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internet connectivity news

Fears of internet cuts rise amid US-Iran war: Red Sea cables & the India connect

The Iran-backed group has on several occasions threatened to cut the fibre optic cables in the Red Sea through their social media channels.
Updated on Mar 31, 2026 12:00 am IST

Haryana’s free tablet scheme falters amid glitches, internet issues

The 8.7-inch tablets, each costing around 12,500, were distributed with much fanfare by then chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar. (HT File Photo/For representation only)
Published on Feb 06, 2026 05:18 am IST

Sacked employees steal optical fibre cable, disrupt internet service in Mulund

Sacked employees steal optical fibre cable, disrupt internet service in Mulund
Published on Jan 09, 2026 06:06 am IST

In Delhi, online classes have returned, but so has students’ struggle to log in

The Delhi government has directed all government, government-aided and unaided recognised private schools to switch to hybrid classes for all grades except Classes 11 and 12, while mandating fully online teaching for students up to Class 5.
Updated on Dec 23, 2025 08:54 am IST

Commuters face internet issues at Metro underground stations

Passengers using underground Metro services at Swargate, Mandai, Kasba Peth, Civil Court, and Shivajinagar stations face intermittent or no mobile signal, making it difficult to book tickets online. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Nov 11, 2025 06:38 am IST

Scroll at your own cost: Mumbai’s Aqua Line trains still have no internet

Internet is available in the concourse area of the stations but there is no range inside the trains. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 24, 2025 11:59 pm IST

10th pass Infosys office boy to CEO: The inspiring story of Dadasaheb Bhagat

Meet Dadasaheb Bhagat, who went from Infosys office boy to CEO of Design Template
Published on Oct 16, 2025 06:07 pm IST

Starlink India trials move closer as talks and infrastructure plans advance

Starlink gears up for India launch with ground stations and high-speed satellite trials
Updated on Sept 10, 2025 03:13 pm IST

Red Sea cable cuts disrupt internet across Asia and the Middle East

It wasn't immediately clear what caused the cable cuts in the Red Sea
Published on Sept 08, 2025 02:29 am IST

Aboard the Starlink enterprise

Aboard the Starlink enterprise
Published on Mar 22, 2025 08:26 am IST

Poland says it may need alternative to Musk's Starlink in Ukraine

Poland says it may need alternative to Musk's Starlink in Ukraine
Updated on Mar 09, 2025 06:55 pm IST

Power cuts and no Wi-Fi? Annoying problem and its straightforward solution

Some routers UPS options. (HT photo)
Published on Mar 27, 2024 09:53 am IST

Tech Tonic | Bluetooth’s constancy has given us the soundtrack to life

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A recent, pivotal moment for Bluetooth, was the release of the LE Audio capabilities. As you may have probably guessed, LE means low energy. This is great news for phones and paired wireless headphones, earphones and earbuds.
Published on Mar 15, 2024 05:26 pm IST

Tech Tonic | WWW disruptions can be more worrying than Instagram outages

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FILE PHOTO: Broken Ethernet cable is seen in front of Instagram logo in this illustration taken March 11, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Published on Mar 08, 2024 09:47 pm IST

Social innovation can help bridge the technology gap in India

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Published on May 11, 2024 03:47 pm IST

Gazans are rapidly losing access to the internet

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Palestinian carries a child killed in an airstrike on the buildings of Abu Asad family in Deir el-Balah, southern Gaza Strip, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Eslaiah)
Published on Oct 21, 2023 11:10 pm IST

‘Smart’ push to classroom teaching in U.P. govt schools

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on Sept 06, 2023 06:44 pm IST

Amit Shah to visit Arunachal Pradesh amid China border row

Union home minister Amit Shah. (File Photo)
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 06:46 am IST

Uttarakhand CM launches free Wi-Fi service for govt colleges, universities

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday launched free high-speed WiFi service for all government colleges and universities in the state.
Published on Nov 09, 2020 10:01 am IST

UP Board moots drop boxes for to provide kids without e-wherewithal with study material

The Board has asked the principals of these schools to install these drop boxes so study material is available to students who lack facilities to access online education initiatives.
Updated on Aug 24, 2020 09:28 am IST

Dial-up dreams to Wi-Fi wonderland

India’s internet journey began with slight trepidation, heaps of excitement, and the collective efforts of a small but a driven group of people.
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 12:25 am IST

How innovators see the future of the world | Analysis

What are the futures we want to create? What do we value? What kind of world do we want to live in?
Updated on Aug 02, 2020 06:35 am IST

When a customer service rep won a PUBG gamer’s heart

Some companies are redefining customer service altogether, Airtel being one of them.
Updated on Feb 07, 2021 02:40 pm IST

IoTfy is bringing ‘Safe Deliveries’ amidst the pandemic through internet connectivity

This Delhi-based IoT& AI Cloud Suite recently announced the launch of its IoT-UVC technology, which would sanitize delivery bags, meaning safer home deliveries.
Updated on Jun 17, 2020 04:55 pm IST

Education in lockdown: Poor internet connectivity shadows online classes, many students walking to reception areas

Students studying at a hilltop in Bangaan region of Uttarkashi near Himachal Pradesh border where they get proper mobile connectivity.
Updated on May 25, 2020 04:27 pm IST

2G mobile internet services restored in Kashmir

Last week, internet connectivity and prepaid mobile phone services across Kashmir were snapped during a gun battle in which Riyaz Naikoo, the operations commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen, and his aide were killed at Beighpora Gulzarpora village in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.(Photo by Waseem Andrabi/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on May 12, 2020 06:34 pm IST

Supreme Court reserves order on 4G connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir

The Centre and the J&K administration claimed that any relaxation on restrictions will promote militancy.
Updated on May 05, 2020 03:59 am IST

Humour: The essential work-from-home guide

Disclaimer: The image of the person in the visual is a file picture and has been used for representational purposes only
Updated on Mar 29, 2020 02:26 am IST

Social media ban lifted in J-K, internet speed restricted to 2G

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday decided to lift the ban put on social media sites that was active for more than six months
Updated on Mar 04, 2020 08:06 pm IST

Release leaders and restore rights in Kashmir

Some restrictions have been lifted — landline and mobile connectivity is back, messaging services have been partially restored, a set of leaders have been released under conditions. But as this newspaper has argued in the past, this is not sufficient
Published on Jan 07, 2020 08:16 pm IST