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Topic: Telecom

Two telecom lines failed to protect NSE, world’s top derivatives exchange

NSE handles highest number of futures & options contracts in the world. It halted trading Wednesday as both its telecom lines went down at the same time.

Govt approves Rs 12,000 crore-PLI scheme for telecom sector

Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the govt is positioning India as a global powerhouse for manufacturing & created a conducive environment for ease of doing business.

Punjab Governor summons state chief secretary, DGP, seeks report on damage to cell towers

Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India has also sought govt intervention in the matter, claiming a daily loss of Rs 3,000-3500 crore due to the destruction.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh asks farmers not to disrupt state’s telecom services

Singh's appeal came after a registered body of telecom service providers asked the state govt to persuade farmers not to resort to any unlawful activity in their fight for justice.

With new telecom policy, Modi govt starts the game of hitting China where it hurts the most

The National Security Directive on Telecommunication Sector has been framed keeping in mind the changed scenario and seeks to put powerful Chinese telecom companies into a corner.

Govt limits buying telecom goods from list of ‘trusted sources’ to ensure national security

Cabinet clears proposal to designate 'trusted source' for purchase of telecom equipment, possibly adding fresh curbs on Chinese goods.

Govt yet to take call on China’s entry into 5G trials in India, says Union home secretary

Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla also said the penetration of the neighbouring country into India's existing telecom hardware and software network is too extensive.

2020 has been a forgettable year for most, but not for Mukesh Ambani and Reliance Jio

Everyone’s buying into the Reliance Jio dream for now. Big investors such as Facebook and Google are writing a cheque to own a slice of it.

Intel invests Rs 1,895 crore in Ambani’s Jio Platforms for 0.39% stake

Intel Corp. has agreed to pay approximately Rs. 1,895 crore ($253 million) for a stake in the telecom giant, joining other investors like Facebook Inc., KKR & Co. and Silver Lake Partners.

Vodafone to NHAI to SBI to solar power — Why ‘cheapest’ mantra is creating havoc in India

Catering to the bottom of the pyramid with ‘cheap’ services has forced many businesses in India’s infrastructure sector to go belly up.

On Camera

Trump’s 28 points for Ukraine add up to a no-go at peace

Two questions are pertinent: Why does the Trump administration keep making the same mistakes on the peace proposal? And what does a hurried peace plan mean on the ground?

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Tejas fighter aircraft crashes at Dubai Air Show, IAF confirms pilot’s death

This is the second such incident after a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas had crashed into a hostel on the outskirts of Jaisalmer in March last year.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.