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BlackBerry impasse: Possible solution on cards

BlackBerry impasse: Possible solution on cards

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The government had set August 15 as the deadline for Canada's Research In Motion to provide the country's security agencies with the interception keys to enable real-time tracking of its popular BlackBerry messenger and corporate email services in readable format.

DoT to issue demand notice to quashed telecom licences in May

DoT to issue demand notice to quashed telecom licences in May

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court in February, 2012 had quashed 122 2G licences.

Angry Birds to swoop on Formula One track

Angry Birds to swoop on Formula One track

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Angry Birds will migrate from cellphone screens to the Formula One racetrack this weekend in Singapore, as the firm behind the mobile gaming sensation rolls out a crowd game to be played by live audiences.

7 killed as Sikkim quake wrecks havoc in Tibet

7 killed as Sikkim quake wrecks havoc in Tibet

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

At least seven people have been killed and 22 others injured in Tibet as the earthquake that hit Sikkim and other North Eastern states in India also rocked the Chinese autonomous province leaving trail of destruction.

Rising imports widen trade deficit with China

Rising imports widen trade deficit with China

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

The trade deficit with China continues to soar at a blistering pace even as India is looking at aggressively increasing and strategising the reach of its products into the Chinese markets.

VSNL's surplus land: DoT to approach Cabinet

VSNL's surplus land: DoT to approach Cabinet

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Earlier, the Telecom Commission, a decision-making arm of the Telecom Ministry, had recommended that the government pick up a majority stake in the special purpose vehicle created to execute the sale of surplus land lying with VSNL (now Tata Communications).

'The Chinese claim on our land is wrong'

'The Chinese claim on our land is wrong'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Our boys are very patriotic.' 'They say Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Jai Hind in front of the Chinese.' 'We have never accepted their claims, we are Indians and proud to be Indians.'

Dubai policeman jailed for posting Messi's passport online

Dubai policeman jailed for posting Messi's passport online

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

A Dubai policeman has been court sentenced to one month in prison for posting a video showing Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi's passport on social media, local media reported on Monday.

'Green' telecom:Trai seeks stakeholders' views

'Green' telecom:Trai seeks stakeholders' views

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

The continued growth in the communications sector, especially mobile subscriber base, is expected to push further the level of energy consumption by networks, Trai said while releasing a consultation paper 'Green Telecommunications'.

NRIs bet on double-digit SME growth

NRIs bet on double-digit SME growth

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Non-resident Indians are investing in well-established small and medium enterprises in India

'Sibal's arguments on 2G scam are deceptive'

'Sibal's arguments on 2G scam are deceptive'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

On day when A Raja, jailed former minister of telecommunications, accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and former finance minister P Chidambaram in a lower court while trying to drag them 'legally' in the 2G spectrum scam, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal also picked up none else but Raja's lawyer's argument.

Checklist: CBI's dismal track record at investigations

Checklist: CBI's dismal track record at investigations

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

In the wake of the 2G acquittals, here are a few high-profile cases in which question marks were raised by various courts over the CBI's probe.

DoT proposes one nation, one market policy

DoT proposes one nation, one market policy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has proposed to simplify the country's telecom landscape. It has suggested one tariff for each licence holder across the country, all-India mobile number portability and doing away with roaming charges.

DoT committee nods one-time fee on telcos

DoT committee nods one-time fee on telcos

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Firms to pay Rs 24,700 cr if spectrum formula is accepted.

Hyundai to go head to head with Maruti in connected car segment

Hyundai to go head to head with Maruti in connected car segment

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Major carmakers in the country are loading barrels for the coming battle in the field, reports Arnab Dutta.

Unused spectrum may be revoked or cancelled

Unused spectrum may be revoked or cancelled

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

DoT has set up a committee to frame the proposed Act, which will have seven members with retired judge Justice Shivraj Patil as its chairman.

Telcordia gets conditional nod for MNP rollout

Telcordia gets conditional nod for MNP rollout

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

A senior official from the department of telecommunications (DoT) confirmed that Telcordia has been given 'conditional clearance' by the ministry of home affairs and MNP will be launched on January 20.

Telcos' foreign debt may weigh even more

Telcos' foreign debt may weigh even more

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Bharti Airtel, which acquired the African operations of Zain Telecommunications last year, had a net debt of $13.4 billion at the end of the first quarter of the current financial year.

