As of April 2026, India's telecom subscription base saw a net increase to 1,337.54 million with notable growth in wireless and M2M cellular mobile connections. Broadband subscriptions rose to 1,073.44 million, led by major service providers like Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited and Bharti Airtel Limited. Urban areas maintained a higher tele-density compared to rural regions, highlighting a digital divide.
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A regional review meeting of North-East Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) chaired by the Secretary of Department of Financial Services highlighted a 34% year-on-year profit increase to ₹560 crore in FY 2025-26. The meeting emphasized the expansion of digital banking and financial inclusion in rural areas. Source: Original Link
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has announced a revision to the base year for the All India Index of Industrial Production to 2022-23. This update introduces 120 new item groups and expands the scope to include sectors like water supply and waste management, enhancing the accuracy of industrial
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has initiated an investigation into a fire incident at a private hospital in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, which resulted in the death of a patient. The NHRC has issued notices to the Uttarakhand Chief Secretary and the Senior Superintendent of Police, Dehradun, requesting a
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has announced an investigation into the death of three workers and injuries to others following an explosion at a chemical factory in Rewari, Haryana. The NHRC has demanded a detailed report from Haryana authorities within two weeks, addressing the health of injured
