Satcoms deal aims to improve Indian Railways’ operations
India awards $49M satcom contract to Avantel for RTIS deployment, enabling real-time train tracking and boosting efficiency across Indian Railways.
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Bharti Airtel Launches AI & Cyber Threat Research Centre in India with Zscaler
Bharti Airtel has launched an AI & Cyber Threat Research Centre in India in partnership with Zscaler to strengthen national cyber resilience. The centre will focus on protecting critical sectors and supporting India’s digital transformation through AI-powered and Zero Trust security frameworks, amid a sharp rise in cyber threats targeting the country.
UAE to deploy 8 exaflop supercomputers in India to strengthen sovereign AI infrastructure
Abu Dhabi will deploy an 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India, boosting sovereign computing capacity under the India AI Mission. The system will operate under Indian governance with data retained domestically, strengthening national AI development and reducing reliance on foreign infrastructure.
Adani plans $100bn investment to build green energy-powered AI data centres
Adani Group announced a $100 billion investment to build renewable energy-powered AI data centres across India, aiming to create a sovereign energy and compute ecosystem. The initiative targets 5GW capacity and could catalyse a $250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem supporting digital transformation and AI growth.
AI Impact Summit 2026: world leaders and tech giants to gather in New Delhi
India will host the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together global leaders and technology firms to advance cooperation on AI governance, innovation, and infrastructure. The summit highlights India’s ambition to lead inclusive AI development while showcasing indigenous AI models and practical applications across key economic sectors.
Jordan-India partnership expanding across trade, technology and energy, says envoy
Jordan and India are expanding cooperation across trade, digital technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Bilateral trade stands at $2.8 billion with a target of $5 billion in five years. Both sides are exploring partnerships in fintech, health-tech, agri-tech, and digital public infrastructure.
India reaches 400 million+ subscribers in three years
India has crossed 400 million 5G users in just three years, becoming the world’s second-largest 5G market. With 85% population coverage, rapid rural growth, and home-grown network stacks, the country is redefining scale, speed, and digital self-reliance.
Dialogue Highlights AI Innovation, Ethical AI, and India–Kuwait Tech Collaboration
India and Kuwait convened a high-level AI dialogue in Kuwait City, spotlighting India’s leadership in digital innovation, ethical AI, and startup growth. The event positioned AI as a bridge for bilateral collaboration and set the stage for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, reinforcing Global South leadership.
India–Kuwait AI Impact Dialogue 2026 Held in Kuwait Ahead of Global Summit
India and Kuwait convened the India–Kuwait AI Impact Dialogue 2026 in Kuwait to advance cooperation in artificial intelligence. The event highlighted India’s AI leadership, startup ecosystem and digital infrastructure while setting the stage for the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, fostering cross-border collaboration in emerging technologies.
BSNL and Viasat to upgrade Indian Navy’s satellite comms infrastructure
BSNL and Viasat are upgrading the Indian Navy’s satellite communications using a hybrid L-band and Ka-band architecture. The project enables a multi-band, multi-constellation strategy, delivering higher throughput, expanded coverage, and resilient, mission-critical connectivity for naval platforms, with installation beginning this month.