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India's digital landscape continues to evolve, driven by government initiatives and technological advancements. The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is bolstering the film industry with policy recommendations and standardized regulations, aiming to enhance competitiveness and infrastructure development. Simultaneously, Digital India celebrates significant progress, including substantial investment in semiconductor projects, the launch of IndiaAI, and the dominance of UPI in digital payments, showcasing a rapidly expanding technology sector. These developments, alongside TRAI's ongoing network quality assessments across various regions, highlight the nation's commitment to strengthening its digital infrastructure and improving connectivity for both consumers and businesses, positioning India as a key player in the global digital economy.
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TRAI Assam Drive Test Reveals Network Quality Disparities
TRAI conducted independent drive tests across Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts in Assam during April 2026 to assess mobile network quality. RJIL showed best download speeds at 225.08 Mbps while BSNL h
TRAI Assesses Bharuch Mobile Network Quality
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Bharti Airtel Expands Amarnath Yatra Network Coverage
Bharti Airtel announced expansion of its mobile network along the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage routes to strengthen connectivity. New network sites deployed at Chandanwari, Pissu Top, and Betaab Valley c
PM Modi Condoles Theatre Pioneer Vijaya Mehta's Death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the passing of cultural icon Vijaya Mehta. Mehta was recognized as a pioneer of modern Marathi theatre and a towering cinema personality. Her work
Panorama Studios Licenses Baby do or die Overseas Theatrical Rights
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CCI Approves Royal Challengers Acquisition by Consortium
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Akashvani Inaugurates Swar Prerna Veethika Gallery
Akashvani inaugurated 'Swar Prerna Veethika', a photo gallery honoring 20 legendary musicians, as part of its 90-year celebrations. The gallery features Bharat Ratna and Padma awardees including M.S.
Amagi FAST Viewing Hours Grow 55% YoY
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TRAI Satara Drive Test Shows RJIL Leading Data Performance
TRAI conducted independent drive tests across Satara district from March 10-13, 2026, assessing mobile network quality of four telecom operators. RJIL demonstrated superior data performance with 176.9
TRAI Udupi Drive Test Shows RJIL Leads Data Speeds
TRAI released March 2026 independent drive test results for Udupi District, Karnataka, assessing mobile network quality for four major telecom providers. RJIL (Jio) demonstrated superior data performa
Indian Astrophysicists Uncover Solar Storm Thermal Evolution Patterns
Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers analyzed 29 years of solar storm data revealing 45% of magnetic ejecta show heating signatures near Earth. Study found systematic shift from heating-domina
I&B Ministry Announces Film Industry Growth Measures
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting establishes high-level Study Group chaired by Prasoon Joshi to recommend policy framework for Indian cinema. Study Group to examine global competitiveness, techn
TRAI Jodhpur-Ahmedabad Rail Route Network Quality Test
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Digital India 11-Year Progress: AI, Semiconductors, UPI Dominance
Digital India celebrates 11 years with ₹1.64 lakh crore approved across 12 semiconductor projects, including one fab unit and nine packaging units. IndiaAI Mission establishes 45,000 GPU compute facil
Bodhi Tree Multimedia Q4 FY26 Revenue Up 32% YoY
Bodhi Tree Multimedia reported strong FY26 results with revenue of ₹118.45 crore, up 32% YoY, and EBITDA of ₹17.1 crore, up 76% YoY. The company is transitioning to an IP-led content business, targeti
HGS FY2026 Results: Revenue ₹4,307cr, Dividend ₹5/Share
HGS reported FY2026 revenue of ₹4,307 crores and EBITDA of ₹649 crores with a 13.4% margin, recommending a final dividend of ₹5 per share. The company signed 79 new clients, its strongest year ever, a