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TRAI has opposed DoT’s proposal to extend concessional spectrum charges to BSNL’s satellite services, recommending a uniform 4% AGR fee for all satcom operators.

TRAI Rejects Concessional Spectrum Fee for BSNL, Backs Uniform Charges for Satcom Players

December 16, 2025

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has opposed the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) proposal to continue charging ...

The government withdraws the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones after privacy concerns and political debate, stressing voluntary adoption.

Govt Drops Mandatory Pre-Installation of Sanchar Saathi App Amid Privacy Concerns

by Editorial Desk

December 3, 2025

New Delhi: The government has withdrawn its recent mandate requiring smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all ...

Government sources address privacy concerns over the mandatory Sanchar Saathi app, clarifying that data access is limited and only enabled with user consent during fraud reporting.

Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App Triggers Privacy Debate; Here is Why Permissions Are Needed

by Bhaswati Guha Majumder

December 2, 2025

New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made it mandatory for all mobile handset manufacturers and importers to pre-install ...

India added 4,144 new 5G base stations in October 2025, totalling 508,732. BSNL boosts Swadeshi 4G rollout and prepares for 5G NaaS launch amid private telco expansions.

India Adds Over 4,100 New 5G Base Stations in October; BSNL Expands Swadeshi 4G, Eyes 5G Rollout

by Editorial Desk

November 11, 2025

New Delhi: India added 4,144 new 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) in October 2025, bringing the total number of 5G ...

India Restricts China-Linked Satellite Access to Protect National Security

DoT Notifies Telecom Cyber Security Rules to Strengthen Network Security, Combat Identity Fraud and Device Misuse

by Bhaswati Guha Majumder

October 24, 2025

New Delhi: With October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has formally notified the Telecommunications (Cyber Security) ...

The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 at Yashobhoomi celebrated young innovators developing robotics solutions for food security and sustainability.

Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 Crowns Winners, Teams to Represent India at Global Finale in Geneva

by Editorial Desk

October 13, 2025

New Delhi: The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 concluded at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention Centre, New Delhi, celebrating ...