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Reliance Jio adds 3.11 mn mobile subscribers in May: Trai
Mumbai: Reliance Jio added 3.11 million mobile subscribers in the month of May followed by Bharti Airtel at 1.02 million, as per subscription data by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). Vodafone Idea lost 0.75 million subscribers during the same period.
The total number of mobile subscribers increased from 1,142.66 million to 1,145.50 million registering a growth of 0.25 per cent. The wireless subscription in urban areas increased from 623.78 million to 624.55 million and in rural areas increased from 518.88 million to 520.96 million.
There were a total of 1145.50 active mobile subscribers (VLR subscribers) during the month. Reliance Jio had the greatest number of VLR subscribers at 383.31 million followed by Bharti Airtel at 362.18 million and Vodafone Idea at 220.04 million.
As per data received from 664 operators in May, the total broadband subscribers increased from 788.77 million to 794.68 million. Out of which, 28.10 million were wired subscribers, 765.55 million were mobile device users and 1.03 million were fixed broadband users.
The top five wired broadband service providers were Reliance Jio Infocomm at 5.89 million, followed by Bharti Airtel at 4.74 million, BSNL at 3.82 million, Atria Convergence Technologies at 2.10 million and Hathway Cable and Datacom at 1.11 million subscribers.
The top five wireless broadband service providers were Reliance Jio Infocomm at 408.79 million, Bharti Airtel at 212.35 million, Vodafone Idea at 123.23 million, BSNL at 21.70 million and Intech Online at 0.21 million.
The total number of wireline subscribers increased from 25.16 million to 25.23 million in May.
The number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,167.82 million to 1,170.72 million. Urban subscription grew from 646.99 million to 647.81 million and rural subscription grew from 520.82 million to 522.92 million.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
