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PMO returns DoT note on FDI

PMO returns DoT note on FDI

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

UAS licence dilemma: DoT writes to regulator

UAS licence dilemma: DoT writes to regulator

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

A decision on this issue is important because new operators would shy away from bidding for a standalone 3G licence if they are made to wait for years to get the UAS licence even though they have won bids for 3G. That would make the 3G project unviable from the very beginning.

Orascom's Hutch stake gets DoT okay

Orascom's Hutch stake gets DoT okay

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

DoT plea for refund from cell cos dismissed

DoT plea for refund from cell cos dismissed

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal order directing the Government to refund the interest on licence fee collected by it from four operators

After Bangladesh scalp Dutch eye 'bigger nation' status

After Bangladesh scalp Dutch eye 'bigger nation' status

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

With two upset victories in the ongoing World Cup under their belt, the Netherlands are now seeking the ICC's attention for "bigger nation" status.

Demand for IT gig workers grew 157% in H12023, says job firm Awign

Demand for IT gig workers grew 157% in H12023, says job firm Awign

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

At a time when the tech sector witnessed a spree of layoffs and slowdown in new hiring, IT firms have opted for temporary jobs in order to turn some their fixed costs variable. Work fulfillment platform Awign has reported a 157 per cent rise in demand for such jobs in first half of 2023. Awign says most of the demand has arisen for highly-skilled tech professionals at mid-level and senior positions with 2-7 years' experience.

DoT advisory to Bharti on telecom users

DoT advisory to Bharti on telecom users

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

The government has issued an advisory to mobile operator Bharti Airtel to document properly all its telecom connections, including broadband.

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Avoid relying on a bank RM for investment advice. Instead, approach a Sebi-registered investment advisor whose livelihood depends on the fee paid by his customers and not on product commissions.

DoT stops 3G services under roaming pacts

DoT stops 3G services under roaming pacts

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Says Airtel-Vodafone-Idea pacts violate licence terms; firms may move TDSAT.

UID: DoT to help with telecom database

UID: DoT to help with telecom database

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The department of telecom will meet UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani on Sept 24 to discuss how the database of nearly 500 million telephone subscribers can be used for issuing the unique identification number.

Pakistan coach's dig: 'Didn't hear Dil Dil Pakistan...'

Pakistan coach's dig: 'Didn't hear Dil Dil Pakistan...'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

'It didn't seem like ICC event, it seemed like BCCI event'

DoT moves to fill TRAI posts

DoT moves to fill TRAI posts

Rediff.com12 May 2006

The Department of Telecom has initiated the process to fill the vacancies in the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India after retirement of two members.

DoT may give 80% of spectrum on borders to defence

DoT may give 80% of spectrum on borders to defence

Rediff.com27 May 2009

The defence ministry had demanded the entire spectrum in the area up to 100 km from the international border. The DoT has rejected this, as also a proposal by the ministry asking for prime towns, including state capitals, to be put under the 'defence interest zone'.

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.

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Ram, Laxmi, stories from the Hindu epics are seen in carvings, paintings and murals, as well as recognisable figures from mythology, like Garuda, Sheshnag, Nandi and Apsaras, notes Deepa Gahlot, savouring the beauty of Cambodia.

DoT holds back extra spectrum to Airtel

DoT holds back extra spectrum to Airtel

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

The government has held back allocating additional spectrum to Bharti Airtel in Orissa, in view of the telecom tribunal's recent judgment that GSM operators have no vested right to get airwaves beyond 6.2 MHz.

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.

Vodafone Idea defers Rs 8,837 cr AGR dues payment

Vodafone Idea defers Rs 8,837 cr AGR dues payment

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea has decided to defer payment of additional adjusted gross revenues of Rs 8,837 crore dues by a period of four years. The company in a late night filing on June 22, said that the DoT on June 15, has raised adjusted gross revenue (AGR) demand for additional two financial years beyond 2016-17, which were not covered under the Supreme court order on the statutory dues. Vodafone Idea (VIL) in the filing said that its board of directors "has approved the exercise of the option of deferment of the AGR related dues by a period of four years with immediate effect, in accordance with the said DoT Letter.

Connect the dots: Reliance, ITC, SoftBank

Connect the dots: Reliance, ITC, SoftBank

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Mukesh Ambani is stringing in new partnerships within the Reliance ecosystem with the best in global business -- from Facebook, Google and Microsoft to umpteen sovereign wealth funds and a soon-to-be-declared strategic partner in a big global retailer, notes Shailesh Dobhal.

