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Tripura needs stronger security due to current situation in Bangladesh: CM

SECTOR | 28 Jun 2025

Business Standard

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday exhorted various agencies to enhance security and surveillance in the state, given the current situation in Bangladesh. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides. Therefore, strengthening of security is needed, the chief minister said after inaugurating the state's first cyber police station here. "We all know the present situation in Bangladesh. There is a need to enhance security arrangements. The northeastern state has been made into a corridor for the smuggling of drugs and narcotic items. Infiltration from across the border is also another problem," he said. "There are reports that a section of people go close to the international border (Indian side) and have conversations with people living on the other side of the international border. The situation may turn ugly once AI-enabled 5G service is available," he said. Referring to the shift from conventional warfare during 'Operation Sindoor', the chief minister said cannons

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Jul, 2025.

Airtel lags Jio in May net additions even as overall subscriber base rises

SECTOR | 28 Jun 2025

Business Standard

Jio added 2.7 million mobile and FWA users in May to reach 472.4 million, while Airtel gained just 275,000 subscribers, Trai data show

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Jul, 2025.

Over 99% new telecom subscribers join Reliance Jio, Airtel network in May

Business Standard | 27 Jun 2025

BSNL to launch 5G in Delhi, key cities by September-end: Officials

SECTOR | 27 Jun 2025

Business Standard

BSNL to begin 5G rollout in Delhi and select cities by September as 4G deployment crosses 93,000 towers with plans to scale further after first 1 lakh sites

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Jul, 2025.

Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G, Reno 14 5G India Launch Set for Next Week: Top Features, Price, And …

NDTV Profit | 27 Jun 2025

India Adds 3.24-Million Telecom Users In May; Jio, Airtel Extend Lead: TRAI Data

SECTOR | 27 Jun 2025

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Vodafone Idea remained in negative territory, losing 2,74,000 mobile users in May.

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Jul, 2025.

Telecom companies may go in for another tariff hike as early as July-August: experts

Business Line | 27 Jun 2025

DoT proposes new cybersecurity rules to combat mobile number fraud

SECTOR | 26 Jun 2025

Business Standard

The Department of Telecommunications has proposed new cybersecurity rules to curb fraud by verifying mobile numbers through a new validation platform and empowering government agencies

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Jul, 2025.

DoT brings OTTs under mobile number validation framework

Business Line | 26 Jun 2025

BSNL awards 1,901 crore contract to ITI to implement BharatNet programme in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur

SECTOR | 26 Jun 2025

Business Line

Under the BharatNet project the government has already spent around 42,000 crore to bridge the digital divide between rural/ remote and urban areas

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Jul, 2025.

Cosmic connection: D2D technology may redefine telecom rules in India

SECTOR | 25 Jun 2025

Business Standard

Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity would allow users to access satellite connectivity on existing 4G or 5G smartphones - no special satellite phone would be needed

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Jul, 2025.

5G smartphones shipments to grow in double digits in coming quarters

Business Line | 25 Jun 2025 1 more

Honor X9c 5G phone coming soon to India with MagicOS 9.0: What to expect

Business Standard | 25 Jun 2025