Tag: Manoj Sinha

One million Wi-Fi hotspots by Dec 2019: Telecom minister

The minister said the country is at the cusp of a digital revolution, with disruptions happening in each and every sector and industry.

October 26, 2018

Cabinet approves new telecom policy, aims broadband for all

Further, the policy aims at providing 1 Gbps (giga-bits per second) connectivity to all "Gram Panchayats" by 2020 and 10 Gbps by 2022. 

September 26, 2018

India Post Payments Bank | 10 facts about IPPB

The Union cabinet had earlier this week approved revision of the project outlay from Rs 800 crore to Rs 1,435 crore

September 1, 2018

Idea-Vodafone merger approved, some formalities pending, says Manoj Sinha

"They met me and to thanked that we have done it very quickly," Sinha said.

July 11, 2018

Government not delaying Vodafone-Idea merger: Manoj Sinha

The Vodafone-Idea Cellular merger will be completed after all processes stipulated in merger and acquisition regulations are duly followed, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said here on Tuesday. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) or the government has no intention to delay the deal, Sinha told reported on the sidelines of the inauguration of Ericsson’s 5G innovation …

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July 3, 2018

In-flight connectivity likely to start within a year: Manoj Sinha

With the Department of Telecommunications taking a lot of “progressive steps”, the government hopes that within a year it can provide in-flight connectivity within Indian airspace, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said here on Monday. “In one year we will be able to provide in-flight connectivity,” Sinha told reporters. He was holding a press meet to …

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June 12, 2018

Cabinet nod for new telecom policy by July-end: Manoj Sinha

A new telecom policy is likely to be in place by July 2018, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday. “By July-end I am hopeful that the Cabinet approval will come for the National Digital Communications Policy,” Sinha told reporters here. He was holding a press meet to share the achievements of the Department of …

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June 12, 2018

Cabinet approves revised wages for Gramin Dak Sevaks

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the revision in wage structure and allowances of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) which will entail an estimated expenditure of Rs 1,257.75 crore in 2018-19. The move will benefit 3.07 lakh Gramin Sevaks. Briefing reporters after a cabinet meeting, Telecommunications Minister Manoj Sinha said Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) structure …

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June 6, 2018

India Mobile Congress 2018 in October, greater international presence expected

More than 200,000 attendees, more 1,300 exhibitors, more international presence expected at the second edition of the event to be held in New Delhi

April 16, 2018

We have to defeat SP-BSP pact with development: Manoj Sinha

Union Minister Manoj Sinha on Tuesday conceded that the alliance of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has added strength to the opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh, adding that the BJP will have to devise a “strategy” to defeat them. Sinha, who is Minister of State for Railways, also claimed that …

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March 21, 2018

No plans to merge BSNL, MTNL: Manoj Sinha

Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the government has no plans to merge the two state-run telecom companies Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) at present. Speaking on the sidelines of an event here, the minister said the government has not considered the merger of the two entities but …

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February 22, 2018

Celebrations at Iran, Sri Lanka missions

The Iranian Embassy held a special ceremony to mark the 39th anniversary of victory of the Islamic Revolution while the Sri Lankan High Commission celebrated the 70th anniversary of the country’s freedom. Minister of Communication and Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha was the chief guest at the Iranian function held at the embassy …

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February 18, 2018

BSNL seeks 4G spectrum in lieu of equity

Ahead of its 4G services rollout, state-owned BSNL is seeking 5MHz spectrum in the 2100 MHz band, which it wants to partly fund by offering additional equity to the government. The acquisition of additional spectrum in the 2100 MHz band is critical for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for all- India rollout of 4G services …

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December 24, 2017

2G allotment faulty, corrupt; probe agencies will decide next step: Manoj Sinha

Communications Minister Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the next course of action on the 2G issue would be decided by the investigating agencies, adding that the 2G spectrum allotment was arbitrary, faulty and corrupt. “Congress party jo chakma de rahi hai (trying to fool), it is all wrong,” Sinha said, adding that the NDA government’s …

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December 21, 2017

Government plans new telecom policy by Feb 2018: Manoj Sinha

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to finalise the new telecom policy by February 2018, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said here on Tuesday. “We are trying to come out with the new telecom policy by February 2018. High level working groups have started working towards it. We expect to finalise the draft telecom policy …

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November 7, 2017

Three new methods to link mobile number with Aadhaar: Manoj Sinha

The government has introduced three new methods, including through one-time password (OTP), to ease the process of linking the 12-digit Aadhaar identity number with individual mobile numbers, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said here on Wednesday. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced the three new rules – through a one-time password, App based and the …

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October 25, 2017

Diwali gift for soldiers: Centre reduces call charges from Rs.5 to Re.1

Ahead of Diwali, the telecom ministry on Wednesday announced that soldiers will now be able to speak to their loved ones for “longer duration” as it reduced call rates, from Rs.5 per minute to Re.1. Earlier soldiers paid a monthly sum of Rs.500 and an additional Rs.5 per minute as call charges. But from Thursday, the monthly …

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October 18, 2017