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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicIndian telecom services

Topic: Indian telecom services

How Modi govt’s Atmanirbhar policy could have hobbled BSNL’s efforts to catch up in 4G race

Restrictions on use of equipment from global vendors have necessitated new indigenous technology being developed, tested & deployed—further delaying BSNL's 4G & 5G launch.

DoT, TSPs Deploy New System to Block Spoofed International Calls

Initiative aims to combat fraud, impersonation, and other cybercrimes

Office Office — Rajiv Mehra’s 2001 satire on the common Indian that gave everyone a chuckle

While helplessness of the show's protagonist Mussadilal against the Indian bureaucracy elicited laughter, it also acted as a social commentary on the failures of society.

Supreme Court gives telecom firms 10 years to clear AGR dues, 10% to be paid by March

A three-judge bench led by Justice Arun Mishra said the time was extended due to Covid-19 pandemic and nonpayment of dues will lead to contempt proceedings.

This is how India ruined its mobile phone companies

High fees, frequent policy flip-flops & endless tax demands from govt’s that treated carriers as cash cows have driven most of the operators aground.

India unveils plan to roll-out 5G services by 2022 to catch up with S. Korea, Japan & China

5G services will be driven by demand and the telecom industry needs to take note of this says Telecom secretary Aruna Sundarajan. 

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.