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,
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
