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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
TopicTelecom Regulatory Authority of India

Topic: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

Don’t auction satellite spectrum if you want good rural broadband, says chief of telco body IAFI

Bharat Bhatia, president of telecom body ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI), says satellite broadband is a must for rural connectivity, but spectrum auctions could get in the way.

‘Regressive, bid to encroach’ — TRAI proposal on cross-media ownership panned by industry

TRAI consultation paper released in April said cross-media ownership had resulted in a monopolistic market, and suggested a regulatory body for checking market monopoly.

We have transparently moved to 5G from corruption-ridden 2G era, says Modi at TRAI event

In a virtual address at the silver jubilee celebrations of the telecommunications regulatory body, Modi promised India 6G by end of decade.

Monopoly, ‘unfair control of Google & FB’, fake news: TRAI flags challenges for digital media

TRAI's consultation paper states media has changed, not just in terms of consumption but also ownership. It suggests a regulatory body to check market monopoly.

Why TRAI white paper on smart cities infrastructure mentions ‘security’ 106 times

TRAI says that in smart cities, any device connected to big data systems serve as entry points to cyber attacks, and hence security is of primary importance.

How to improve broadband speed? TRAI seeks help from stakeholders, says internet a necessity

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, in a consultation paper, also says it will provide voice and data connectivity to 361 villages in Ladakh and Kargil region.

Why Kiki challenge is such a big hit with Indian farmers and older women

The unprecedented popularity of Kiki challenge in India is driven by several sociological and psychological factors.

On Camera

Anand Gandhi is taking his biggest moonshot from Goa— vaanars, rakshasis, manushyas

Ship of Theseus director Anand Gandhi moved to Goa to synthesise big ideas and build an Indian sci-fi mythiverse with MAYA. ‘In a way, the job title in the East for this enterprise is the Buddha.’

172 countries & counting, India looks to hit new record in rice exports. But there’s a flip side

The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.

India and France to jointly manufacture HAMMER air-to-surface missile

Indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60 percent with key sub-assemblies, electronics and mechanical parts being manufactured locally.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.