Draft moots entry fee for MTNL cellular plan
The new draft telecom policy proposes to impose a one-time entry fee on Department of Telecom/Mahanagar Telephone Nigam if they intend to become the third operator in a cellular circle.

Centre likely to raise retirement age of Reserve Bank deputy governors
The Centre is planning to raise the retirement age of Reserve Bank of India deputy governors from the present level of 60 to 62.

Wireless advisor seeks proper norms before DTH
The office of wireless advisor, which is under the union communications ministry, wants proper regulations in place before the Government decides to allow direct-to-home (DTH) television services in the country.

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