Rupesh Janve &Amp; Khomba Singh In New Delhi

Stories by Rupesh Janve &Amp; Khomba Singh In New Delhi

Delay release of 3G spectrum: COAI

Delay release of 3G spectrum: COAI

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2007

In a reversal of its earlier stance on 3G, the Cellular Operators' Association of India has told Telecom Secretary D S Mathur that the release of 3G spectrum should be delayed till it is available for all operators.

Insurance package for poor workers likely

Insurance package for poor workers likely

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2007

The finance ministry is expected to announce a life insurance package for below poverty line workers in the unorganised sector in the forthcoming Union Budget.

Insurance for BPL workers likely

Insurance for BPL workers likely

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2007

The finance ministry is expected to announce a life insurance package for below poverty line workers in the unorganised sector in the forthcoming Union Budget.

Drug cos approach Cabinet secy, want say in policy

Drug cos approach Cabinet secy, want say in policy

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2007

Under the banner of the CII, domestic drug majors have approached Cabinet Secretary BK Chaturvedi for being allowed to present their views on the new pharmaceutical policy, scheduled to be discussed by the Union Cabinet on Thursday.

Plan panel, FinMin differ over Plan size

Plan panel, FinMin differ over Plan size

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2007

The Planning Commission and the finance ministry have discordant views on the size of the 2007-08 Plan.

Telecom firms face Rs 400 cr fine

Telecom firms face Rs 400 cr fine

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2007

The Telecom Commission is considering imposing fines of Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) on seven telecom service providers for delay in commissioning of services. A note for this purpose was put up for consideration last month.

Ruias to seek govt view on sale

Ruias to seek govt view on sale

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2007

The Ruias are contemplating approaching the Ministry of Company Affairs for its views on the Right of First Refusal (RoFR) clause in their shareholders' agreement with Hutchison Telecom International Ltd (HTIL).

Govt may cut sops to chip units

Govt may cut sops to chip units

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2007

The Central government is likely to rule out upfront equity participation of 26 per cent in upcoming semiconductor units and other general incentives

Aircel to roll out WiMax in 23 circles nationwide

Aircel to roll out WiMax in 23 circles nationwide

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2006

The Indian telecom boom is not only about numbers. In what is the first of its kind in the domestic telecom industry, telecom operator Aircel will deploy WiMax networks in all 23 circles across the country.

Cell firms hang up on SMS freebies

Cell firms hang up on SMS freebies

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2006

Discounted schemes withdrawn on days when load is heavy; Trai not happy.

VSNL, Australian firm in pact for undersea cable

VSNL, Australian firm in pact for undersea cable

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2006

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd has tied up with Australia-based telecommunications carrier Pipe Networks to lay a new submarine cable linking Australia to Guam.

Marketing SMSs may not be considered unsolicited

Marketing SMSs may not be considered unsolicited

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2006

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India may look at excluding SMSs while formulating a policy on unsolicited commercial calls.

Unsolicited calls may soon be history

Unsolicited calls may soon be history

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2006

A Central Do Not Call Registry may be formed as early as next month. The purpose is to stop unsolicited calls to mobile users, who will register on the list.

Govt earns big on mobile handsets tax

Govt earns big on mobile handsets tax

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2006

If you buy a mobile phone worth Rs 4,000 today, you will be paying about 123 per cent of the cost of the mobile (which works out to Rs 4,942) as tax to the government over the next four years.

Nokia plans design centre in Bangalore

Nokia plans design centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2006

With a view to augmenting its market in emerging India, Nokia, the world's largest handset manufacturer, will start a design facility in Bangalore.

Nokia to pilot mobile TV in India with Doordarshan

Nokia to pilot mobile TV in India with Doordarshan

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2006

Nokia, the world's largest mobile handset manufacturer, has tied up with national broadcaster Doordarshan to conduct a pilot test using digital video broadcaster-handheld technology for rollout of services.

Commonwealth Games to ease Capital's ride

Commonwealth Games to ease Capital's ride

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2006

A makeover for the national capital is something that is no longer just an idea. With less than four years left for the Commonwealth Games, the state government hopes to give it a completely new look by then.

Panel sees sharp cut in subsidies in 11th Plan

Panel sees sharp cut in subsidies in 11th Plan

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2006

The Planning Commission's projections for the 11th Five Year Plan,

Mobile operators may face music over border towers

Mobile operators may face music over border towers

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2006

Concerned over mobile signals crossing the international border, the department of telecom is planning to take action against telecom operators

MTNL, BSNL get Rs 2,500 cr tax refund

MTNL, BSNL get Rs 2,500 cr tax refund

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2006