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Govt Holds Import Of China Made Wi-fi Modules; Delays New Launches

The Centre has retained the consent to import Wi-Fi modules from China continuing from November. Reportedly, the development halted the launches of US-based Dell and HP and China's Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Lenovo for months. The Wireless Planning and Coordination wing of Communications Ministry has retained the consent indicating PM Modi's nationalist policies as several applications await WPC's assent. According to a source, the move aims to… read-more

Fri, 07 May 2021 - 08:26 PM / by Vanshika Sharma

Tags: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Electronics, Communications, Imports, India-China

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Army communications to be revamped

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Defence Ministry Plans to Enhance Army's Communication Network

The Defence Ministry has decided to improve the Army's communication network in border areas, and has signed an agreement with state-run ITI. Reportedly, the project, which is estimated to cost Rs 7,796 crore, will include the use of optical fibre network and satellite. The ministry opined this will "provide a major boost to the operational preparedness of the Indian Army." It stated the project will enhance communication coverage and… read-more

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 - 09:08 AM / by Sneha Ramesh

Tags: Defence Ministry, Indian Army, Communications, Ladakh

Courtesy: The Indian Express