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Several states ready for centre's RoW rules for faster installation of mobile towers
States are adopting Centre¡¯s right of way rules for faster fibre and mobile towers rollout. Goa, Chandigarh and Arunachal Pradesh have already joined the Centre's Gati Shakti Sanchar portal. Others like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi plan to join. The new rules, effective from January 1, simplify processes, ensuring predictable and affordable telecom infrastructure development.
Bengaluru's 5G Dreams: DoT's RoW rules to clear the path
India's tech hub, Bengaluru, faces a critical connectivity challenge due to roadblocks in implementing right-of-way rules for telecom infrastructure. While removing unauthorized cables, disruptions caused by these removals highlight the urgent need for streamlined policies and collaboration between the government and telecom providers to ensure reliable, high-speed connectivity for businesses and essential services.
Telecom Right of Way rules must for states from January 1
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mandated states to implement the new right-of-way (RoW) rules for telecom infrastructure starting January 1, 2025. These rules, effective nationwide, aim to expedite 5G rollout and streamline infrastructure deployment by simplifying approval processes, setting charge limits, and enabling digital management of applications.
Telecom dept redefines mobile tower, eases property tax burden on telecom firms
The telecom department has redefined 'mobile tower' in its new right of way rules, exempting them from property tax. This change is expected to accelerate 5G deployment by streamlining permissions and reducing bureaucratic delays. The new rules will be effective from January 1, 2025.
Puri Jagannath temple missing key controversy: What is the row and what's in the Ratna Bhandar?
A political row in Odisha over the missing keys of the Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar. The PM criticized the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government, suspecting their involvement. Plans to open the treasury during the Rath Yatra in July. The PM hinted the keys might be in Tamil Nadu.
Google vs startups row reaches MeitY; MoS IT clarifies on AI missive
The Android maker restored the apps after the apps complied with its billing policy, said people aware of the matter. The move came ahead of the US firm¡¯s meeting with electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and startups on the issue.
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Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India after threat to revoke their immunity: Foreign Minister Melanie Joly
Canada has withdrawn 41 diplomats and their family members from India after it threatened to strip them of their diplomatic immunity, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly has said, amid a diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh separatist. Tensions flared between India and Canada last month following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's explosive allegations of the "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia. India had designated Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020.
ELCOT becomes nodal agency for issues related to telecom infrastructure in Tamil Nadu
Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) has been notified as the nodal agency to address issues relating to telecom infrastructure in the state, and to develop a single electronic application process, required for submission of online applications by infrastructure providers for grant of Right of Way (RoW) permissions.
Installing telecom infrastructure on defence land made easier
Cantonment boards and station headquarters will get authority to approve within a deadline installation of telecom infra on defence land. The new regime communicated to the three service chiefs and the Director General of Defence Estates on Wednesday has taken into account national security related caveats.
Gyanvapi Row: Varanasi court delays verdict on plea seeking worship of 'Shivling' in mosque premises, hearing shifted to Nov 14
A Varanasi court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on the plea seeking worship of the 'Shivling' that the Hindu side claimed to be found on the Gyanvapi mosque premises. The hearing on the matter has been shifted to November 14, 2022. The matter was adjourned for November 14 as the concerned judge would not sit in the Fast Track court today, reported ANI.
Namaz at UP mall: Adityanath warns against politicising row
Three people had attempted to enter the mall on Friday and recite the Sundarkand after reports that some members of the minority community had offered the namaz prayers at the mall. They were later arrested.
Over 400 arrested after Friday violence in several states, accused face bulldozer action in UP, Jharkhand remains tense
There were a few sporadic incidents of violence and protests, with a group of people attacking and damaging a local train at Bethuadahari railway station in West Bengal's Nadia district on Sunday evening.
DoT secretary seeks speedy approval for network rollout permits in states
Telecom operators and infrastructure providers have repeatedly raised the issue of some state governments and local authorities are not aligned to the Right of Way Rule 2016 notified by the Centre.
Centre's push to ease environmental regulations for speedy clearances sparks a row
The government is proposing to reduce public participation, exempt some projects from rigorous appraisal and legalize others that are operating without environmental approval, according to a draft posted by the Environment Ministry.
Another temple row reaches court
Images from Google Maps and those shared with ET by Brijesh Rai, Assistant professor in IIT-Guwahati, show the temple has undergone considerable refurbishment in the past seven years, with an earlier makeshift-looking structure now having become a concrete building with walls and doors.
It's about manners than protocols: Khurshid on Rahul's 6th-row seat
Gandhi attended the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath and took the designated sixth-row seat, along with Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad.
SC refuses to wade into ¡®Padmavati¡¯ row
¡°It would be premature and tantamount to prejudging the issue,¡± a threejudge bench led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said
Appointment row: Kerala Industry minister E P Jayarajan resigns
In Jayarajan's case, this decision was taken due to the seriousness of the issue.
Renewables row with US: Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal for dialogue, amicable solution
Goyal made it clear that the govt is engaging with the US for a favourable outcome. "As long as the bilateral resolution is in our interest, we are open to it," he said.
Central University of Rajasthan student alleges discrimination, seeks permission for self-immolation
A student of the Central University of Rajasthan has threatened self-immolation over alleged discrimination by the Dean Student Welfare
DoT seeks to hasten approval process for infra, cable rollout
The DoT has written to the states and various central government ministries and departments proposing new rules that would be applicable uniformly across the country.
India relents in row over travel permission to Pakistan diplomats
New Delhi appeared to relent by stating that it had approved travels of 19 Pakistan High Commission officials for Wotld T20 matches.
Nestle falls as government sues company over Maggi row; seeks Rs 640 crore in damages
Nestle India fell 4.70 per cent in trade on Wednesday after the government claimed damages worth Rs 640 crore from the company.
Maggi row: Nestle India shares reel under regulatory pressure, down 3 per cent
The stock ended the day 2.79 per cent lower at Rs 5,782.85 on the BSE. During the day, it had lost 3.33 per cent to Rs 5,750.
Maggi row: FSSAI dismisses Nestle¡¯s defence
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said Nestle¡¯s contention that testing protocols were not followed and interpreted it incorrectly, was wrong.
IIT-Madras row: DMK, VCK stage protests
DMK and Dalit outfit VCK staged protests against the derecognition of a students' body at IIT, Madras after a complaint that it was critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
UGC-DU row: Central government not to intervene
Irani is of the view that the government should not intervene and that UGC and DU should sort out the matter between themselves.
GST to sort out most of film industry's tax issues: Manish Tiwari
Tiwari said Centre has moved to set up a committee to have a relook at the Cinematograph Act following the row over "Vishwaroopam".
Retail sector in 2011: Amid FDI row, most companies expand operations
Besides the FDI issue, the sector overall saw growth as most retail companies continued to expand their operations by setting up new stores.
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