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Nasscom for policy tweak to enable longer work-from-home scenario
Nasscom has asked for the abolition of OSPs (other service providers) under the Department of Telecom, under which certain kinds of work (such as voice calls) cannot be shifted to employees' homes.
 "Nasscom for policy tweak to enable longer work-from-home scenario")
Telcos will not need major overhaul for on-ground services, says COAI
COAI said industry will continue with arrangements that were in place for the first lockdown period
 "Telcos will not need major overhaul for on-ground services, says COAI")
Allowing instalment as eco policy not justiceable
The Supreme Court has unequivocally laid down that in a matter of economic policy, the court shall not intervene unless the policy is itself violative of the fundamental rights
Telcos to opt for EMI moratorium; tariff to remain stable, says COAI
Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) also allayed fear of hike in tariff by the telecom operators.
 "Telcos to opt for EMI moratorium; tariff to remain stable, says COAI")
SC pulls up Centre, telecos for self-assessment of AGR dues fixed by court
A bench of Justices Arun Mishra, S A Nazeer and M R Shah refused to take up the Centre's plea for allowing telecom companies to pay AGR dues in 20 years
Voda Idea deposits Rs 3,354 cr more as AGR dues, says full principal paid
On February 14, the Supreme Court had directed telecom companies to pay the AGR-related liabilities to the government by March 17
 "Voda Idea deposits Rs 3,354 cr more as AGR dues, says full principal paid")
SC dismisses Vodafone's plea against levying one-time spectrum charges
The Department of Telecommunications had sought to levy a one-time spectrum charge on telecom service providers
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DoT units routinely ask us for bulk call records: Telcos flag concern
Telcos said that DoT units asked for call data records for specific routes in Delhi with residences of Ministers, Members of Parliament, Judges and important offices
Govt to allow telecom firms to defer payments of future spectrum auctions
Meanwhile, the Department of Telecom is preparing to issue fresh notices to telecom companies asking them how they had calculated their dues linked to AGR
 "Govt to allow telecom firms to defer payments of future spectrum auctions")
AGR dues paid by telcos to reflect in FY20 revenue receipts: Report
Officials said the amount was not much to have any bearing on the fiscal position
 "AGR dues paid by telcos to reflect in FY20 revenue receipts: Report")
AGR woes: No decision on relief to telcos as DCC seeks more details
The DCC meeting lasted two hours and is expected to meet again in coming days
 "AGR woes: No decision on relief to telcos as DCC seeks more details")
AGR dues: DoT seeks Rs 7,608 cr from GAIL for FY18, doesn't press for full
The telecom department had previously estimated past dues to the tune of Rs 1.83 trillion, but it does not seem to be pressing for immediate full payment from the state-owned gas utility
 "AGR dues: DoT seeks Rs 7,608 cr from GAIL for FY18, doesn't press for full")
The AGR case is a triumph of bureaucratic obstinacy over good sense
While it raises the larger question of the Court's role on matters that have a major impact on the economy, much of the blame also lies with the govt for poor handling of the issue
 "The AGR case is a triumph of bureaucratic obstinacy over good sense")
AGR dues: Three rating agencies downgrade Vodafone Idea in two days
According to official sources, VIL paid Rs 1,000 crore to the Department of Telecom on Thursday
 "AGR dues: Three rating agencies downgrade Vodafone Idea in two days")
DoT to bar foreign telecom vendors that exclude purchase from Indian firms
The order is part of govt's Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) order 2017 which envisages to source domestically manufactured products to encourage 'Make in India'.
 "DoT to bar foreign telecom vendors that exclude purchase from Indian firms")
What are AGR dues and how it threatens Vodafone-Idea's very existence
Shares of Vodafone Idea jumped 48 per cent to Rs 4.49 on the BSE on Wednesday on the back of heavy volumes on report that the government is unlikely to invoke bank guarantees for now
 "What are AGR dues and how it threatens Vodafone-Idea's very existence")
Top 10 biz headlines: Vodafone Idea on the brink, Mistry moves SC, and more
In a day of twists and turns, the government received Rs 14,697 crore from three companies out of the telecom sector's total dues linked to adjusted gross revenue estimated at Rs 1.47 trillion
 "Top 10 biz headlines: Vodafone Idea on the brink, Mistry moves SC, and more")
Supreme Court orders telcos to clear AGR dues by Mar 17, threatens contempt
The Supreme Court on Friday said the companies and the federal Department of Telecommunications (DoT) were liable for contempt of court
 "Supreme Court orders telcos to clear AGR dues by Mar 17, threatens contempt")
Power Grid Corp moves SC against DoT demand of Rs 22,000 cr in AGR dues
The company said its revenue from telecom business was only 2% of its turnover
 "Power Grid Corp moves SC against DoT demand of Rs 22,000 cr in AGR dues")
Communication gap behind DoT seeking Rs 3 trn from non-telco PSUs: Pradhan
He said parallel to discussions with the DoT, the Supreme Court has been approached on the issue
 "Communication gap behind DoT seeking Rs 3 trn from non-telco PSUs: Pradhan")
