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24/08/2026

J&K Fencing Association Felicitated Vishal Thapar for selection in upcoming Asian Games

The J&K Fencing Association (JKFA) affiliated to Fencing Association or India extended its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to ace fencers Vishal Thapar and Shreya Gupta on their selection to represent India at the upcoming Asian Games, scheduled to be held next month in Japan.
Vishal Thapar recently visited the Fencing Hall at M.A. Stadium, Jammu, while Shreya Gupta is presently undergoing intensive training in Ahmedabad as part of her preparations for the prestigious international event.Secretary J&K Sports Council Madam Nuzat Gul Congratulate both the Fencers on there remarkable Achievements and assure all helps from J&K Sports Council .

The JKFA which is committed to its fencers, takes immense pride in the achievement of both fencers, which is a testament to their hard work, dedication, perseverance and commitment to the sport of fencing. Their selection to represent the country at the Asian Games is a matter of great honour for the fencing fraternity of Jammu & Kashmir and serves as an inspiration for young and aspiring fencers across the Union Territory.
On the occasion, JKFA President Sh. Vijay Kumar and Secretary General JKFA, Adv. Supriya Chouhan, along with the entire fencing fraternity of J&K, conveyed their warmest wishes to both fencers and expressed confidence that they would perform exceptionally well at the Asian Games and bring laurels to the nation.
The JKFA wished Vishal Thapar and Shreya Gupta the very best for the Asian Games and expressed hope that both athletes would return with glory and medals for India.
Those present on the occasion included Adv. Supriya Chouhan, Secretary General, JKFA; Rashid Ahmed Chowdhary, International Referee; Ms. Rachna Jamwal, Senior Fencing Coach, J&K Sports Council; Shotu Lal Sharma, Fencing Instructor, JKFA; Maninder Pal Singh, Senior Fencer; Javed Ahmed Chowdhary, International Fencer and Rahul Sharma, Ankleshwar Manhas, Parvinder Singh and Taranjot Singh, JKP Fencing team members.

20/08/2026

What Is Cloud? Why Is Sovereign Cloud Important for India?

20 August 2026, Jammu:

What Is Cloud?
Every digital activity generates data, whether it's a photo clicked on a smartphone, a digital payment, or a hospital appointment. This data needs to be stored, processed, and accessed when required.
Cloud is a digital infrastructure that enables organizations to store, process, manage, and retrieve data using powerful servers housed in secure data centers. Instead of relying solely on local devices or on-premise servers, cloud platforms allow data and applications to run on remote infrastructure.
Think of the cloud as a digital warehouse. While a physical warehouse stores goods, the cloud stores data, runs applications, creates backups, and enables secure access from anywhere. Today, banks, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies rely on cloud services to power critical operations and digital services.

Why Is Data Protection Important?
As more aspects of life and business move online, protecting data has become essential. Personal, financial, and business information is now a valuable asset that must be safeguarded against loss, misuse, theft, or unauthorized access.
Data breaches can result in identity theft, financial fraud, loss of customer trust, and disruption of essential services. Effective data protection helps ensure information remains secure, accurate, and available when needed.
The rise of spam, phishing, and online fraud further underscores the need for stronger security measures. Telecom providers are increasingly using AI-powered solutions to combat these threats. Airtel's AI-led anti-spam solution, for instance, has identified over 93 billion spam calls, 4 billion spam messages, and blocked more than 1.4 million fraudulent links, helping strengthen digital trust and user safety.

Why Is Sovereign Cloud Important?
A sovereign cloud is a cloud environment designed to keep data and cloud operations within a country's legal and regulatory jurisdiction.
In India, this means data is stored, managed, and governed under Indian laws and security frameworks. Much like keeping valuable documents in a bank locker within India rather than overseas, sovereign cloud helps ensure greater control and oversight.
Sovereign cloud goes beyond physical data storage. It includes control over metadata, backups, encryption keys, access permissions, and cloud-management systems, enabling organizations to better protect sensitive information and meet compliance requirements.

