India has officially stopped importing internet bandwidth from Bangladesh, marking a major milestone in digital self-reliance. With BSNL leading the charge through its Swadeshi 4G rollout and 5G upgrades, the Northeastern states are now being connected through 100% indigenous infrastructure under the 4G Saturation Project.
In a landmark achievement for India’s digital journey, BSNL, in collaboration with TCS, C-DOT, and Tejas Networks, launched its fully indigenous 4G network on September 27, 2025. This Swadeshi initiative connects 26,700 additional villages and places India among the few nations with a homegrown telecom technology stack.
In a digital twist to political communication, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant’s AI-generated 3D image created using Google’s ‘Nano Banana’ tool has gone viral. The hyper-realistic photo has been widely shared by BJP Goa and fan pages, showcasing the CM in a new, futuristic light and highlighting the growing impact of AI in public engagement.
The Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, organized the annual Zonal Security Conference for the West Zone at Cavelossim, South Goa on 3rd September 2025. Themed “Sashakt Sanchar, Abhinav Suraksha”, the event focused on strengthening telecom security and addressing emerging cyber threats. Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), emphasized citizen participation in telecom fraud prevention and highlighted the role of the Sanchar Saathi portal in empowering users. Over 100 representatives from central law enforcement agencies, LSAs, financial institutions, and telecom providers attended.
The Government of Goa’s AI Mission 2027 takes a major step forward as Sarvam AI, India’s leading sovereign AI startup, extends its support for building a culturally rooted, inclusive AI ecosystem. Discussions include policy research, a Centre of Excellence, and AI-powered citizen services.
