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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: Internet services

2,300-km undersea cable to boost Andamans internet connectivity, PM set to launch project

Project was announced by IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in January and was supposed to be completed by June. However, it got delayed due to Covid-19 lockdown.

Govt considers slashing license fee for fixed-line broadband service to households

If implemented, the lower costs could help Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio accelerate its broadband services launched last year. It will also aid Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea.

Internet services snapped in Srinagar after CRPF jawan, cop injured in encounter

A police official said the encounter began after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Srinagar following inputs about the presence of militants there.

Broadband services to be restored in Kashmir but with restrictions

Access shall be limited only on whitelisted sites and social media applications will continue to remain out of bounds for the Valley's residents.

Assam High Court dismisses govt review plea on order to resume internet services

Despite the Gauhati High Court ordering internet services be restored on Thursday, the state govt didn't issue any instruction to mobile operators to implement it until Friday.

Storing data locally can hurt both Indian businesses and consumers

When governments build barriers to protect companies, then consumers suffer, growth stagnates, and the entire country falls behind the rest of the world.

Smartphones, not distinctive internet features, are the future of Xiaomi

For the June quarter, Xiaomi’s year-over-year growth is not in syc with the percentage increase in smartphone shipments. 

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.