How Does Keeping Data in India Help Protect It?
Hosting data in India provides greater legal, regulatory, and operational control. Organizations gain better visibility into where data is stored, how it is processed, and who can access it.
This is especially important for sectors such as banking, healthcare, government services, taxation, defence, and critical infrastructure, where data security and compliance are paramount.
Keeping data within India can also reduce exposure to foreign legal jurisdictions and help organizations align more closely with national data governance requirements.

Airtel Pioneers India’s First Sovereign Telco-Grade Cloud
Airtel strengthened its leadership in digital infrastructure and data sovereignty with the launch of Airtel Cloud through Xtelify in August 2025, becoming India’s first telecom operator to offer a sovereign, telco-grade cloud platform. Originally built to support Airtel’s own digital ecosystem, the platform is battle-tested to handle up to 1.4 billion transactions per minute.
Designed with a sovereign-by-design architecture, Airtel Cloud ensures that data, infrastructure, and control-plane operations are hosted and governed entirely within India, helping enterprises meet data residency, security, and compliance requirements. Built on Airtel’s next-generation data centers and nationwide network, it delivers 99.99% uptime, geo-redundancy, advanced disaster recovery, immutable backups, and continuous data replication.
The platform offers a full suite of IaaS, PaaS, and GenAI-enabled services, enabling enterprises and government organisations to securely run mission-critical workloads, accelerate digital transformation, and maintain greater control over their data. Backed by MeitY certifications and Airtel’s trusted infrastructure, Airtel Cloud provides a secure, locally governed cloud environment tailored to the needs of the Indian market.
Today, the built-in-India, built-for-India Airtel Cloud platform enables enterprises across the country as India’s first telco-grade cloud platform.

13/08/2026

12/08/2026

*Watch, Remember and Say : Airtel IPTV’s Independence Day Watchlist*

* Operation Safed Sagar Leads a Special Independence Day Watchlist on Airtel IPTV

*Jammu, 12 August:* This Independence Day, Airtel and Netflix are turning a powerful story of courage into a nationwide expression of gratitude.
Inspired by the Indian Air Force’s Golden Arrows Squadron and its role during the 1999 Kargil War, Operation Safed Sagar brings audiences closer to the courage, precision and sacrifice of the air warriors who served in some of the conflict’s most challenging conditions.
One Nation. A Million Thank Yous.
Through , Airtel and Netflix are inviting people across India to honour the Indian Air Force and express their gratitude.
Netflix is bringing the story of Operation Safed Sagar to screens across India. Airtel is helping the country respond with one collective message: thank you.
Airtel has set up Thank You Stations across 11 cities in 10 states. Can’t make it to a store? Join the nationwide tribute through Airtel’s dedicated WhatsApp journey and send your message from anywhere in India.
To share a message of gratitude and become part of , users can send a WhatsApp message to +91 92895 59403 and watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDE_7Gpse2o
It transforms Operation Safed Sagar from a series people simply watch into an opportunity for the country to revisit an important chapter of its history and recognise those who served.
More Stories of Courage, Sacrifice and Resilience
Alongside Operation Safed Sagar, viewers can explore more content that reflect India’s journey, its people and the sacrifices that shaped the nation.
With Airtel IPTV, audiences can access 25+ streaming apps, 650+ live television channels and an extensive on-demand library through one integrated entertainment experience. Airtel IPTV plans start at ₹699.
Here are seven more films to add to the Independence Day watchlist:
Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata – ZEE5
Courage in the face of adversity
Set against the backdrop of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the film highlights the courage of the staff at Cama Hospital, who continued serving people even as the crisis unfolded around them.
Patriot – ZEE5
A contemporary look at national security
This political thriller explores surveillance, political influence, privacy and the complex systems responsible for protecting a nation.
Main Vaapas Aaunga – Netflix
A story of home, memory and Partition
Set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition, the film explores love, separation and the enduring emotional connection people carry with their homeland.
Sajjan Singh Rangroot – Chaupal
Duty, courage and sacrifice
The Punjabi war drama follows a Sikh soldier serving in the British Indian Army during World War I, exploring loyalty, duty and the personal cost of war.
Rang De Basanti – Amazon Prime Video
When history inspires a generation
A timeless story of friendship and idealism, Rang De Basanti follows a group of young people who draw inspiration from India’s freedom fighters and decide to stand up for what they believe in.
Amaran – Netflix
A life dedicated to service
Based on the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan, Amaran follows his journey of duty, courage and personal sacrifice during his service in the Kashmir Valley.
Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad – Aha
A lesser-known chapter of India’s history
The Telugu period drama explores the Hyderabad Liberation Movement and the events surrounding Hyderabad’s integration into India.
Watch. Remember. Say Thank You.
This Independence Day, bring India’s stories of courage, sacrifice and resilience to the big screen with Airtel IPTV and join Airtel and Netflix in saying to the Indian Air Force.

