Govt approves setting up of public Wi-Fi networks through PM-WANI to push broadband proliferation
NEW DELHI: In a bid to fuel broadband internet proliferation across the country, the government on Wednesday approved setting up of public Wi-Fi networks and access points by local Kirana and neighbourhood shops through public data offices that will not involve any licence, fee or registration.
The public Wi-Fi Access Network Interface will be known as PM-WANI, and it promises to unleash a massive Wi-Fi revolution in the country.
The Cabinet approved setting up of these public Wi-Fi Networks with an architecture involving multiple players -- Public Data Office (PDO), Public Data Office Aggregators and app providers.
Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by just two runs to secure their berth in the IPL playoff.
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the transfer of the Gyanvapi mosque case to the district judge, Varanasi. While hearing Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee's plea against a Varanasi court order which directed a videography survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque complex close to the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the top court said that a senior and experienced judicial officer of UP Judicial services will hear the case.
