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BharatNet Phase III to Extend Subsidised Broadband to 1.5 Crore Rural Homes

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The Government of India is set to launch BharatNet Phase III, an ambitious expansion of its rural broadband network that aims to deliver subsidised internet connectivity to 1.5 crore rural households. With a proposed investment of ₹1.4 lakh crore (approximately USD 18 billion), this phase will focus on extending optical fibre coverage, upgrading infrastructure, and […]

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OpenAI Signs $30 Billion Cloud Deal with Oracle for AI Expansion

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

OpenAI has entered a massive $30 billion, multi-year cloud infrastructure deal with Oracle, marking one of the largest AI–cloud agreements to date. The move is expected to drastically expand OpenAI’s computational power and reinforce its ambitions to scale next-generation AI models. OpenAI Expands Cloud Footprint The agreement gives OpenAI access to Oracle’s

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Meta Unveils ‘Superintelligence Labs’ to Spearhead AGI Race

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the creation of Meta Superintelligence Labs, a new AI division aimed at building the next generation of artificial intelligence with the goal of reaching artificial general intelligence (AGI). In an internal memo to employees, Zuckerberg described this initiative as a defining step toward “a new era for humanity.” The […]

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IndiaAI Mission Installs Over 17,300 GPUs to Power National AI Ecosystem

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

India’s ambitious IndiaAI Mission has taken a significant step forward by successfully deploying over 17,300 GPUs, a crucial component in building the nation’s artificial intelligence infrastructure. The GPUs are part of a broader ₹10,371 crore public-private partnership aimed at democratizing access to cutting-edge computing power for Indian startups, researchers, and

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Google Mandates Security Upgrade for Majority of Gmail Users

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Google has officially announced that most users will now be required to upgrade their Gmail and related Google accounts by enabling stronger, more secure authentication methods. This mandate follows a series of recent cyber exploits targeting Google’s own infrastructure, raising concerns over account safety. Recent Security Incidents Prompt Action Earlier this month,

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Telecom Minister Warns: India Can’t Afford a Duopoly

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

India’s Telecom Minister has strongly asserted that the country’s telecommunications sector cannot and must not become a duopoly, cautioning that such a scenario would stifle innovation, drive up consumer costs, and harm long-term development. Speaking at a high-level industry interaction, he stressed the government’s commitment to preserving a competitive,

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India Greenlights Starlink: A Leap Toward Satellite Internet

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2025

India has formally granted a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) licence to Elon Musk’s Starlink, opening the doors for the commercial rollout of satellite internet services in the country. This development marks a significant milestone in India’s push to provide high-speed internet access in rural and remote regions where terrestrial connectivity

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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

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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