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60 countries join hands for open, free and secure global internet

US, all the EU members and 32 non-EU countries have signed a declaration that represents 'political commitment among partners to advance a positive vision for the internet and digital technologies'

OneWeb deploys 34 satellites; its in-orbit fleet now at 428 satellites

The latest move by the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, brings its total in-orbit constellation to 428 satellites

Internet connectivity in rural India growing at fast pace: Sitharaman

Rural internet user base is growing three times faster and is likely to surpass the urban user numbers soon, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Rajya Sabha

Google to shut down 'Currents' in 2023, users to be moved to 'Spaces'

Currents was to enable people have meaningful discussions and interactions across organisation, helping keep everyone in the know and allowing leaders to connect with their employees

What is Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)?

With the rise in the number of devices using Internet, the current IPv 4 is bursting at the seams. The world is now switching to IPv6 to accommodate billions of addresses. Let us know more about IPv6

Facebook promised poor countries free internet: People got charged anyway

To attract new users, Facebook (FB) made deals with cellular carriers in countries including Pakistan, Indonesia and the Philippines

CAIT urges Election Commission to introduce e-voting using internet tech

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday has written to the Election Commission of India suggesting an introduction of e-voting mechanism for citizens to cast their votes.

Agaamin to launch Indian internet domain with smart name '.bha'

Agaamin means 'future' in Sanskrit, and the founder Sajan Nair said the Indian internet that he is launching can go a long way in "bridging the digital divide

7 new internet exchange nodes to spur connectivity, digital economy in UP

These nodes will be located at Meerut, Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Gorakhpur

Meta disables seven spy companies, including India's BellTroX

Firm is sending alerts to almost 50,000 individuals in over 100 countries

Web 3.0 a $1.1 trn growth opportunity for India: USISPF-CrossTower research

Digital assets like Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, etc are the fuel of future financial ecosystem and Web 3.0, report says; CrossTower chief says India's stance on crypto is unfavourable

Important to balance open internet, regulations, says Google CEO

Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit 2021, Pichai said the tech giant remains committed to playing a strong enabling role in supporting growth of the Indian market

Govt says Starlink not a licensee; asks to refrain from booking services

The Department of Telecom (DoT) also asked Starlink to comply with the regulatory framework

The risk factor

New-age tech firms are inherently more risky

What is Internet of Things (IoT) and how does it build connected ecosystem?

The connected ecosystem is propelled by what is called the 'Internet of Things', commonly called IoT. But what is the Internet of Things and how does it work? Let's find the answers

$350 bn digital ad industry in focus as internet reshapes for privacy

As Apple and Google enact privacy changes, businesses are grappling with the fallout, Madison Avenue is fighting back and Facebook has cried foul

Bharti group-backed OneWeb launches 34 more satellites into orbit

OneWeb, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company backed by Bharti, on Monday announced the launch of 34 satellites by Arianespace from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in southern Kazakhstan

We will have 50 internet exchanges in India in 18 months: Nixi CEO

In an interview with Business Standard, Anil Kumar Jain talks about the non-profit's role in building infra for broadband in India, and how it is helping the country to become a digital society

SAP India bets on internet-led businesses to boost growth in India

SAP is looking at expanding its presence in new segments such as internet-led businesses in India while continuing to bolster its play in sectors like oil and gas, public services and retail

Tencent becomes world's worst stock bet with $170 billion wipeout

The firm is one of the key casualties of an official campaign that targets tech behemoths considered a potential threat to China's data security.