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Jyotiraditya Scindia

About Jyotiraditya Scindia

Who is Jyotiraditya Scindia?

Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia is an Indian politician and Union Minister of Communications. He served as the Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.
 
He was a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing the state of Madhya Pradesh from 2020 till his win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.[1] He is a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, representing the Guna constituency in Madhya Pradesh from 2002 until his defeat in the 2019 Indian general election, and then since 4 June 2024.


Early life

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Not just public, allies also abandoned Cong: Scindia on opposition to EVMs

Scindia also said that the government under PM Modi was committed to the progress of the nation and believed in 100 percent saturation of all schemes

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 1:19 PM IST

Airtel become first private telco to connect Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipore

The company said that it has deployed 15 mobile towers in Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipore districts

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 12:44 PM IST

Next step is establishing manufacturing zone for telecom sector: Scindia

Scindia said that the manufacturing zone is the next step following the establishment of the one lakh BSNL towers across the country and the upgrade of 5G technology

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 9:50 AM IST

275K numbers disconnected, Rs 4000 cr fraud prevented: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Scindia emphasised the efforts of the Home Ministry in setting up a network to tackle cyber fraud which had helped to prevent fraud worth Rs 4,000 crore

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 9:46 AM IST

Dak Sewa is Jan Sewa, Scindia says Dept of Posts' to soon go digital

The minister said the shift is particularly relevant in the context of e-commerce growth

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 2:51 PM IST

India Post, MEA sign pact for 600 new Passport Seva Kendras at POs: Scindia

Speaking at the India Economic Enclave 2024, the minister said India Post has about 6,40,000 points of sales across the country and no one in the world can match its scale

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 8:54 PM IST

No satellite spectrum allocation on first-come, first-served basis: Scindia

Scindia said there is a scientific argument and then an economic argument linked to the spectrum allocation

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 8:22 PM IST

Infra built in last decade more than work done in last 60 years: Scindia

He said that in 70 years of the previous regime, there were 74 airports which have been more than doubled to 157 under the Modi government

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 1:20 PM IST

Kalyan Banerjee submits written apology for remarks against Scindia

As soon as the House met, some members belonging to the ruling alliance stood up to raise the issue of the remarks made by Banerjee

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 12:10 PM IST

LS adjourned till 5 pm after uproar on TMC leader's remarks against Scindia

The All India Trinamool Congress member alleged non-cooperation by the central government during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai countered it, saying it was

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 5:24 PM IST

2 cubs of cheetah 'Nirva' found dead in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park

Despite these setbacks, there has been some success in breeding, with 17 cubs born in India and 12 of them surviving, bringing the current cheetah population in Kuno, including cubs, to 24

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 10:45 AM IST

Meghalaya CM, Scindia announce foundation for 'skywalk project' at Mawkdok

Mawkdok is a popular viewpoint, and is a must stop destination for tourist during their visit to Sohra tourism circuit

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 2:05 PM IST

Northeast plays important role in dynamics of India's growth: Scindia

Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the North East Region has witnessed significant development in the last decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2024 | 6:47 AM IST

Musk's Starlink has to comply with all rules for licence in India: Scindia

The minister said the satellite internet services provider is in process of completing all the requirements

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Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 5:44 PM IST

Scindia optimistic on non-terrestrial networks to connect unconnected India

Bharti Group-backed OneWeb and Jio Satcom have received permits for satcom services but their parent firms have opposed allocation of spectrum without auction for mobility services

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Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 5:41 PM IST

Fraud detection system blocks 13.5 mn calls, saves Rs 2,500 cr: Scindia

The government has put in a new software where it is integrating law enforcement agencies as well as banks, he said, adding that '520 agencies have been onboarded'

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Updated On : 10 Nov 2024 | 11:58 AM IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia says no to spectrum auction pitch from Ambani, Mittal

Satellite broadband spectrum to be allocated, Trai to set price, said telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

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Updated On : 07 Nov 2024 | 4:59 PM IST

Congress slams Jyotiraditya, reminds of 'Scindia rulers' support to British

Responding to Scindia's post, Pawan Khera said, 'His Highness Scindia ji, you took Rahul ji's attack on the monopolistic corporation a little too personally'

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Updated On : 07 Nov 2024 | 2:52 PM IST

India to push for global standards in upcoming technologies, says Scindia

The minister said that technology unfolds tremendous opportunities, but must also have in its heart the concepts of inclusion, the concept of equity, the concept of progress and concept of ethics

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Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 9:16 PM IST

BSNL making operating profit, added subscribers in last 3 months: Scindia

Speaking at Express Adda, he said Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is offering telephone services in remotest village and a network upgrade is improving its service

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Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 11:18 PM IST