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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 […]

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India’s IT Sector Navigates Challenges Amid Tariff Wars and AI Innovation

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

India’s IT sector, a cornerstone of the country’s economy and a global leader in outsourcing, is treading a delicate line as it confronts growing uncertainty caused by international tariff conflicts. With tensions rising between major global economies, including potential tariff increases by the United States, Indian software exporters are witnessing a tightening of

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Oracle Cloud Data Breach Claim: 6 Million Records Exposed

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

A cybersecurity alert has emerged after a hacker claimed to have stolen nearly 6 million records from Oracle Cloud, allegedly affecting more than 140,000 tenant organizations. The breach, if confirmed, would represent a major data exposure, raising concerns over cloud security and enterprise data protection. The threat actor, using the alias “rose87168,” posted

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Maharashtra Emerges as India’s Data Center Powerhouse

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2025

Maharashtra is swiftly positioning itself as the premier destination for data center development in India. This transformation is being powered by a combination of proactive policy measures, substantial investments from global tech and infrastructure firms, and strategic advantages in location and connectivity. IT Policy 2023 Spurs Data Infrastructure The state’s

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Sam Altman Warns Students: Master AI as Coding Gets Automated

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sounded a crucial warning to students preparing for their future careers, stressing the urgent need to master artificial intelligence tools. With AI now performing more than half of the coding tasks in several companies, Altman believes a major transformation is underway in the tech industry that will reshape the way […]

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UIDAI Partners with Sarvam AI to Enhance Aadhaar Services

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology into Aadhaar services. This collaboration aims to enhance user experience by introducing AI-powered voice interactions, real-time fraud detection, and multilingual support, making Aadhaar services more efficient and

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Govt Imposes Strict Conditions on Starlink’s India Entry

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

The Indian government has laid down stringent conditions for the entry of Elon Musk’s Starlink into the country’s satellite internet sector. The conditions, which focus on security, regulatory compliance, and ownership restrictions, are aimed at ensuring that foreign satellite communication companies adhere to Indian laws before beginning operations. Govt Mandates

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Reliance Jio Partners with SpaceX to Bring Starlink to India

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

Reliance Jio has announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s satellite-based internet services in India. This collaboration aims to expand digital connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved regions, subject to regulatory approvals from the Indian authorities. Expanding Digital Connectivity Reliance Jio plans to integrate

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Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Launch Starlink Satellite Internet Services in India

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Bharti Airtel collaborates with Elon Musk's SpaceX to introduce Starlink's satellite internet services in India, aiming to enhance connectivity, especially in remote areas, pending regulatory approvals.