News for 'telecom-watchdog'

Spectrum: NGO pleas against CBI chargesheet

Spectrum: NGO pleas against CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

In the petition filed with O P Saini, judge, Patiala House Courts, the NGO stated the investigation agency had carried out improper investigation and exonerated private individuals, including the chairman and managing director of an accused telecom company in a malafide manner.

NGO files charges against Sibal with CVC, CBI

NGO files charges against Sibal with CVC, CBI

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

NGO files a detailed documented complaint against Sibal for reducing the penalty of Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance from Rs 50 crore to only Rs 5 crore. Sheela Bhatt reports.

CBI to give documents against MTNL chief

CBI to give documents against MTNL chief

Rediff.com27 May 2009

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to submit its investigation report and other related documents against MTNL's chairman and managing director R S P Sinha.

Spectrum policy comes under lens

Spectrum policy comes under lens

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

A bench comprising Chief Justice A P Shah and Justice S Muralidhar issued notice to the government and fixed the matter for further hearing on December 10. The petition filed by an NGO, Telecom Watchdog, contended that the government alloted the spectrum without following any policy and cellular operators were provided excess spectrum without charging them for the scarce resource since 2001.

Lobby group challenges Bharti-MTN tie-up

Lobby group challenges Bharti-MTN tie-up

Rediff.com20 May 2008

An Indian consumer pressure group has warned that a proposed deal between Bharti, the country's largest mobile operator, and South Africa's MTN could breach the country's foreign ownership rules.

Trai asked to intervene in tariff hike

Trai asked to intervene in tariff hike

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Telecom watchdog sought the regulator's intervention on the price hike by Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Essar and Idea and alleged that the three telcos have formed a cartel and increased local call charges by 20 per cent.

Hutch-Essar holdings: Court notices to HTIL,Centre

Hutch-Essar holdings: Court notices to HTIL,Centre

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Delhi High Court issued notices on Monday to the Centre, Hutchison Telecom India Ltd, Hutch-Essar and its minority shareholders among others on a petition alleging breach of foreign direct investment norms in telecom sector.

ISD tariffs may dip 10-15%

ISD tariffs may dip 10-15%

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

The rift between state-owned telecom services provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and the telecom watchdog Telecom Regulatory Authority of India over reducing access deficit charge is likely to benefit consumers.

IDFC misused funds: NGO

IDFC misused funds: NGO

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Telecom Watchdog, a Delhi-based NGO, has alleged that IDFC misused funds from the India Development Fund to fund transactions in Hutch Essar Ltd.

Pakistan blocks Al-Jazeera website after Osama report leak

Pakistan blocks Al-Jazeera website after Osama report leak

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Pakistan blocked the website of Al-Jazeera on Tuesday after it leaked a controversial report about Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's decade-long stay in the country before he was killed by United States special forces at his Abbottabad hideout.

COAI backs Trai proposal on flat spectrum usage charge

COAI backs Trai proposal on flat spectrum usage charge

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The Cabinet last month approved rules for mega-spectrum auction in which airwaves worth Rs 5.66 lakh crore will be put up for sale.

Net Neutrality: Trai says 'shrill voices' won't win debate

Net Neutrality: Trai says 'shrill voices' won't win debate

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Trai chairman Rahul Khullar says concept not practised strictly even in countries like the US and the UK.

Disappointed but will not give up: Zuckerberg

Disappointed but will not give up: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

More than 19 million people in 38 countries have been connected through Facebook's different programmes.

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