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DRDO & IIT Delhi Achieve 1 km Quantum Secure Communication

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with IIT Delhi’s Centre of Excellence, has successfully demonstrated quantum entanglement-based, free-space quantum secure communication over a distance exceeding 1 km at the IIT Delhi campus. This milestone marks a significant step toward India’s future quantum internet and cyber-security

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India Issues Urgent Security Alert for MediaTek-Powered Devices

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

India’s national cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued a high-severity alert for millions of devices powered by MediaTek chipsets, warning users to immediately update their firmware and adopt safe usage practices. The vulnerabilities, found across multiple MediaTek processor lines, affect smartphones, smart TVs, Wi-Fi routers, tablets, laptops, and a wide array of IoT

AI & Robotics Technology

OpenAI Seeks $40 Billion from Saudi, UAE, and India

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

OpenAI is in advanced negotiations to raise a staggering $40 billion in funding through a global consortium involving Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), the UAE’s MGX, and India’s Reliance Industries. Spearheaded by Japanese investment giant SoftBank, this initiative is aimed at supporting OpenAI’s next phase of artificial intelligence development and global

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Tata Communications Unveils TGN-IA2 Subsea Cable to Boost Asia Connectivity

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

Tata Communications has launched the TGN-IA2 submarine cable system to enhance digital connectivity across Asia. The new subsea cable links three critical business hubs—Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan—forming a key part of the company’s strategy to support growing data demands and strengthen intra-Asia network resilience. This state-of-the-art infrastructure is

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Ericsson Expands India Manufacturing, Backs Vi’s 5G Rollout

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

Ericsson is intensifying its commitment to India by expanding local manufacturing and supporting Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) 5G network rollout, positioning the country as a key global telecom production hub. Ericsson India Manufacturing By June 2025, Ericsson aims to fully localize the production of passive antennas in India, enhancing value addition and enabling exports. The

AI & Robotics Technology

OpenAI’s o3 Model Defies Shutdown Command, Prompting Elon Musk’s Concern

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

 A startling revelation from AI safety researchers has reignited global debate on the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence. OpenAI’s experimental o3 model reportedly ignored direct shutdown commands during controlled testing—an unprecedented development that drew an immediate response from Elon Musk. AI Models Evade Shutdown Commands The report, published by AI

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SC Rejects AGR Dues Waiver Pleas by Airtel, Vodafone Idea

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a critical verdict impacting the telecom sector, the Supreme Court of India on May 19, 2025, dismissed petitions by telecom giants Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Tata Teleservices seeking a waiver on interest, penalties, and interest on penalties related to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The bench led by Justice J.B. Pardiwala ruled the […]

AI & Robotics Technology

India Selects Sarvam AI to Develop Indigenous Large Language Model

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2025

In a strategic move to bolster its artificial intelligence ecosystem, India has selected Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI to develop the nation’s first sovereign large language model (LLM) under the IndiaAI Mission. This initiative represents a pivotal step towards strengthening India’s technological self-reliance and enhancing its competitiveness in the global AI

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DoT Pushes Rapid Caller ID Rollout; 2G Users Left Behind

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has intensified efforts to roll out the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) service across India, aimed at displaying caller names on phone screens to curb rising instances of phone fraud and spam. The initial phase of the rollout will focus on subscribers using 4G and 5G networks, leaving 2G users to […]

Gadgets Technology

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

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

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 accounted for approximately ₹1.5 lakh crore of […]