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Telecom tariffs may go down

Telecom tariffs may go down

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Telecom tariffs are likely to come down further with the Telecom Regulatory Authority saying on Wednesday that it would recommend lower access deficit charge

Govt scouts for new TRAI brass

Govt scouts for new TRAI brass

Rediff.com21 Jan 2006

Trai rejects COAI demand

Trai rejects COAI demand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

Rejecting the cellular operators' demand for withdrawal of its consultation paper on the unified licensing regime, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday said the "question of withdrawing the consultation paper does not arise".

Trai broadband suggestions soon

Trai broadband suggestions soon

Rediff.com27 Mar 2004

Trai recommendations on broadband, Net in 15 days

Trai recommendations on broadband, Net in 15 days

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday said it would issue within a fortnight the final recommendations to encourage broadband and Internet growth in India.

COVID-19: Recovery rate in Delhi nears 80 per cent

COVID-19: Recovery rate in Delhi nears 80 per cent

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Seeing the good recovery rate, authorities in the city have for now put on hold their plans to use stadiums as makeshift COVID-19 care facilities.

Can Reliance offer STD at 40 paise a minute?

Can Reliance offer STD at 40 paise a minute?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

Reliance's much publicised STD call offer of 40 paise a minute to subscribers in its network may not be possible with telecom regulator Trai on Tuesday saying that the company was yet to submit revised tariff package

Broadband users to touch 0.8 mn by year-end

Broadband users to touch 0.8 mn by year-end

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

The broadband users in the country are expected to touch 0.8 million by the end of this year against the government's target of 3 million.

Buying an AC? What you must know

Buying an AC? What you must know

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Go for a unit with higher star rating.

Left demands TRAI chief's resignation

Left demands TRAI chief's resignation

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

The CPI(M) on Friday renewed its demand for sacking of TRAI chief Pradeep Baijal and a full-scale probe into the entire 'scam.'\n

Trai decision on BSNL's rate cut next week

Trai decision on BSNL's rate cut next week

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday said it would take a decision next week on cellular operators' complaint against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd's latest international and STD tariffs.

Trai moots CAS deferment for 3 months

Trai moots CAS deferment for 3 months

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Broadcast regulator TRAI on Monday asked the government to defer the controversial conditional access system for at least another three months, maintaining that this suggestion does not in any way contravene the high court order on the issue.

Theft is not a bilateral issue

Theft is not a bilateral issue

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

TRAI meets key operators over IUC issue

TRAI meets key operators over IUC issue

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

TRAI on Tuesday met key telecom operators including the Tatas, Reliance, and Shyam Telecom, besides BSNL and MTNL, to work out an interim arrangement regarding the interconnection usage charge till its review process was over.

Trai's final paper on unified licence soon

Trai's final paper on unified licence soon

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday said it would come out with the final consultation paper on full unification of telecom services in a "couple of weeks."

No merit in cell operators' demand: Trai

No merit in cell operators' demand: Trai

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

Cellular industry's hopes for a compensation in lieu of unified licence may be dashed with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India finding no merit in it since the cellular operators have already been given sops over Rs 30,000 crore.

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The violence-affected areas witnessed several rounds of stone-pelting from pro and anti-CAA protesters. At least 11 police personnel, including DCP Shahdara and ACP (Gokalpuri) were injured. 2 CRPF personnel were also injured. All private and government schools in Northeast Delhi district will remain closed on Tuesday.

Trai paper on spectrum this week

Trai paper on spectrum this week

Rediff.com24 May 2004

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India would come out with a consultation paper on spectrum, dealing with issues like usage and pricing, this week.

TDSAT directive:Trai recommendations in 2-3 months

TDSAT directive:Trai recommendations in 2-3 months

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

TRAI said it will submit recommendations on the TDSAT's directive to work out a level playing field between the cellular and basic operators offering wireless in local loop services, to the government in 2-3 months.

Trai may rework interconnect norms

Trai may rework interconnect norms

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

COAI not to sue TRAI

COAI not to sue TRAI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

The Cellular Operators Association of India on Monday clarified it had no intention of 'suing' the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on its recent move to release a consultation paper on unified licensing regime.

TRAI to issue fresh IUC order in July

TRAI to issue fresh IUC order in July

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will issue a fresh order on the Interconnect User Charge regime in July, replacing the existing order that came into effect from May, its chairman Pradeep Baijal said on Monday.

Demonetisation hits resale of luxury homes

Demonetisation hits resale of luxury homes

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Modi's demonetisation move has hit the real estate market in Delhi and Mumbai

TRAI freezes cable rates paid by consumers

TRAI freezes cable rates paid by consumers

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday specified a ceiling for charges to be paid by subscribers to cable operators, by the operators to multi system operators and by MSOs to broadcasters for both, pay and free-to-air channels.

1,000 FM radio stations in 2-3 years!

1,000 FM radio stations in 2-3 years!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India expects at least 1,000 radio stations in the next 2-3 years following its recommendation of a low entry fee and migration to a revenue sharing regime for the second phase.

Govt unlikely to complete Maruti IPO this year

Govt unlikely to complete Maruti IPO this year

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

India is unlikely to complete an initial public offering of the country's largest carmaker, Maruti Udyog Ltd, in 2002-03 because it needs more time to prepare the prospectus, a government official said on Thursday.

Trai examining hike in roaming charges

Trai examining hike in roaming charges

Rediff.com11 May 2004

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Tuesday said it is examining the issue of hike in roaming charges by some mobile operators.

Trai for 75% cut in high-speed Internet rates

Trai for 75% cut in high-speed Internet rates

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Recognising broadband as the next telecom revolution, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday said that the prices of high-speed Internet of 256 kbps should be brought down to about Rs 400 per month from the existing Rs 1,600.

SCI unions call strike against privatisation

SCI unions call strike against privatisation

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

A coalition of five employee unions of state-run Shipping Corporation of India have called a strike on December 16 to protest against the firm's divestment.

Shourie set to announce oil firms' sale plans

Shourie set to announce oil firms' sale plans

Rediff.com9 Dec 2002

Divestment Minister Arun Shourie will soon make a statement on stake sales in two state-run oil firms following a consensus reached on the issue by a group of top ministers.

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The number of recoveries also surged with 2,48,189 patients cured so far, while there were 1,78,014 active cases, according to the updated official figures at 8 am.

The man behind unified licensing

The man behind unified licensing

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Decision on change in phone numbers soon

Decision on change in phone numbers soon

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

In the wake of the recent introduction of unified access regime in the country, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday said it would shortly come out with a resolution on the issue of change in phone numbering scheme.

DoD expects to mop up Rs 700-800 cr from Maruti IP

DoD expects to mop up Rs 700-800 cr from Maruti IP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

The divestment ministry expects to mop up about Rs 700 crore (Rs 7 billion) from the ensuing public offering in Maruti Udyog Ltd, taking the total divestment realisation for the current financial year to about Rs 4,300 crore

Kejriwal's famous 'aam aadmi' car goes missing

Kejriwal's famous 'aam aadmi' car goes missing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

AAP's Haryana convenor Naveen Jaihind has announced an undisclosed amount as reward for whoever finds the vehicle.

Never used office to enrich myself, family or friends: Manmohan

Never used office to enrich myself, family or friends: Manmohan

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The former PM also hit out at the Modi government saying it was "harping" on corruption to divert people's attention.

Residential property prices dip in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata in H1

Residential property prices dip in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata in H1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Prices in Bengaluru, the National Capital Region, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, however, witnessed an uptick during the period.