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Govt introduces landmark new telecom bill to replace archaic laws
The new bill has removed over-the-top (OTT) services and apps from the definition of telecommunication services, in a big relief to communication service providers such as WhatsApp and Telegram that will thus remain out of the proposed regulation, people aware of the development told ET.
Trai backs including two categories of cable landing stations in licenses
Trai has also called on the government to give all CLS-related operations (including associated activities such as layout, maintenance and repairs of subsea cable systems) the status of essential services, given their critical role in the nation’s high-speed connectivity and security needs.
Tech companies set to drive up demand for flexible office space
Currently, the technology, BFSI, and R&D sectors have been witnessing healthy activity in the GCC space, with large occupiers either establishing or expanding their India centers, with tech-driven cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, the National Capital Region, and Pune attracting a bulk of the GCCs entering India, it said.
Defence minister visits forward areas in Arunachal, interacts with troops at the LAC
Singh was accompanied by Army Chief General Manoj Pande and GOC-in-C, Eastern Command Lt Gen R P Kalita and other senior officers of the Indian Army, Tezpur-based Defence spokesperson Lt Col A S Walia said. The defence minister visited the forward areas at a time when China is upgrading its infrastructure along the border. China refuses to accept India's sovereignty in Arunachal Pradesh and calls it a part of South Tibet.
Experts flag regulatory overlap as government redraws telecom, IT laws
Noting that the “end-to-end encryption offered by many OTT players has been a bone of contention.
Unicorns & startups drive demand for flexible offices
Zerodha, Ola Electric, Zomato, Flipkart, and Razorpay are just a few of the well-known startups that have taken up a lot of space in flexible or managed offices.
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SC agrees to hear telecos plea seeking time to pay AGR dues
DoT may be open to negotiations if telcos pay part of their dues by Thursday.
Huge blow to telecom cos: SC hangs up on telcos’ AGR review petitions
Voda Idea & Airtel may file curative petitions, seek more time to pay combined Rs 89,000 cr dues
‘Telecom policy user-focused, app-driven’
The National Digital Communications Policy 2018 which aims to create four million jobs, draw $100 billion of investments into the telecom industry by 2022, boost sectoral contribution to 8% of GDP from 6% in 2017, besides backing the principles of net neutrality.
Cabinet approves new telecom policy to attract $100 bn investment, create 4 mn jobs
New telecom policy aims to create four million jobs and draw $100 bn of investments by 2022.
Flood of arbitrations feared after 2G verdict rules out scam
Etisalat, Telenor & Sistema had entered India through local partners who got licences and spectrum in '08, which were among the 122 scrapped by the SC in '12.
2G: CBI court, SC orders address different issues, say experts
While the trial court addressed criminality associated with the grant of those licenses, SC dealt with the civil aspect of the process of giving out natural resources, including allocation on 2G spectrum, the experts said.
Net neutrality: Telcos, Internet firms differ on Trai proposals
Trai had in February last year barred telecom operators from imposing any sort of discrimination in content and services available on the Internet on the basis of pricing.
DoT suspends spectrum sharing, trading till auction concludes
The rounds are scheduled to start from September 29. There is no certainty when will auction end. In 2010, bidding rounds for 3G spectrum closed after 34 days.
Delhi polls 2015: AAP's landslide victory in Delhi decimates BJP and Congress
AAP scored victory in Delhi Assembly election by snatching 67 of 70 seats after steamrolling BJP leaving it with only 3 seats and decimating Congress.
Delhi elections 2015: Moderate polling in Delhi in first three hours
"19.59 per cent polling was reported till 11 AM. The polling has been going on peacefully," a senior Election Commission official said.
Delhi assembly polls 2015: Top 10 contests to watch out for
Keep an eye on these constituencies that hold the key to the next government.
Sheila Dikshit staring at ignominious defeat
Sheila Dikshit appeared to be staring at an ignominious defeat in New Delhi constituency where Arvind Kejriwal has taken a comfortable lead over her.
Sheila Dikshit resigns as Delhi Chief Minister
Conceding her defeat in the State Assembly Elections, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Sunday sent her resignation to the Lt Governor.
Delhi polls: Congress decimated, BJP marches ahead; AAP make impressive debut
BJP was inching towards wresting power by leading in 34 seats in the 70-member Assembly while AAP made a strong entry by being ahead in 24 seats.
Delhi assembly elections: Bookies bet big on BJP victory
Bookies in the capital are betting big on BJP to win the assembly elections. They have also put chief minister Sheila Dikshit “comfortably” ahead of her rivals — AAP president Arvind Kejriwal and BJP’s Vijender Gupta in the New Delhi seat.
Sheila Dikshit showcases east Delhi progress in campaign for seven constituencies
Dikshit didn't spend more than 10 to 15 minutes in any of the rallies but she minced no words while criticizing BJP and AAP.
Sheila Dikshit, Harsh Vardhan and 266 others file nominations
75-year-old Dikshit filed her nomination papers from New Delhi assembly constituency which she has been representing for last 15 years.
Delhi assembly poll: Sheila Dikshit, Harsh Vardhan file nomination papers
A large number of workers gathered at the SDM office in Shahjahan Road and shouted slogans in favour of Dikshit and Congress.
Top politicians use Chhath puja platform for Assembly polls
Politicians from various parties made a beeline for various ghats, along Yamuna, celebrating Chhath puja in an effort to win support of 40 lakh Purvanchali people in Delhi.
Kingfisher Airlines doubles loss on fuel costs to Rs 469 crore
Banks will take control of the cash flow of Kingfisher Airlines — a harsh step that lenders rarely take to protect their exposure.
Delhi Budget: Pay more for diesel, cooking gas, CNG, Mobiles
Hike that is likely to hurt most is the increase in VAT on diesel from 12.5% to 20%, coming on top of the hikes FM had imposed in Union budget less than a month ago.
Restoring financial health: Delhi FM
Delhi FM said that in 2007-08, the govt had an opening balance of Rs 11K cr which will be reduced to Rs 211 cr by next budget.
Delhi Budget: Govt increased VAT on a wide range of items
Delhi government has increased VAT on a wide range of items, including diesel that will have a ripple effect on food and other prices.
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