01/08/2026

*This Friendship Day, Airtel Brings Back a Timeless Tradition - With a Modern Twist*

Jammu, 31 July 2026: With Friendship Day set to be celebrated on August 2, Airtel has introduced a new way for customers to celebrate the occasion. Through the Airtel app, users can now recharge a friend's Airtel Prepaid number and pair it with a personalised digital Friendship Band, (**Valid till 2nd August 2026) adding a thoughtful touch to an everyday transaction.
The experience begins with users entering their friend's Airtel Prepaid number, selecting a Prepaid recharge, and completing the transaction. They can then choose from a range of digital Friendship Bands designed for different kinds of friendships, including "Gym Buddy," "Meme Dealer," "Gedi Partner," "Foodie Friend," "Gossip Spiller," and "Free Therapist."
Once selected, the Friendship Band can be shared instantly via WhatsApp or SMS, accompanied by a Friendship Day greeting. The experience can also include the sender's name when shared via SMS, making the message more personal. Recipients are then given the option to continue the chain by gifting a Friendship Band to someone else through the campaign page.
With this initiative, Airtel is reimagining the traditional exchange of Friendship Bands for today's digital world. By combining a prepaid recharge with a thoughtful greeting, the company is offering customers a simple yet meaningful way to celebrate friendships. The campaign transforms a routine recharge into a shareable experience, making it easier to connect with friends and celebrate the occasion in a memorable way.

18/07/2026

𝗩𝗜𝗞𝗥𝗔𝗠-𝟭 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗥𝗕𝗜𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧-𝗧𝗥𝗬!!

Skyroot Aerospace has successfully launched Vikram-1 into orbit around Earth on their maiden launch attempt! 🇮🇳🚀

Mission Aagaman is ACCOMPLISHED ✅️

Congrats to and !

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15/07/2026

*Airtel strengthens network readiness across Odisha ahead of Puri Rath Yatra*

- Over the last 12 months, Airtel has deployed more than 1,500 new 5G sites across the state, enabling high-speed connectivity for over 11 million customers.
- Fully Unlimited Packs starting from ₹399, which comes with unlimited 4G and 5G data & calls for all prepaid smartphone users.

*July 15, 2026:* Bharti Airtel ("Airtel"), one of India's leading telecommunications service providers, today announced the successful completion of a comprehensive network enhancement program across Odisha, with a special focus on the Puri Rath Yatra.

Recognizing the significant surge in voice and data traffic during the annual festival, Airtel has proactively strengthened its network infrastructure in Puri, covering all the major road and rail corridors leading to the holy city. These enhancements, all equipped with 5G, have been undertaken to effectively manage the anticipated surge in network demand and ensure uninterrupted voice connectivity alongside high-speed data services during peak crowd movement.

Over the last 12 months, the company has deployed more than 1,500 new 5G sites across the state, significantly strengthening its network footprint across 30 districts and enabling reliable high-speed connectivity for over 11 million customers spanning urban centres, emerging towns and rural communities.
"Puri Rath Yatra is one of Odisha's most revered and largest public gatherings, attracting millions of devotees from across the country and abroad. Ensuring uninterrupted connectivity during this period is our utmost priority," said Abhirup Chatterjee, COO – Bharti Airtel. "We have completed extensive network enhancements across Puri and key travel corridors. These investments reaffirm Airtel's commitment in delivering a reliable, resilient and superior network experience for every customer throughout the celebrations".

