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Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Topic: Telecom

Shyam Saran wants G20 summit on COVID-19, Annie Zaidi on what Kejriwal should have done

Today’s political, economic & strategic punditry from Stephen Roach, Shyam Saran, Pradeep Mehta, Rakesh Sood & many others.

Retired Indian ambassador, telecom firms write to govt seeking ban on Chinese equipment

Former IFS officer Smita Purushottam and representatives of manufacturers have been ‘invited’ for a meeting with the Department of Telecom on 20 February.

Modi govt needs to intervene, end telecom mess. The economy can’t afford another crisis

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Vodafone Idea faces collapse after SC refuses to give it more time to pay dues

The stunning setback now leaves few options for Vodafone Idea even as it struggles to stem record losses and rein in net debt.

How VSNL launched internet services in India in 1995 when even China hadn’t

India's 'Telecom Man' Brijendra K. Syngal, under whose guidance internet was introduced, recounts in a new book the pains VSNL went through to set up the system.

Why GAIL & Oil India could sink if they are forced to pay Rs 2.2 lakh crore telecom bill

GAIL, Oil India have to pay Rs 2.2 lakh crore thanks to SC order last year that expanded AGR definition to include non-telecom revenues. Deadline for payment expires tonight.

5G story should be about Indian tech and skills, not allowing China’s Huawei in

Although Modi government has said Huawei will only participate in 5G trials, the fear is it will be difficult to stop the Chinese firm from securing contracts.

In 5G marathon, India decides to sit back and mourn as China, US, Europe race ahead

If the 2G fiasco stemmed from corruption, the death of 5G-enabled telecom revolution even before it began stems from stupidity.

Modi govt refuses to waive Rs 92,000 crore dues of Airtel, Vodafone Idea

Modi govt expects the carriers to pay within 90 days as ordered by Supreme Court although a deferred payment plan for some dues could be considered.

Telecom sector crisis shows India is hanging up on the future

India seems determined to push telecom businesses into crushing debt & possible bankruptcy, instead of ensuring the sector remains healthy & competitive.

On Camera

Skin cancer is no more an ‘old person’s disease’

The sun isn’t acting alone—it has an accomplice in pollution. Environmental toxins weaken our skin’s natural barrier.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.