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Centre aims to collect Rs 900 crore for BSNL, Rs 4,573 crore for MTNL via asset monetisation in FY26

SECTOR | 31 Jul 2025

IBTimes India

Union Minister of State for Communications, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, told the Rajya Sabha in a reply to a question that the assets monetisation is being done as per the revival packages approved by the Union Cabinet. The minister emphasised that there is no plan to shut down BSNL and MTNL, and the "proceeds of asset monetisation are being used in accordance with the approvals of the Union Cabinet".

BSNL's outstanding debt stands at 16,327 crore, MTNL's 34,576 crore: Minister informs Parliament

Business Line | 31 Jul 2025

Govt taking steps to curb cyber frauds: Scindia

SECTOR | 30 Jul 2025

Business Line

DoT has developed an indigenous Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data analytic tool ASTR to identify suspected mobile connections taken by same person in different names. More than 82 lakhs such connections have been disconnected after failing reverification process

Sanchar Saathi app blocks over 4.7 cr fraudulent mobile connections: DoT

Business Line | 29 Jul 2025

India adds 2.46 mn wireless subscribers in June 2025, led by urban growth

SECTOR | 30 Jul 2025

Business Line

TRAI data shows India's total wireless phone subscriber base rose to 1,170.88 million at the end of June 2025

Draft telecom policy needs to be substantive, not just a mission statement

Business Standard | 29 Jul 2025 1 more

Jio Adds Highest Wireless Subscribers In June, Vodafone Idea Market Share Declines: TRAI

NDTV Profit | 29 Jul 2025

Govt should revisit draft Telecom Cyber Security Amendment Rules, 2025: CUTS International

SECTOR | 29 Jul 2025

Business Line

Ministry of Communications released the draft Amendment Rules last month

Satcom Spectrum Allocation Rules Likely To Be In Place Within Two Months

NDTV Profit | 29 Jul 2025 7 more

Satcom spectrum allocation rules likely to be in place within two months

Business Standard | 28 Jul 2025

Starlink Can Only Provide 20 Lakh Connections Pan-India: MoS Telecom

NDTV Profit | 28 Jul 2025

Starlink can serve only 2 million users in India at 3,000 per month

Business Standard | 28 Jul 2025

Starlink to have 2 mn customers in India, offer 200 mbps speed: MoS Telecom

Business Standard | 28 Jul 2025

Starlink can give only 20 lakh connections pan-India: MoS Telecom

Business Line | 28 Jul 2025

BSNL plans 4,000 new mobile towers in Naxalite-affected areas of Chhattisgarh: MoS Telecom

Business Line | 27 Jul 2025

BSNL plans 4K new mobile towers in Naxalite-affected areas of Chhattisgarh

Business Standard | 27 Jul 2025

Telecom Minister Tasks BSNL With Growing Customers, Mobile Service Businesses By 50%

SECTOR | 28 Jul 2025

NDTV Profit

After the review meeting, Scindia told reporters that he wants BSNL to increase average revenue per user.

Scindia urges BSNL to improve ARPU by 50%, expects healthy cash flow

Business Standard | 28 Jul 2025

India is becoming the third lighthouse of 5G

SECTOR | 28 Jul 2025

Business Line

Gorman also noted India's contribution in addressing the scam economy, cyber security threats and the digital divide

Oppo Reno 14FS 5G Specifications Leaked: Expected Features And Other Key Details

NDTV Profit | 28 Jul 2025

DoT issues 7,800-crore demand notice to Tata Communications over AGR dues

SECTOR | 27 Jul 2025

Business Line

Demand notices include 276.68 crore towards disallowance of deductions claimed by the company on payment basis for the financial year (FY) 2010-11 under ISP (internet service provider) licence and FY07 and FY10 under NLD (national long distance) licence

L&T Technology Services Bags Rs 510 Crore Order From US Telecom Firm

SECTOR | 26 Jul 2025

NDTV Profit

Under the agreement, LTTS will deliver advanced network software development and application engineering solutions.

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G launched with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2: Check price, specs

SECTOR | 25 Jul 2025

Business Standard

The Lava Blaze Dragon, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip and a 5,000mAh battery, will go on sale starting August 1 in only one RAM and storage configuration