TELECOMMUNICATIONS VANDALISM
Haryana: Internet services to be suspended on May 30 in Faridabad ahead of demolition drive
Mobile internet and bulk SMS services are suspended in a Faridabad zone on May 30. The Haryana government issued the order to maintain public order during a demolition drive. The suspension covers a one-kilometer radius. It aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and rumors. Voice calls and some internet services remain operational.
What is Iran’s Revolutionary Guard? Role, history and growing regional influence
Iran's Revolutionary Guard is a powerful force within its government. It oversees missiles and conducts overseas attacks. The Guard's influence grew after the 1979 revolution and a war with Iraq. It has expanded into private enterprise. The Guard's Quds Force supports regional groups against Israel and the United States.
Optus network goes down fourth time in months - When will it be back, cause of outage and services impacted
Optus faces renewed scrutiny after its fourth network outage this month, impacting thousands in Victoria. Vandalism, with thieves stealing copper and severing fibre cables, is blamed for the disruption. While most network services are restored, the incident reignites concerns over emergency call access and prompts calls for a licence review.
Optus outage knocks out service for over 14,000 customers; Calls to emergency services also impacted
Another major Optus outage has disrupted service for over 14,000 customers, impacting mobile calls and internet. The incident, attributed to vandalism and the theft of copper, also affected access to emergency services. This follows a previous outage linked to a firewall upgrade that prevented Triple Zero calls from reaching emergency responders.
Pakistan's governance failure sparks digital breakdown across Lahore
Internet and TV cable operators in Lahore have lashed out at the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) for what they call an illegal and reckless campaign of cutting their cables across the city, accusing the utility of acting without any legal notice or consultation. The operators urged the Punjab government and the Ministry of Energy to take strict action against Lesco for "disrupting public communication services" and causing inconvenience to millions of users, as reported by Dawn.
Nepal bans 26 social media platforms: Full list from Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp to YouTube
Nepal is facing widespread unrest as Gen Z protesters clash with police over the government's ban on 26 social media apps. The ban, justified by officials as a matter of sovereignty and regulation due to non-compliance with registration directives, has ignited fury among young Nepalis. They view it as a curb on free speech, leading to mass protests and vandalism.
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Haryana govt suspends internet services from Dec 14-17 in parts of Ambala after farmers' call for 'Delhi Kooch'
Haryana suspends mobile internet, SMS, and dongle services in Ambala from December 14-17 due to farmers' 'Delhi Kooch' call. This aims to prevent misinformation and maintain law and order. Essential services remain unaffected. A group of 101 farmers plans to march to Delhi on Saturday, continuing their protest against agricultural laws.
Vandalism hits communication lines in France during Paris Olympics
The French government reported acts of vandalism affecting telecommunications lines amid the Paris 2024 Olympics. This follows arson attacks on train networks, causing travel disruptions. The damage impacted fiber, fixed, and mobile lines in several regions, including Marseille, an Olympic event host city. A national investigation is ongoing, with no arrests yet connected to the train sabotage.
No plans to enter contract farming, buy agricultural land: Reliance Industries
Reliance Jio Infocomm, RIL’s telecom unit, moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking urgent action to stop destruction of its towers and infrastructure.
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