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CAA protests: Telecom operators lose Rs 24.5 million every hour they are forced to suspend internet services

To quell protests, the government has deployed thousands of police as well intermittently ordered mobile data shutdowns at a time people have used social media such as Instagram and TikTok to wage a parallel battle online.

Dec 28, 2019

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Here are the 10 biggest business stories from the last decade

It has been a roller coaster ride for the Indian Economy in the last decade. We pick 10 major business news which made the headline during this period.

Dec 27, 2019

Make in India: Govt may halve domestic crude cess to push oil, gas exploration

Cess on domestic crude is currently levied at the rate of 20 per cent of the value of oil. This may come to 10 per cent.

Dec 25, 2019

Government blinks, may slash license fee for telecom operators

The reduction in license fee is expected to save to the three major telcos a combined amount of Rs 4,000-5,000 crore annually.

Dec 24, 2019

Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani adds $16.5 billion to his fortune in 2019

Mukesh Ambani is the 12th richest person in the world, with around $61 billion of net worth as of Tuesday.

Dec 24, 2019

Here's why high spectrum pricing may affect India's march towards achieving 5G goal

Although the DCC's decision will need approval from the union cabinet, if the auction is conducted as per the current rates, there is a possibility that the telcos may not even participate.

Dec 22, 2019

CAA protests: 3,000 people arrested in UP, internet services suspended in 15 districts

Around 350 people were arrested in Lucknow. The police have registered 19 FIRs against unknown people and security has been beefed up across the state.

Dec 20, 2019

Airtel, Vodafone, Jio suspend internet in 9 parts of Delhi as CAA protest intensifies

Along with the internet services, SMS services have also been suspended at a few locations in Delhi.

Dec 19, 2019

Telecom sector employees seek opportunities outside amid mounting losses

One of the recruiting consulting firms has received around 7,000 profiles of Vodafone Idea and around 5,000 at rival Bharti Airtel

Dec 16, 2019

Chile plane crash: Air Force recovers human remains, debris; says no survivors

The Chilean Air Force reported on Monday, December 9, the disappearance of one of its cargo planes that were headed to a base in Antarctica with 38 people on board.

Dec 13, 2019

Chile military plane en route to Antarctica goes missing with 38 onboard

The Air Force said in a statement that the military had declared an alert after communication with the plane was lost and activated search and rescue teams.

Dec 10, 2019

Flaw in Airtel's mobile app exposed data of 32 cr subscribers

According to reports, Airtel confirmed the breach saying that it has fixed the security flaw associated with its application.

Dec 8, 2019

Ericsson to pay over $1 billion to resolve US corruption probes

The bribery took place over many years in countries including China, Vietnam and Djibouti, the department said.

Dec 7, 2019

Vodafone Idea to shut if it doesn't get relief, says company chairman

The Supreme Court in a recent verdict allowed the Centre to recover Rs 92,641 crore in total AGR from telcos, which impacts Airtel and Vodafone Idea the most.

Dec 6, 2019

Mobile phone service rates revision: How much will your monthly bill go up?

As telecom service providers Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel announce rate increases your mobile phone bills may go up at least 40%; government says the increase will not hurt the customers

Dec 3, 2019

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