US agency to give $ 150 million for solar powered towers to India

US agency to give $ 150 million for solar powered towers to India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The decision by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is expected to reduce CO2 emissions and create jobs in both the US and India.

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India has experienced hands and will emerge with flying colours, declares Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

Telcos may get sops for better rural coverage

Telcos may get sops for better rural coverage

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

The broad idea was endorsed by the DoT's internal panel in its report on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's recommendations last year on spectrum management and other licensing issues.

3G roaming pacts under scrutiny

3G roaming pacts under scrutiny

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Vodafone, Airtel, Idea provide services without spectrum.

Info leak case: Ex-IAS officer denied bail

Info leak case: Ex-IAS officer denied bail

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Singh, working as Director in the Internal Security wing of the Union Home Ministry, was arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on November 23 and is now lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody.

DoT readies big-ticket changes in telecom policy

DoT readies big-ticket changes in telecom policy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

The department is planning a complete overhaul of the archaic Indian Telegraph Act.

Opposition protests, demands release of J-K leaders

Opposition protests, demands release of J-K leaders

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

'We demand immediate release of all public representatives of mainstream political parties and innocent citizens,' the resolution said.

CAG to conduct spectrum audit

CAG to conduct spectrum audit

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Artificial scarcity and lack of clarity on available bandwidth blamed for scam.

BSNL-MTNL merger back on track

BSNL-MTNL merger back on track

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The proposal gains significance because the merger plan was given a quiet burial under former telecom minister A Raja.

I told PM loot is happening in his name: Shourie

I told PM loot is happening in his name: Shourie

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Former telecom minister Arun Shourie responds to the Shivraj Patil committee's findings on the 2G spectrum scam, in this interview with Karan Thapar on CNN-IBN programme 'Devil's Advocate'. Excerpts:

Why Aatish Taseer's case must worry us

Why Aatish Taseer's case must worry us

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

A punitive majoritarian State can make an example of individuals who raise their voice in criticism of the prime minister and divisive politics, warns Sunil Sethi.

India crosses a billion telephone numbers in April

India crosses a billion telephone numbers in April

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The telephone subscriber base was 996.49 million at the end of March.

Telecom Min targets Rs 6,50,000 cr investment by 2017

Telecom Min targets Rs 6,50,000 cr investment by 2017

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

According to a background note prepared for the Economic Editors conference, the Telecom Ministry has made a provision of adding 1,200 million new telephone connections by 2017.

How BSNL plans to save Rs 7,500 crore

How BSNL plans to save Rs 7,500 crore

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'BSNL employee cost is Rs 14,500 crore and we anticipate that around 80,000 should opt for VRS.'

IT, telcom sectors set to hire more in Q2

IT, telcom sectors set to hire more in Q2

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Hiring intent in IT and ITeS was the highest in cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune.

Aadhaar to be identity, proof for telephone lines

Aadhaar to be identity, proof for telephone lines

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

The department of telecommunications has finalised its proposal to use the UID numbers for issuing new connections and detailed guidelines, including the activation procedure, will be issued shortly.

The story behind the spectrum war

The story behind the spectrum war

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Charges were traded thick and fast; enquiries and investigations have been carried out by more than one agency. As a result, one former minister, one political heavyweight, and a handful of businessmen, bureaucrats and executives are in jail.

DoT may not cancel licences for rollout failures

DoT may not cancel licences for rollout failures

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

In what could give a big relief to new mobile players, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is unlikely to cancel 53 licences - as recommended by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) - for non-fulfilment of rollout obligations.

GoM on corruption meets today to fast-track cases

GoM on corruption meets today to fast-track cases

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The meeting of the GoM, according to sources, will be attended by several senior ministers, including Home Minister P Chidambaram, Defence Minister A K Antony, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee and Telecommunication Minister Kapil Sibal.

Incentives to IT, other services export withdrawn

Incentives to IT, other services export withdrawn

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

The list of services eligible for duty credits under the Served From India Scheme has been pruned by removing important areas such as computer consultancy services, software implementation, data processing and database services.

Reliance, Airtel and 2 others bid for three Anil Ambani group companies

Reliance, Airtel and 2 others bid for three Anil Ambani group companies

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The three companies for sale are Reliance Communications, Reliance Telecom and Reliance Infratel.

Dark clouds hover over Sun

Dark clouds hover over Sun

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Mounting bad news takes a toll on Sun TV's stock, but analysts say company's fundamentals still remain strong