India’s Mobile Phone Exports Surpass ₹2 Lakh Crore in FY25, Driven by iPhone Shipments

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

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India has achieved a major milestone in the financial year 2024-25, with mobile phone exports crossing the ₹2 lakh crore mark for the first time. This remarkable growth, reflecting a 54% surge compared to the previous fiscal year, is largely fueled by the export of iPhones, which alone

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New Aadhaar App Introduces Face ID Authentication, Eliminates Need for Physical Copies

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

The Indian government has launched a revamped Aadhaar mobile application that brings a new level of digital convenience and security by incorporating Face ID authentication and QR code-based identity verification. This update marks a major step toward eliminating the dependence on physical Aadhaar cards or their photocopies during routine verification processes. Aadhaar

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BSNL’s Unbilled Infrastructure Sharing Costs Government ₹1,757 Crore: CAG Report

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified significant lapses by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in billing Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited for infrastructure sharing, resulting in a substantial revenue loss for the government.​ BSNL’s Billing Oversight The CAG’s audit uncovered that BSNL did not raise invoices amounting to ₹1,757 crore for the

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One in Four IT Professionals in India Burnt Out by 70+ Hour Work Weeks

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

India’s IT sector is facing a growing crisis of burnout, with one in four professionals reportedly working 70 hours or more each week. This alarming trend highlights the increasingly demanding work culture that has taken root in the technology industry, raising serious concerns about employee well-being, mental health, and sustainability of such practices. IT Sector […]

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Indian Cybersecurity Startups Secure Funding to Tackle AI Threats

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Indian cybersecurity startups are experiencing a significant rise in funding as they gear up to combat increasingly sophisticated AI-driven threats. Since August 2024, at least nine cybersecurity firms in the country have successfully raised capital, marking a strong indicator of a maturing sector and heightened investor interest. Cybersecurity Startups India Startups like

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Indian Government Increases Stake in Vodafone Idea to 48.99% by Converting Spectrum Dues

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

In a significant boost to the financially troubled Vodafone Idea, the Indian government has decided to convert ₹36,950 crore of the company’s outstanding spectrum dues into equity. With this move, the government’s stake in the telecom operator will rise to approximately 48.99%, up from the previous 22.6%, making it the single largest shareholder in the […]

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Oracle Cloud Data Breach Exposes 6 Million Records

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

A major data breach in Oracle Cloud has led to the compromise of approximately 6 million records, raising fresh concerns about cloud infrastructure security. The incident was uncovered by cybersecurity experts who confirmed that sensitive data, including credentials and business-critical information, was exposed to potential threat actors. Businesses at Risk After Cloud

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FBI Warns Browser Users of Fake File Converter Scams

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2025

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to users of popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari about a growing cyber threat involving fake file converter websites. These malicious platforms are being used by hackers to collect sensitive personal and financial data under the guise of offering […]

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AI Chip Startup FuriosaAI Declines Meta’s $800 Million Acquisition Offer

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2025

South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI has declined an acquisition offer worth $800 million from tech giant Meta Platforms. The decision marks a bold move by the startup, signaling its intent to pursue independent growth in the competitive AI semiconductor space rather than become part of a larger tech conglomerate. Breakdown Over Strategic Direction While […]

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Government Plans Spectrum Usage Charge Waiver to Boost Telecom Sector

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2025

The Indian government is considering a significant policy move to waive Spectrum Usage Charges (SUC) on airwaves acquired by telecom operators in auctions conducted before September 2021. This proposal, if implemented, would offer critical financial relief to key telecom players such as Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Jio, all of which are working to […]