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Court summons Sunil Mittal and ex-Vodafone India head

Court summons Sunil Mittal and ex-Vodafone India head

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

The police had filed charges in December against Bharti Airtel and Vodafone's India unit.

Vodafone gets reminder on Rs 11,000 cr tax dues

Vodafone gets reminder on Rs 11,000 cr tax dues

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

The company says the reminder does not include a deadline for payment.

Some operators not using spectrum efficiently: DoT

Some operators not using spectrum efficiently: DoT

Rediff.com21 May 2013

A recent note based on the audit said telecom companies such as Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular had demanded additional spectrum, based on subscriber-linked criteria for meeting the quality parameters of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India before the spectrum auction decision was taken.

Tata Teleservices' 19 GSM licences may be cancelled

Tata Teleservices' 19 GSM licences may be cancelled

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Industry body COAI plans to approach DoT citing Supreme Court's 2012 order

Shehla Masood murder case trial adjourned

Shehla Masood murder case trial adjourned

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The Special CBI court on Friday adjourned the trial in the Shehla Masood murder case till April 10 as the new CBI prosecutor sought time to secure documents on call details in connection with the case from private telecom companies.

How many Indians use Internet? Find out...

How many Indians use Internet? Find out...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

About a third of the world's population has access to Internet.

Where does India rank in Internet access? Find out...

Where does India rank in Internet access? Find out...

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

About a third of the world's population has access to Internet.

Sachin on Parl panel on IT, Rekha on panel on PDS

Sachin on Parl panel on IT, Rekha on panel on PDS

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar will now get an opportunity to examine issues related to information technology. The Rajya Sabha MP has been included in the Standing Committee on Information and Technology.

India second-largest telecom market in the world: PM

India second-largest telecom market in the world: PM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Telecom sector has seen phenomenal growth over the past decade or so, says the prime minister.

How Bharti Airtel plans to raise funds to fuel future growth

How Bharti Airtel plans to raise funds to fuel future growth

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The board of Bharti Airtel approved the rights issue to raise up to Rs 25,000 crore through the issuance of fully paid up shares at a price of Rs 220 per share and to raise an additional Rs 7,000 crore via the foreign currency perpetual bond issue.

BWA spectrum: Govt may allow voice services

BWA spectrum: Govt may allow voice services

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Reliance Infotel to be the biggest beneficiary.

12 killed, over 100 injured as string of quakes strike China

12 killed, over 100 injured as string of quakes strike China

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

"As so far, 12 people died and another 125 were injured," China Daily reported.

DoT slaps Rs 877-cr spectrum charge on Vodafone

DoT slaps Rs 877-cr spectrum charge on Vodafone

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The Department of Telecommunications has raised demand of around Rs 877.6 crore from Vodafone as spectrum charges for the period between 2008-09 and 2011-12, sources said.

Railways mulls private-run trains in the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah stretches

Railways mulls private-run trains in the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah stretches

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

On these routes, the train speed would also be increased to above 160 kmph over the next four or five years by revamping the entire signaling, tracks and fencing.

Tata Tele to give up some airwaves to save surcharges

Tata Tele to give up some airwaves to save surcharges

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Will give up extra airwaves in 15 service areas but will retain 3.75 megahertz in the Delhi and Mumbai.

Patni to buy US-based Cymbal for $68 mn

Patni to buy US-based Cymbal for $68 mn

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Patni Computer Systems, through its wholly owned subsidiary in the United States, has entered into an agreement to acquire Cymbal Corporation for a total consideration of approximately $68 million 'in cash to be paid over a period of time.'

All about the Konka's Tuxedo W990 smartphone

All about the Konka's Tuxedo W990 smartphone

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

If the first impression were the last impression, then this sleekly finished slim dual-SIM smartphone is sure to win you over despite being heavy.

Videocon's big telecom gamble

Videocon's big telecom gamble

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

In the debate whether spectrum was over- priced or not, the focus seems to have shifted from Videocon's telecom gamble.

SC bars Bharti from adding new 3G clients in 7 zones

SC bars Bharti from adding new 3G clients in 7 zones

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Now, it cannot offer 3G services in pact with other telcos.

