NSE, BSE clarify on ODR platform rollout; say due process followed

Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE on Monday said that due process has been followed in rolling out the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform. A joint statement came after certain reports in the media raised issues relating to the Online Dispute Resolution mechanism rolled out recently in the securities market. Clarifying the… Continue reading NSE, BSE clarify on ODR platform rollout; say due process followed

RJio gets $2.2 bn from Swedish export credit agency to finance 5G rollout

The country’s largest telecom player Reliance Jio has received a USD 2.2 billion fund support from the Swedish export credit agency to finance equipment for the 5G rollout, according to Reliance Industries’ annual report. The company has largely procured telecom gears from Swedish firm Ericsson and Finnish company Nokia to deploy its 5G… Continue reading RJio gets $2.2 bn from Swedish export credit agency to finance 5G rollout

Govt wants all telcos to rollout 5G in 26 GHz band before Aug 16 deadline

The government shows no interest in extending the current minimum rollout obligations that require telcos who have purchased airwaves in the 26 GHz and 3300 MHz bands to commence 5G services by August 16. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) officials drew attention to the initiation of trials by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel this… Continue reading Govt wants all telcos to rollout 5G in 26 GHz band before Aug 16 deadline

Critical industrial capacity woes in Kavach rollout: Railway Chairman

The Ministry of Railways’ efforts to expedite the deployment of the Kavach anti-collision technology, amidst rising safety concerns, are being hampered by significant industrial capacity constraints, according to Anil Kumar Lahoti, the Chairman of the Railway Board. “Kavach is already in operation across more than 1,465 route kilometres (rkm) with work ongoing for… Continue reading Critical industrial capacity woes in Kavach rollout: Railway Chairman

Govt to bring payment security mechanism for large-scale e-bus rollout

Electric buses (Photo: Twitter) The government will come out with a “payment security mechanism” to support large-scale rollout of electric buses as it eyes a major transition towards green public transport across the country, Tarun Kapoor, advisor to the Prime Minister at the PMO, said on Thursday. He also emphasised on the need… Continue reading Govt to bring payment security mechanism for large-scale e-bus rollout

700 districts already covered by 5G internet, a fastest rollout: MoS IT

In an unprecedented pace, the Indian government has successfully initiated the rollout of the 5G network. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, anticipates the number of internet users in the country will exceed 1.2 billion by 2026.  “We’re proud to have the world’s second fastest 5G network rollout.… Continue reading 700 districts already covered by 5G internet, a fastest rollout: MoS IT