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DD to upgrade digital broadcast infrastructure with Scopus
MUMBAI: Scopus Network Technologies which supplied digital platforms to FIFAs 2002 World Cup has announced that national broadcaster Doordarshan, has once again selected Scopus’ digital broadcast platforms to further upgrade its digital broadcast infrastructure.
An official release informs that Scopus digital broadcast platforms are being used to expand the existing nationwide terrestrial transmission system and will be used throughout the country for the re-distribution of TV signals from digital to analogue.
During the first half of the year, Scopus will supply over 1,000 professional Integrated Receiver Decoders (IRD-2800) to Doordarshan for operation at hundreds of reception sites throughout the country.
Doordarshans first order with Scopus and its strategic partner in India, Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL), a major manufacturer of professional and strategic electronic equipment under the Indian ministry of defence production, was in March 2002. Scopus and BEL are again working together to supply and integrate this new contract for Scopus professional IRDs.
The release states that Scopus digital platforms include special features to meet Doordarshans technical specifications. These include the integration of audio/video monitoring at the front panel and multiple satellite reception inputs. Doordarshans new platforms will be used for redistribution of television programmes on the nationwide terrestrial transmission network.
Scopus’ sales director Arie Vered was quoted as saying, “Doordarshans second contract with Scopus represents a milestone in our growth and shows that our strategic focus on India is correct. Scopus is proud that meeting their specific technical needs as well as their stringent delivery schedule was what set us apart from the competition. We are moving forward with our plans in India to provide top quality, cost-effective platforms.”
The release informs that Scopus Network Technologies provides MPEG-2 and DVB video distribution architecture that enable professional broadcasters to make a quick and smooth transition to the digital age. Based on over 20 years of extensive research and expertise in digital compression algorithm development, Scopus solutions provide superior flexibility at the highest quality and cost-performance.
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
