The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seems to be in a state of confusion on deciding the number of slots of 3G spectrum to be auctioned. It is now in favour of auctioning only two blocks and immediately assigning the spectrum to the successful winners.
The Department of Telecommunications has mooted a proposal to set up seven telecom centres of excellence to nurture the sector and reduce the rural-urban digital divide.
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.
Telco moves Delhi High Court against order; Vodafone expected to get notice too
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.
Life has come to a full circle for Zeenat Aman who started her career as a model.
This romantic thriller is so predictable! discovers Namrata Thakker.
'It didn't seem like ICC event, it seemed like BCCI event'
As per the initial proposal, DoT had sought 60 days time to start auction from the date cabinet decides on the spectrum base price and the NIA was to be issued after 15 days of the decision.
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.
Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.
A look at how the cricket fraternity wished Dhoni his 42nd birthday
On the hunt for new ways to incorporate colour delicately into your wardrobe? Look no further!
Gaikwad will captain a side full of youngsters in Hangzhou with the main team busy with World Cup preparations at the same time.
The government believes firms which are subject to China's laws could be forced to hand over information to Beijing's security services.
Aditya Birla group company Idea Cellular and US-based wireless operator Verizon are all set to get the Letters of Intent for long distance services following clearance of their applications by the Department of Telecom (DoT). Official sources said the applications have been put forward for the Telecom Minister's approval. Idea is awaiting LoI for International Long Distance services while Verizon's application is for both National and International Long Distance services
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.
While speaking to the shutterbugs on the red carpet, the actress said, 'Nervous...I've always aspired to be here someday, and I can't believe I'm here.'
Feels good when your captain backs you to play your natural game, says Shubman Gill
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.
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.
Trent Boult's double wicket maiden first over saw Rajasthan Royals humbled Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs in the IPL 2023 match in Hyderabad on Sunday.
The conversion of interest into equity stake for the government in Vodafone Idea (Vi) will be decided after the telecommunications (telecom) company's stock price stabilises above Rs 10, India's largest mobile tower installation company Indus Towers has said in its second-quarter report. The board of Vi had, in January, approved the conversion of Rs 16,130 crore worth of interest on adjusted gross revenue dues into equity for the government. This will give the government around 33 per cent stake in Vi.
There are about 140 new proposals from various companies seeking universal access service licenses to provide services across the country, the world's fastest-growing telecom market.
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.
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.
The Freelancer has been made with workman-like efficiency, but the subject of Islamic terrorism could do with a break, points out Deepa Gahlot.
The Department of Telecommunication has sought industry's views on the draft tender document for inviting bids for operation and maintenance of existing village public telephones.
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to DoT, CBI and the Enforcement Directorate on an application alleging laxity in the investigation in the 2G spectrum scam. The court asked them to reply to the allegations before January 20, when the case will be taken up for hearing.
As per the initial version of the Unified Licence on August 2, DoT had exempted Internet services revenue from adjusted gross revenue -- part of telecom company's earnings on which annual licence fee is levied.
Netherlands thrash Bangladesh by 87 runs and cause another upset in the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.
Hangargekar takes 5, Sudharsan hits ton as India 'A 'smash Pakistan 'A' by 8 wickets
Former India chief selector and current Punjab Kings spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi rates Jitesh Sharma among the best wicketkeeper-batters in the country and feels it is only a matter of time before he plays for the national team.
The Department of Telecom has circulated a detailed position paper on telecom issues to be considered by the recently-constituted Group of Ministers, which is slated to hold its first meeting on September 25.
State-owned BSNL will start 5G services in 2024, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. BSNL has shortlisted a TCS and C-DOT led consortium for rolling out 4G network, which will be upgraded to 5G in about a year of placing the order under the contract. "BSNL will start 5G services in 2024," Vaishnaw said while speaking to reporters in New Delhi.
The government cannot force mobile operators to go beyond their roll-out obligation and give phone coverage to fishermen venturing into the deep sea, the Department of Telecommunications has informed the naval authorities.
The government is planning to roll out 5G testbed in early January to enable small and medium enterprises and other industry players to test their solutions on a working platform, a top Department of Telecom official said on Thursday. For the promotion of 5G indigenous technology, DoT in March 2018, had approved a multi-institute collaborative project to set up an indigenous 5G Test Bed at a total cost of Rs 224 crore. A testbed consists of a specific environment including hardware, software, operating system, and network configuration to test a product or service.
IMAGES from the Asia Cup match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan played in Lahore on Sunday
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