Bharti, DoT tiff on licence fee

Bharti, DoT tiff on licence fee

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

DoT may cut levies to boost telecom sector

DoT may cut levies to boost telecom sector

Rediff.com5 May 2018

As part of the national telecom policy, which is likely to be released next month, various levies and charges including SUC would be reviewed in line with the input tax credit available.

DoT moves North Block on spectrum

DoT moves North Block on spectrum

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

ICC World Cup final PIX: Mighty Australia defeat India to lift sixth title

ICC World Cup final PIX: Mighty Australia defeat India to lift sixth title

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Travis Head smashed a brilliant 137 as Australia cruised to their sixth World title after outclassing India by six wickets in the final on Sunday.

No violation in norms, Loop tells DoT

No violation in norms, Loop tells DoT

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Loop Telecom on Wednesday stated that it has fully complied with the licensing norms and has submitted the certified shareholding structure in the company to the DoT, saying that the Essar Group has equity of less than 9.99 per cent in the firm (Loop).

Hardik Has A Lot To Learn From Thala

Hardik Has A Lot To Learn From Thala

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Dhoni showed that Hardik still has a lot to learn when it comes to leadership skills as Chennai Super Kings outwitted Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in the first Qualifier to book a place in their 10th IPL final.

ICC World Cup PIX: Australia beat South Africa; seal final date with India

ICC World Cup PIX: Australia beat South Africa; seal final date with India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Images from the second semifinal between Australia and South Africa in the ongoing ICC Men's ODI World Cup at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.

Reliance asks DoT to review penalty

Reliance asks DoT to review penalty

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Reliance Infocomm has asked the government to reconsider the penalty imposed on it on charges of illegal routing of international calls, saying the telecom ministry's action was "misconceived and unjustified."

Idea-Spice deal comes under DoT scanner

Idea-Spice deal comes under DoT scanner

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

The department of telecommunications has raised questions about the merger between Idea Cellular and Spice Telecom violating key clauses on intra-circle merger and mobile licence conditions.

Decades of warnings preceded Sikkim disaster

Decades of warnings preceded Sikkim disaster

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A GLOF occurred in parts of Lhonak Lake, leading to a rapid rise in water levels with very high velocities downstream along the Teesta River Basin in the early hours of October 4. This resulted in severe damage in Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong and Namchi districts.

DoT may favour spectrum fee cut

DoT may favour spectrum fee cut

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Department of Telecom may favour TRAI's proposal of reduction in spectrum charges from 6 per cent to 4 per cent of the adjusted gross revenue as it involves no financial hit on the government.

DoT allows global companies in 3G

DoT allows global companies in 3G

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has finalised the long-awaited policy for 3G services that will permit new international telecom firms with experience in this arena to bid for a licence.

I Love You Review: Forgettable!

I Love You Review: Forgettable!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

This romantic thriller is so predictable! discovers Namrata Thakker.

DoT weighs auction for 2G spectrum

DoT weighs auction for 2G spectrum

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Also looks at creating a level-playing field for GSM and CDMA players.

DoT asks defence to vacate 80 MHz more

DoT asks defence to vacate 80 MHz more

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

The vacation of additional 2G and 3G spectrum may generate additional revenue of about Rs 80,000 crore (Rs 800 billion) on the basis of prices according to spectrum auctioned last year, DoT said in a note for the empowered group of ministers.

DoT hikes reserve price for broadband services

DoT hikes reserve price for broadband services

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

The Department of Telecommunications has decided to hike four-fold the reserve price for broadband wireless access services in the country.

Calm Gaikwad not bothered about hype around captaincy

Calm Gaikwad not bothered about hype around captaincy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Gaikwad will captain a side full of youngsters in Hangzhou with the main team busy with World Cup preparations at the same time.

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Netherlands thrash Bangladesh by 87 runs and cause another upset in the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning. India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas.

Spectrum war: Anil Ambani writes to DoT

Spectrum war: Anil Ambani writes to DoT

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Upping the ante in the ongoing spectrum war, Reliance Communications chairman Anil Ambani has shot off a missive to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), accusing GSM operators of having cornered spectrum under the valuable 900 MHz.

21 bids for DoT's rural phone project

21 bids for DoT's rural phone project

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

The Department of Telecommunications has received 21 bids from telecom operators and infrastructure service providers for the Rs 2,395 crore (Rs 23.95 billion) rural telephony project.