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Bharti Airtel has reportedly asked the government to exchange its statutory debts for equity. The company owes the government over Rs 70,000 crore. This includes around Rs 40,000 crore in AGR dues. Airtel believes this move will save cash. It will also allow the government to invest in a growing company. The government previously used this method with Vodafone Idea.

Madhya Pradesh is set to establish a Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior across 350 acres, aiming to boost telecom production and R&D, including 6G technology. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav highlighted that this initiative aligns with the Indian government's push for self-reliance in telecommunications.

PM Modi and Elon Musk discussed technology and innovation collaboration, amidst Tesla's potential entry into India and ongoing trade negotiations with the US. Piyush Goyal also met with Starlink executives regarding investment plans. This follows their earlier meeting in Washington DC, where they discussed space, mobility, and India's governance reforms.

Amidst US-China trade tensions, India's telecom department has directed operators like Airtel and Jio to detail Chinese equipment in their networks, raising security concerns. While Chinese firms maintain existing 4G infrastructure, they're barred from 5G rollouts and new contracts.

The Rajasthan Police Department has announced the recruitment for 9,617 Constable positions under Advt. No. 07/2025 and Advt. No. 08/2025. The application process starts on April 28, 2025, and ends on May 17, 2025. The vacancies include Constable (General/Driver/Band) and Constable (Police Telecom Operator/Driver). Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Rajasthan Police website. The selection involves a written test, physical tests, proficiency tests, and a medical exam.

Delhi Police busted a cyber fraud ring impersonating officials from the Telecom Department, CBI, and ED. The group extorted ₹8.10 lakh from a woman, holding her and her family under 'digital arrest' for 48 hours. Authorities arrested Raja Mandal, Tushar Thapa, Saurabh Tiwari, and Anup Kumar Tiwari, seizing mobile phones and uncovering ₹18 lakh in one account.

Following T-Mobile's acquisition of US Cellular, a restructuring plan will result in 4,100 job cuts as the companies integrate operations. While the layoffs are scheduled to begin around June 2, 2025, T-Mobile intends to offer the majority of affected employees roles with comparable compensation and benefits.

Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated India's first GaN semiconductor fabrication unit in Nava Raipur, a Rs 1,143 crore investment by Polymatech Electronics. This facility will produce high-frequency chips for 5G and 6G telecom, creating jobs and boosting economic growth. Commercial production is slated for 2026, supporting 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' initiatives.