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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Topic: MTNL

MTNL defaults on Rs 8,585 crore loan from 7 PSU banks, misses both principal and interest

As of 30 June, the state-run telecom company's total debt stood at ₹34,484 crore. In Delhi, 14 out of MTNL's 41 land and building parcels remain vacant.

Employee expenses & ‘other revenue’. How accounting changes drove BSNL’s return to profits after 17 yrs

The ailing public sector telco recorded a net profit of Rs 262 crore in Q3 this year, the first time since 2007. A deeper look shows this is not due to material improvements.

Five debt defaults, two NPAs & 100% value erosion. MTNL barrels towards a major financial crisis

Since 2019, govt has pumped Rs 3.22 lakh crore into MTNL & BSNL. Both remain in losses. MTNL has begun to default on loans & bond payments, possibly the first large PSU to become NPA.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.