Further strengthening the customer experience, Airtel Odisha has launched Fully Unlimited Packs starting from ₹399, which comes with unlimited 4G and 5G data & calls for all prepaid smartphone users, enabling customers to stream, share, work, study and stay connected without worrying about daily limits.

14/07/2026

CAs Play a Vital Role in the Economic Development of the Country – Sat Sharma

JAMMU, July 14, 2026 – A delegation from the J&K Branch of the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) met with Sh. Sat Sharma Ji, CA, President of J&K BJP and Member of Parliament, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Jammu.

Sh. Sat Sharma appreciated the efforts of CA's and said the CA's are pivotal in making the society financially independent and appreciated the efforts of CA's in helping to make the 5 trillion economy in near future

During the meeting, the members of the J&K Branch expressed deep appreciation for the strong points raised by Sh. Sat Sharma Ji in Parliament regarding the persistent problems of non-uploading of TDS and related compliance challenges adversely affecting professionals and businesses.

The members also apprised him about the significant issues being faced by the Chartered Accountant fraternity in Jammu & Kashmir, particularly the practice of assigning audits by the J&K Govt. and its institutions to outside firms, and the lack of employment opportunities for local CAs in various corporations and government undertakings in the Union Territory.

Sh. Sat Sharma Ji gave a patient hearing to all the concerns presented by the delegation and assured them that these important issues will be taken up at appropriate forums. He further assured that necessary steps will be initiated to mitigate the challenges faced by the CA community in J&K.

Addressing the gathering, CA. Amit Gupta, Chairman of the J&K Branch, stated, "It is through collaborative efforts between the administration and professionals that we can build a robust economic framework. As a fraternity, we remain committed to working together to resolve these systemic challenges and ensure that local Chartered Accountants continue to play a pivotal role in the development of Jammu & Kashmir."

He expressed sincere gratitude to Sh. Sat Sharma Ji for his time and constructive support. The meeting concluded on a positive note with renewed hope for the swift resolution of the region's longstanding issues.
CA. Amit Gupta Chairman
J&K Branch of NIRC of ICAI

13/07/2026

*Planning to Watch the FIFA World Cup Final? Airtel Plan May Already Have You Covered*

With the FIFA World Cup Final just around the corner, football fans across India are preparing for one of the biggest sporting events of the year. While many may be considering purchasing a streaming or TV subscription for the match, Airtel *Wi-Fi + TV (IPTV & DTH)* customers may already have access through their existing plan—or can unlock it for as little as *₹24.*
Before spending on a standalone subscription, it's worth checking the entertainment benefits included with *Airtel's Wi-Fi + TV plans, starting at just ₹599/month* . Eligible customers can add the sports channels broadcasting the FIFA World Cup Final, making it an easy and affordable way to catch all the action.
*Check what's included with your plan*
Open the Airtel app to view your current Wi-Fi + TV plan and the entertainment benefits available with it. Customers on eligible TV plans can simply activate the *Unite8 Sports channels just ₹24/month without the need to purchase a separate streaming or TV subscription for the match. Matches on this pack will be available in 2 languages—English and Hindi.*
If you're currently using our Wifi service only, you can also explore upgrading to an *Airtel Wi-Fi + TV plan* through the Airtel app.
*More than just match day*
While the FIFA World Cup Final is a great opportunity to make the most of your subscription, Airtel's Wi-Fi + TV plans offer entertainment beyond a single sporting event. Depending on the plan, customers can enjoy high-speed fiber broadband, IPTV, access to OTT apps, and the convenience of managing everything through the Airtel app.
Before purchasing a separate subscription for the final, take a moment to check what's already included in your Airtel *Wi-Fi + TV plan* —you may already have everything you need for match day.