Telecom Sector
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Telecom Bill increases government control of the internet, warn experts
On the other hand, industry representatives have showered praise on the bill for reforming the telecom sector.
Vineet Bhalla
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New Telecom Bill will allow Centre to take over, suspend services for ‘national security’
It states that the Centre or states can intercept any message ‘on the occurrence of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety’.
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Narendra Modi launches 5G services in India
Bharti Airtel Chairperson Sunil Mittal said that his company will start the high-speed internet services in eight cities from Saturday.
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Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Centre’s draft Bill proposes to regulate OTT platforms by bringing them under telecom services
Telecom operators say voice call options by platforms such as WhatsApp and Signal are ‘perfect substitutes’ to their services and that they are losing revenue.
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Reliance Jio to launch 5G services by Diwali, says Mukesh Ambani
The company will invest Rs 2 lakh crore to roll out the fifth generation internet services, Ambani said at the annual general meeting of Reliance Industries.
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Union Cabinet approves Rs 1.64 lakh crore package for revival of BSNL
The Centre also decided to merge BSNL with Bharat Broadband Nigam Limited in order to augment its fiber network.
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Video
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Google to invest up to Rs 7,491 crore in Bharti Airtel
From the total amount, the Google will make a Rs 5,246.32-crore equity investment in Airtel at a price of Rs 734 per share.
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Cheap mobile plans may soon become a thing of the past in India
After Airtel hiked tariffs for prepaid customers, Vi following suit.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Centre gives four-year relief to telecom firms from paying dues
Fifteen entities, most of them telecom companies, owe the government Rs 1.47 lakh crore in adjusted gross revenue dues.
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The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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After technical glitches, telecom regulator suspends new norms for commercial texts for a week
The decision to pause the second phase of SMS regulation came days after consumers complained of difficulties in getting OTPs and making payments.
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Reliance Jio to roll out 5G in second half of 2021, announces Mukesh Ambani
The Reliance Industries chairperson urged the Centre to take policy-related steps to accelerate the process for the early launch of the service.
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Vodafone wins arbitration case against Indian government, will not pay Rs 20,000 crore tax liability
The international arbitration tribunal at The Hague ruled that India’s imposition of a tax liability is in breach of an India-Netherlands investment treaty.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final