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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
TopicMinistry of Communications

Topic: Ministry of Communications

Modi govt’s Sanchar Saathi U-turn after backlash—mandatory pre-installation order shelved

Internet Freedom Foundation calls it a welcome development, adds 'we should treat this as cautious optimism, not closure, until formal legal direction is published'.

What is the Sanchar Sathi app? A consumer-protection tool raising privacy concerns

The mandate has also drawn wide criticism from Congress and other Opposition parties, who have alleged that this is a step towards state surveillance.

India Post suspends services to US amid uncertainty over new duty rules

Letters/documents, gift items worth up to $100 are exempted from suspension, taking effect from 25 August. Trump administration has withdrawn its duty-free exemption on low-value imports.

Employee expenses & ‘other revenue’. How accounting changes drove BSNL’s return to profits after 17 yrs

The ailing public sector telco recorded a net profit of Rs 262 crore in Q3 this year, the first time since 2007. A deeper look shows this is not due to material improvements.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.