The Cabinet Cabinet approves the telecommunications package INDIA Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a telecommunications assistance package that includes a four-year suspension of official payments to telecommunications companies PTI In a major change, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a telecommunications assistance package that included a four-year suspension of official payments to telecommunications companies and allowing foreign investment by 100 percent on an automated basis. Speaking to reporters on the Cabinet's decision, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said nine changes had been made to the communications sector. The definition of AGR, which has been a major source of pressure in the sector, has been made excuses for the phasing out of telecommunications companies. AGR refers to receivables that are considered payment of legal fees. The minister said 100 per cent of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) telecom on automatic channels was approved by Cabinet. Am...
Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder Singh orders greater vigilance across Punjab to crack down on any attempts to disrupt terrorist peace
Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder Singh orders greater vigilance across Punjab to crack down on any attempts to disrupt terrorist peace INDIA Prime Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has instructed the police to be extra vigilant, especially given the reopening of schools and educational institutions, as well as the timing of ceremonies and Assembly votes. Bipin Bhardwaj With the arrest of four other members of the ISI-backed terrorist module involved in an IED 'Tiffin' oil tank bombing operation last month, Punjab Prime Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh on Wednesday ordered that more attention be paid to the province. This is the fourth case that a Pakistani terrorist module has been released from the government 40 days ago. Two Pakistani terrorists, including a Pakistani intelligence official, were also identified and charged at the Ajnala police station, where one person had been arrested earlier, DGP Dinkar Gupta revealed on Wednesday. Focusing on the increased efforts of terrorist group...