starlink received a licence from the telecom department for providing satellite internet services in ...

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

My job is to provide multiple players in every telecom vertical: Scindia

The telecom sector is fundamentally one of the most important underpinnings of India's resurgency and growth story, Scindia said

India will become world's data capital in next five years: Scindia

India is set to become the data capital of the world over the next five years, Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025, Scindia said India is seen as a digital-first economy across the world. Leading this digital-first economy is the telecom revolution. "India, I believe, in the next five years, will become the data capital of the world," Scindia said. The minister said that the telecom subscriber base has jumped from 800 million a decade ago to a level where India is now the second largest mobile market with 1.2 billion subscribers. The broadband user base has grown to 940 million, he added. At the same time, the connectivity costs and handset prices have fallen drastically, Scindia said, recalling the days when tariffs were as high as Rs 16 per minute. "When we talk about data, 11 years ago, 1 GB of data would cost you Rs 287. Today, 1 GB of data costs you Rs 9. There is a 97 per cent reduction in the cost of ...

India will be data capital of the world in 5 years: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Scindia says India's low data cost, broadband boom and infrastructure growth will make it the global data hub, as North East emerges as an economic powerhouse

Connectivity is a constitutional duty, not commodity: Scindia to telcos

Telecom service providers must rethink providing connectivity not as a commodity but as a constitutional commitment keeping in mind key factors like affordability, availability, accessibility with blazing data speeds, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. While speaking at an event organised by internet service providers body ISPAI and government-backed Nixi, the minister said five days ago India has moved from being the 5th largest economy in the world to become the 4th largest, and he takes pride in representing telecom which is growing at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14 to 16 per cent as well as with the CAGR of 12-13 per cent in northeast. "You are the engineers of equity. You are the builders of bridges. And you are the keepers of the digital flame of India. Reimagine connectivity not necessarily as a commodity but a constitutional commitment," the minister said. He asked telecom operators and internet service providers (ISP) to follow six foundational .

India to play a seminal role in setting 6G protocols by 2027: Scindia

Says India aims to contribute 10% of 6G patents by 2030; satcom companies must now define their own paths with policy and licensing frameworks already in place

MoUs worth ₹4.18 trillion unveiled at Rising North East Summit: Scindia

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said MoUs worth Rs 4.18 lakh crore have been announced with regards to the 'Rising North East Investors Summit 2025' underway in Delhi. The summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital on Friday. It aims to highlight the region as a land of opportunity, attracting global and domestic investment, and bringing together key stakeholders, investors and policymakers on a single platform. "For the first time, a joint programme for all eight states of the north east is underway. Roadshows were held for it in cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Indore. Meetings were held with various industrial groups. As a result of this effort, a world-class investment summit was organized. Memorandums of Understanding worth Rs 4.18 lakh crore have been announced," Scindia told reporters on Friday. "Each state received investment proposals of Rs 20,000 crore. Along with ...

India will see fastest satcom rollout, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

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

India will play lead role in tailoring 6G technology regulations: Scindia

A telecommunication revolution is rapidly unfolding across the globe and India is at the forefront of this movement under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday. 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. "The rollout of 5G technology has taken place, and in just 22 months, the information revolution has reached 82 per cent of the population of 99 percent districts in the country. India will take the lead in shaping the upcoming 6G technology regulations," Scindia asserted. He also said new services are being introduced in the postal system, adding that India Post is one of the largest logistics and distribution networks in the world having 1.64 lakh (164,000) post offices and 2.5 lakh (250,000) postal workers. "In 2008, I designed the logo for the Department of Posts, with the slogan 'Postal Service is Public Service.'

Apple to make all iPhones in India in coming years: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said investing in India today is not just about goodwill, but a sound economic decision for every original equipment manufacturer