Work from home forever

Work from home forever

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Employees may well be expected to be on call at almost all times -- much like the standard Indian approach to the workday,' points out Mihir S Sharma.

Delhi High Court lifts stay order on Bharti 3G-pact ban

Delhi High Court lifts stay order on Bharti 3G-pact ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

A panel of judges at the Delhi High Court set aside on Thursday the court's earlier order that had halted the execution of a government ban on top mobile phone carrier Bharti Airtel's 3G service pacts with rival carriers.

Indian states that attracted highest FDI

Indian states that attracted highest FDI

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

A total of 763 FDI proposals worth over Rs 1.78 lakh crore were filed across various states in India during 2011-12, according to Assocham.

2G case: Opposition takes former CAG auditor to task

2G case: Opposition takes former CAG auditor to task

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Former CAG lead auditor R P Singh, who had questioned the loss figure of Rs 1.76 lakh crore in 2G spectrum allocation, on Tuesday came under fire in the JPC with opposition members contesting his claim.

4G: Govt to auction 700Mhz spectrum next year

4G: Govt to auction 700Mhz spectrum next year

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

The 700-Mhz spectrum band ranges from 698 Mhz to 806 Mhz and has been identified by the International Telecommunication Union for telecom services.

Videocon's value-for-money telecom gamble

Videocon's value-for-money telecom gamble

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

It plans to offer 4G data with voice at rates 15-25 per cent lower than those of its competitors just as it has done with its TV sets. Many say it might be a recipe for disaster.

SC to hear PIL on mobile radiation tomorrow

SC to hear PIL on mobile radiation tomorrow

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

A Public Interest Litigation seeking a directive to the government to establish guidelines to safeguard the health of the public from radiation emitting out of cell phone towers will be heard by the Supreme Court on Thursday. Vicky Nanjappa reports

It's raining billionaires in these countries, India ranks third!

It's raining billionaires in these countries, India ranks third!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The world is home to a record number of 2,089 billionaires.

Gartner's top 10 predictions for 2005

Gartner's top 10 predictions for 2005

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

India will remain the highest growth market for telecommunications in the Asia-Pacific region with around 35 million new subscribers in 2005, marking a 18 per cent increase from 2004.

Crossholding in same telecom circle may go

Crossholding in same telecom circle may go

Rediff.com17 May 2013

DoT's proposal to impact many, including Vodafone

Telecom Comm for refarming entire spectrum in 900 Mhz

Telecom Comm for refarming entire spectrum in 900 Mhz

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The recommendations of the commission will now be put before the empowered group of ministers headed by Finance Minister P Chidambaram for a final decision.

Meet the World's 30 richest people

Meet the World's 30 richest people

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The number of billionaires has reached a record high of 1,426 with a record net worth $5.4 trillion, says Forbes.

India's IT spend to reach $71.5 bn: Gartner

India's IT spend to reach $71.5 bn: Gartner

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The IT spending in India is projected to total $71.5 billion in 2013, a 7.7 percent increase from the $66.4 billion forecasted for 2012, according to Gartner, Inc.

57,271 villages do not have mobile services

57,271 villages do not have mobile services

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

About 57,271 villages in the country are yet to be connected with mobile services, Parliament was informed.

India's heaviest satellite GSAT-10 successfully launched

India's heaviest satellite GSAT-10 successfully launched

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

India's advanced communication satellite GSAT-10, the heaviest built by the country, was launched in the early hours of Saturday on board Ariane-5 rocket from Europe's spaceport in French Guiana.

Infratel to sell $120 million shares to anchor buyers

Infratel to sell $120 million shares to anchor buyers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Investors including units of Morgan Stanley and Citigroup have agreed to buy 28.3 million shares of Bharti Infratel at Rs 230 apiece.

DoT plans round three of unsold spectrum auction

DoT plans round three of unsold spectrum auction

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

The government has 97 blocks of 1.25 MHz spectrum each, which DoT can put on the block in the third round.

MPs opposed to summoning you before JPC: Chacko to Raja

MPs opposed to summoning you before JPC: Chacko to Raja

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

"The decision of whether or not to grant you permission to depose before the Joint Parliamentary Committee will be taken on the basis of the members' opinion."