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DoT drafts spectrum assignment rules for BSNL, satellite and broadcasting firms; NGSO players excludedNew draft rules from the Department of Telecommunications will allow administrative spectrum assignment for state-run firms like BSNL and M...
First tankers cross strait after Iran deal; Israeli strikes stir doubt in LebanonIn a groundbreaking agreement between the US and Iran, efforts are underway to resolve a conflict that has long disrupted global energy flo...
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
DoT delicenses mid, high frequency bands to boost passenger safety, autonomous car developmentIndia's telecom department has removed licensing for 5.9 GHz and 77-81 GHz spectrum bands. This move will enhance passenger safety in vehic...
Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". W...
US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...
TRAI, network clarity, please?India's digital future hinges on 5G network slicing. This technology allows for dedicated network segments, promising enhanced services for...
Reliance Trust challenges I-T move to cancel registrationSeveral prominent charitable organizations in Mumbai are facing the cancellation of their tax registrations. The tax department cites comme...
Where’s the Indian mutual fund sector going ahead? 6 big trends to watch out forMutual fund trends highlight a structural shift in investor preference towards mid and small caps, sectoral themes, and multi-asset funds, ...
Starlink unable to get signal for India liftoff; faces FDI hurdles amid security concernsStarlink's plan for satellite services in India is stalled. The government is reviewing Elon Musk's company's investment proposal carefully...
Trai weighs direct satellite-to-mobile communication servicesIndia's telecom regulator Trai is exploring direct satellite communication to mobile phones. This aims to provide seamless connectivity acr...
Trai seeks views on inter-band spectrum sharing, bandwidth leasingIt has also sought suggestions on whether active and passive infrastructure sharing be permitted across all telecommunication service licen...
Telcos need to pay Rs 50K crore for renewing spectrum permits, but only Jio will renew: AnalystsBharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are unlikely to renew most of their airwaves, given their surplus holdings. The upcoming auction between th...
Telcos may need Rs 50,000 crore to renew expiring spectrumThe absence of a 5G sale in the forthcoming March spectrum auctions would lower the risk of financially stressed telcos burning more cash a...
Department of Telecom for appeal against 3G roaming pact, awaiting legal opinionLast week, RCOM entered into similar pact with Aircel to provide 3G services in five more circles where it does not hold 3G spectrum.
- Trai proposes entry fee of Rs 20 cr for a pan-India mobile permit
Trai has proposed that entry free for a pan-India mobile permit be fixed at Rs 20 crore from Rs 1658 crore at present.
- Bharti Airtel, Idea & Vodafone seek right of first refusal for 2G spectrum
Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular and Vodafone — have demanded the ‘first right of refusal on the airwaves they hold after expiry of their right...
- Telecom ministry against spectrum return policy for new telcos
The communications ministry does not support a spectrum return policy for new entrants such as Videocon Industries, Etisalat DB and Loop Mo...
- Telenor's CEO says onus on Unitech in Indian probes
Norwegian telco Telenor absolved itself of the responsibility to clear its Indian arm in a raging controversy over allocation of mobile per...
- Telenor puts onus of spectrum allocation on Indian partner
Norwegian telecom co Telenor absolved itself of the responsibility to clear its Indian arm in a raging controversy over allocation of mobil...