News for 'Telecom Ministry'

E-commerce definition too wide in GST, may even cover commodity exchange

E-commerce definition too wide in GST, may even cover commodity exchange

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The chamber has sought clarity from government to remove uncertainty among businesses

Rural telephony still a far cry

Rural telephony still a far cry

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Now cyber cafes at railway stations

Now cyber cafes at railway stations

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Cyber cafes will be opened at 50 railway stations during the current financial year by RailTel, a company under the Railway Ministry, which has made considerable progress in creating nationwide state-of-the-art telecom infrastructure.

Govt to use BSNL muscle to push Internet services

Govt to use BSNL muscle to push Internet services

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

This will be in line with government's vision of Digital India.

ISPs to block 39 websites hosting obscene content

ISPs to block 39 websites hosting obscene content

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

The government has ordered internet service providers in India to block 39 internet sites that host and allow their users to share obscene content.

Vodafone for conciliation on tax dispute

Vodafone for conciliation on tax dispute

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court had ruled in Vodafone's favour in 2012.

Panic button must in mobile phones by next year

Panic button must in mobile phones by next year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The move was necessitated by growing number of crimes especially against women.

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Through this mobile application, the handset will be used for authenticating biometrics of customers making Aadhaar enabled payment.

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The maximum death toll has been reported from Idukki district, where 43 people have lost their lives so far, as per official estimates. 28 deaths were reported in Malappuram and 27 in Thrissur.

North-east is gateway to south-east Asia: PM Modi

North-east is gateway to south-east Asia: PM Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Describing north-east as the "gateway" to south-east asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has been pro-actively pursuing the 'Act-East Policy'

Govt puts off CAS implementation

Govt puts off CAS implementation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

Broadband rates may fall further

Broadband rates may fall further

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Govt nod for Nokia SEZ

Govt nod for Nokia SEZ

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

The government has approved a Rs 675 crore (Rs 6.75 Special Economic Zone by Finnish telecom major Nokia near Chennai.

Govt plans broadcasting authority

Govt plans broadcasting authority

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Information and Broadcasting Minister S Jaipal Reddy on Monday said the government was thinking of setting up a Broadcasting Regulatory Authority to enforce guidelines and regulations on television and radio contents.\n\n\n\n

Was tortured, forced to sign affidavit clearing Ishrat Jahan, says former bureaucrat

Was tortured, forced to sign affidavit clearing Ishrat Jahan, says former bureaucrat

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Former Under Secretary, Internal Security, in the ministry of home affairs RVS Mani has alleged that he was abused and tortured by officers of the Special Investigation Team during the United Progressive Alliance government to sign on a contradictory affidavit

Nokia's India story motivates Finnish cos

Nokia's India story motivates Finnish cos

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

Success of Nokia in India has motivated Finnish companies to look at the country as an attractive investment destination, especially its lucrative telecom sector.

India's anti-corruption campaign makes quiet strides

India's anti-corruption campaign makes quiet strides

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The government has made it much harder for tycoons to get special dispensations from Delhi

Uncertainty looks large for FM stations

Uncertainty looks large for FM stations

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The auctions were supposed to be held in the October-December quarter but the industry is yet to get a confirmation on the date

Sebi to get sweeping powers while probing insider trading cases

Sebi to get sweeping powers while probing insider trading cases

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Sebi's plea for such powers has been endorsed by the finance ministry.

ADC regime to end by '09

ADC regime to end by '09

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Kanimozhi, Raja likely be chargesheeted soon by ED

Kanimozhi, Raja likely be chargesheeted soon by ED

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The Enforcement Directorate is expected to soon file a chargesheet against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Kanimozhi and former Telecom Minister A Raja for alleged money laundering in the 2G spectrum case.

Reliance Jio gets provisional nod for TV content distribution

Reliance Jio gets provisional nod for TV content distribution

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Jio is now present in all of the 29 states.

Rs 500 crore aid for paging industry

Rs 500 crore aid for paging industry

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

The government on Wednesday cleared a fresh Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) financial package for the crisis-ridden paging industry, amid the ongoing general elections, after getting clearance from the Election Commission.

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

With founder Subhash Chandra no longer in the driver's seat at Zee, the acid test for Punit Goenka would be to take the financial investors along with him even as he strives to weather the latest storm. The question, now, is how he will deal with the challenges of being a professional CEO rather than an owner-CEO in the aftermath of his family offloading most of its promoter stake to a clutch of financial investors. However, the silver lining is that Zee remains the most profitable of the top four broadcasters in India.

Jagdish Tytler summoned as accused by court in forgery case

Jagdish Tytler summoned as accused by court in forgery case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, who has been chargesheeted by CBI along with controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma in a forgery case, was issued summons as an accused by a Delhi court asking him to appear on September 30.

Surviving competition will be tough but BSNL keen to strike back

Surviving competition will be tough but BSNL keen to strike back

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

At the moment, data and broadband is small for BSNL: it contributes 10 per cent of the company's revenue, though its share is on the rise.

DoT favours enhanced FIIs limit in tel service cos

DoT favours enhanced FIIs limit in tel service cos

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

In view of the objections raised by the security agencies against raising the FDI limit in telecom service companies, DoT has recommended the alternative route of raising FIIs' investment outside the sectoral cap.

No resolution to Vodafone tax dispute; DTC, GST still in limbo

No resolution to Vodafone tax dispute; DTC, GST still in limbo

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Besides Vodafone, several other major MNCs like Nokia and Shell were locked in tax dispute with the revenue department.

Narinder Sharma likely to head Trai

Narinder Sharma likely to head Trai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

Free of 2G burden, will DMK align with BJP?

Free of 2G burden, will DMK align with BJP?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Anything can happen, says a young Congress leader.

Food Security Bill will benefit over 75% rural households: Min

Food Security Bill will benefit over 75% rural households: Min

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Terming the Bill as a 'non political bipartisan issue,' he hoped to have all political parties on board as the Bill would benefit over 75 per cent of rural households and 50 per cent of urban households in the country.

Who sold us the 2G 'scam'?

Who sold us the 2G 'scam'?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

'And who sold this belief?' 'Public-spirited individuals' like Subramanian Swamy.' 'Independent public servants' like Vinod Rai. 'Anti-corruption activists' like Kiran Bedi. And 'outspoken television anchors' like Arnab Goswami,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Govt notifies standards for mobiles, 14 other electronic items

Govt notifies standards for mobiles, 14 other electronic items

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

The government has notified mandatory standards for 15 electronic products, including mobile phones, power banks, LED lamps, to curb flow of low quality items in the country.

India's best and worst performing PSUs

India's best and worst performing PSUs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

ONGC is the country's most profitable PSU.

Internet on trains soon

Internet on trains soon

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003