News for 'Head of Telecom'

Ericsson to invest $100 mn in India every year

Ericsson to invest $100 mn in India every year

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Swedish telecom equipment major Ericsson said the company would invest $100 million in India every year.

DoT for levying one-time spectrum fee on operators

DoT for levying one-time spectrum fee on operators

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has recommended levying a one-time fee on existing mobile operators for spectrum they may hold in excess of 6.2 Mhz limit to garner at least Rs 22,640 crore.

Civilian shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Sopore

Civilian shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Sopore

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Militants shot at and killed a shopkeeper in north Kashmir apple rich Sopore town late Friday evening.

Are private detectives prying on personal details?

Are private detectives prying on personal details?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Private detectives forge relations with policemen and unsuspecting people in telecom companies, as they have access to call data, says Sahil Makkar

EGoM on spectrum deferred

EGoM on spectrum deferred

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The finance minister's office had sought the Cabinet Secretary's opinion whether Mukherjee should remain part of the EGoM in the wake of his presidential candidature.

The Accidental Prime Minister: Sheer propaganda!

The Accidental Prime Minister: Sheer propaganda!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Nothing 'accidental' about this movie, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Nifty may fall below 8,000, say experts

Nifty may fall below 8,000, say experts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

According to experts, the Nifty has continued to form lower top-lower bottom formations, a trend seen in the last five weeks, and witnessed sharp selling towards 9,700 zones.

I&B ministry to vacate spectrum in 700-Mhz band

I&B ministry to vacate spectrum in 700-Mhz band

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

The ministry wanted to use spectrum in the 700-MHz band for mobile TV services.

120 kmph winds, heavy rains: What Nisarga has in store

120 kmph winds, heavy rains: What Nisarga has in store

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The storm is likely to impact Mumbai, Thane and other coastal districts of Maharashtra like Raigad and Palghar along with Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bhavnagar and Bharuch districts of Gujarat and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Preparations for the impending cyclone were discussed at a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, a home ministry statement said.

Don't change ED officer involved in 2G probe: SC

Don't change ED officer involved in 2G probe: SC

Rediff.com1 May 2014

CBI had started preliminary inquiry into the deal on January 4, 2011 and nine months later on October 9 had registered the FIR.

Stop tariff plans with misleading titles: TRAI

Stop tariff plans with misleading titles: TRAI

Rediff.com17 Sep 2005

The regulator's directive implies that operators will have to end the practice of splitting monthly fixed charges.

Trai frowns at 'zero rental' plans

Trai frowns at 'zero rental' plans

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday asked telecom operators to stop tariffs plans with misleading titles like zero rentals, and asked them to show all monthly, fixed recurring charges under one head.

4 trends that shaped Indian industry in 2017

4 trends that shaped Indian industry in 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

From crisis leaders to future Goliaths, India Inc saw them all in 2017, says Shailesh Dobhal.

Infocomm, VSNL war hots up

Infocomm, VSNL war hots up

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

In a move that could hot up the telecom war, Anil Ambani owned Reliance Infocomm has accused Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd of killing the competition in bandwidth market by creating both price and non-price barriers.\n\n

CBI officers who probed 2G, CWG scams awarded President's medal

CBI officers who probed 2G, CWG scams awarded President's medal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Central Bureau of Investigation officers who probed cases like 2G, CWG scam and horse trading in Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections are among the 28 from the agency awarded with prestigious the president's police medal for distinguished service and police medal for meritorious service on Republic Day.

Why costly diesel is a bigger worry than petrol

Why costly diesel is a bigger worry than petrol

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

While consumers feel that petrol pinches directly, diesel hurts indirectly, as it is an input in almost all the goods and services we use.

Team set up to manage Tata Tele

Team set up to manage Tata Tele

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

2G scam: CBI records Sivasankaran's statement

2G scam: CBI records Sivasankaran's statement

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday recorded statement of former Aircel chief C Sivasankaran in connection with its ongoing investigations in the second generation spectrum allocation scam during UPA-I regime.

Cancel broadband spectrum held by Reliance Jio: CAG

Cancel broadband spectrum held by Reliance Jio: CAG

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The CAG has suggested canceling nationwide broadband spectrum allocated to Infotel Broadband Services, now a Reliance Industries company, for allegedly rigging the auction and violating rules.

PM in Jio ad: 'Who is in whose mutthi?'

PM in Jio ad: 'Who is in whose mutthi?'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

As the nation woke up to images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi splashed across the front page of newspapers by Reliance Industries to announce the launch of its 4G services, Shiv Sena's Member of Parliament from South Mumbai, Arvind Sawant, was not impressed.

Sensex sinks 311 points on heavy selling and FII outflow

Sensex sinks 311 points on heavy selling and FII outflow

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Top losers in the Sensex pack included TCS, Yes Bank, ITC, Sun Pharma, Reliance, Coal India, Asian Paints, SBI, Maruti, HUL, HCL Tech and ICICI Bank, falling up to 2.91 per cent.

CBI can't file chargesheet against Marans in Maxis case yet

CBI can't file chargesheet against Marans in Maxis case yet

Rediff.com2 May 2014

In April 2013, CBI had first told the Court there were "some difficulties" in the probe after it went abroad.

Sensex ends lower, Nifty below 8,100

Sensex ends lower, Nifty below 8,100

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Broader market underperformed the headline indices

Salary increase in 2020 may be lowest in a decade

Salary increase in 2020 may be lowest in a decade

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The projected increase for 2020 is lower than the average salary hike that graduates of top business schools have managed - at around 12 per cent.

AGR woes: What if Vodafone Idea is forced to shut down

AGR woes: What if Vodafone Idea is forced to shut down

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The social impact of this could be worse as 300 million subscribers may face the annoyance of network shutdown and churn.

SC asks Trai on mobile guidelines for last time

SC asks Trai on mobile guidelines for last time

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

The apex court also said it will pass some directions if the Trai fails to come out with its suggestions.

Richard Branson lends a hand to tiger conservation

Richard Branson lends a hand to tiger conservation

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

The 61-year British business tycoon flew into New Delhi on Saturday evening to help efforts in conservation of tiger, which he says his favourite animal.

Reliance Jio opposes proposal to change spectrum usage rate

Reliance Jio opposes proposal to change spectrum usage rate

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The uniform SUC, if implemented as per recommendations made by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, will provide relief for mobile operators such as Airtel, Vodafone and Idea, but will increase rates for broadband wireless access spectrum holders like RJIL.

SC extends Sukh Ram's interim bail till August 7

SC extends Sukh Ram's interim bail till August 7

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

In a relief to former Union minister Sukh Ram, sentenced to three years in jail in a 1993 telecom scam, the Supreme Court on Monday extended his interim bail till August 7.

Low price raises concern on Jio's break-even

Low price raises concern on Jio's break-even

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Analysts cautious on outlook, expect earnings to remain under pressure over medium term.

Twitter launches 'Lite' version for India

Twitter launches 'Lite' version for India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

It will be available in 42 languages, including six Indian languages - Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Gujarati and Marathi.

CBI to file charge sheet in Aircel-Maxis deal involving Maran

CBI to file charge sheet in Aircel-Maxis deal involving Maran

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation told the Supreme Court that charge sheet in the controversial Aircel-Maxis deal involving former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran will be filed shortly as the Attorney General disagreed with the views of its Director Ranjit Sinha to drop the prosecution.

How NIIT became a big success in China

How NIIT became a big success in China

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The job placement rate for students trained by NIIT in China is over 90 per cent.' A revealing excerpt from Saibal Dasgupta's Running With The Dragon: How India Should Do Business With China.

Floor price for spectrum auction fixed at Rs 14,000 cr

Floor price for spectrum auction fixed at Rs 14,000 cr

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

The Cabinet on Friday fixed a minimum or base price of Rs 14,000 crore for the Supreme Court mandated auction of telecom spectrum.

Budget to revamp tax structure: FM

Budget to revamp tax structure: FM

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Two months ahead of the Budget for 2005-06, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday promised to make tax structure simpler for petroleum, telecom, sugar and textiles sectors.

SC rejects plea against Kapil Sibal

SC rejects plea against Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

The Supreme Court on Monday refrained from passing any order on a PIL filed against Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal accusing him of reducing a penalty amount favouring Anil Ambani-headed Reliance Communications, saying persons aggrieved can avail remedy under the law.

SC defers hearing on bail pleas of 2G accused to October 31

SC defers hearing on bail pleas of 2G accused to October 31

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

The corporate honchos who are behind bars for their alleged involvement in the 2G scam will have to celebrate Diwali in jail as the Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing on their bail pleas to Octocer 31.

Sensex, Nifty extend gains; IT stocks steal the show

Sensex, Nifty extend gains; IT stocks steal the show

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Top gainers in the Sensex pack were TCS, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Axis Bank, L&T, ITC, PowerGrid, HCL Tech and Tata Steel, ending up to 2.39 per cent.

Farmer leaders observe fast as stir regains momentum

Farmer leaders observe fast as stir regains momentum

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Wearing garlands, the farmer leaders, who had called for observing 'Sadbhavana Diwas' (Harmony Day) on Saturday after the immense outrage over violence by protesters during their Republic Day tractor rally, sat on the dais during the fast, as crowds of supporters swelled, especially in Gazipur where the Bharatiya Kisan Union is leading the protest.

Ex TRAI chief says Manmohan Singh warned him of harm on 2G issue

Ex TRAI chief says Manmohan Singh warned him of harm on 2G issue

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Ex TRAI chief says Manmohan Singh warned him of harm on 2G issue