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  7th Pay Commission: Apart from DA hike, gratuity limit increased for these govt employees

  Business | December 17, 2024 19:45 IST

  7th Pay Commission: For the greater benefit of government employees, the Centre has increased the maximum gratuity limit from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh for employees of BSNL and MTNL who opted for a pension under the combined service framework.

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  BSNL-MTNL users rejoice, DoT begins 5G testing, superfast speeds on the horizon

  Technology | September 13, 2024 11:16 IST

  There is big news for those awaiting BSNL and MTNL's 5G service. Soon, users of these two government telecom companies will enjoy superfast internet and network connectivity.

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  BSNL teases imminent MTNL 4G launch, bringing high-speed internet to Delhi, Mumbai

  Technology | September 06, 2024 11:58 IST

  BSNL has shared a video via its social media handle featuring MTNL. The company has announced that high-speed connectivity is on its way. This comes after BSNL signed a 10-year agreement with MTNL for 4G connectivity.

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  MTNL 4G coming soon: Signs 10-year agreement with BSNL for services in Delhi, Mumbai

  Technology | August 15, 2024 16:09 IST

  The company has also approved the proposed sale of shares of MTNL in MTNL STPI IT Services Ltd (MSITS) with intimation to STPI. This will be carried out in compliance with the provisions of the JV Agreement with STPI.

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  PM Modi accuses Congress of destroying BSNL and Air India, says it can't hide from 'misrule'

  India | February 07, 2024 16:31 IST

  During his response to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress of dismantling PSUs during the UPA tenure. He emphasized that under the BJP's governance, the number of PSUs has grown, and their profits have increased.

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  BSNL and MTNL merger gains traction, aims to enhance financial prospects

  Technology | September 10, 2023 14:09 IST

  MTNL had recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BSNL, hinting at a synergy of operations. The exact nature of the government's plan remains undisclosed, but it's worth highlighting that BSNL's financial standing could significantly improve as it prepares to roll out 4G.

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  Govt puts on sale MTNL, BSNL assets at base price of Rs 970 crore

  Business | November 20, 2021 18:45 IST

  The government has listed for sale real estate assets of state-owned telecom companies BSNL and MTNL at a reserve price of around Rs 970 crore.

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  DoT allocates 5G trial spectrum to MTNL

  Technology | June 24, 2021 13:17 IST

  The Department of Telecom on Wednesday allocated the spectrum for 5G field trials to the state-owned telecom firm MTNL with C-DoT as its technology partner.

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  Delhi: Fire breaks out in factory near MTNL office in Damodar Park, 15 fire tenders at spot

  India | April 08, 2021 10:41 IST

  A massive fire broke out in a factory near the MTNL office in Damodar Park, Dilshad Garden Industrial Area on Thursday. As many as 15 fire tenders are rushed at the spot for firefighting operations.

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  Delhi: Fire breaks out at MTNL building in Kidwai Bhawan, 15 fire tenders rushed

  India | November 17, 2020 14:13 IST

  A fire broke out at a building of the Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) Tuesday morning in Delhi. The blaze occurred at the sixth floor of the structure situated at Kidwai Bhawan

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  MTNL announces five new prepaid plans yet again: Price, benefits, validity

  Technology | November 16, 2020 11:11 IST

  MTNL has reintroduced five prepaid plans, starting from Rs. 196 and going up to Rs. 1,499.

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  Centre mandates all ministries, public departments, CPSUs to use BSNL, MTNL services

  India | October 14, 2020 9:40 IST

  The central government has mandated all ministries, public departments and public sector units to use telecom services of state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). 

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  BSNL, MTNL 4G tenders cancelled after Telecom Ministry asks it not to use Chinese telecom gear

  Business | July 01, 2020 17:15 IST

  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd's (BSNL) and and the Mahanagar Telecom Nagam Limited (MTNL) tender for 4G upgrade has been cancelled after the Department of Telecom (DoT) asked the state-run firms not to use Chinese telecom gear.

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  Telecom Ministry orders BSNL, MTNL and private companies to ban all Chinese deals and equipment

  India | June 17, 2020 23:24 IST

  The Telecom Ministry has ordered BSNL, MTNL and other private companies to ban all Chinese deals and equipment. Old tenders will be cancelled and China won't be allowed to participate, sources said.

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  MTNL Rs. 251 prepaid plan launched: See what all it offers

  Technology | June 04, 2020 16:34 IST

  MTNL has introduced a new prepaid plan for users, much like Vodafone, Airtel and Jio. Read on to know more

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  MTNL pays March salary, looks at resolving debt now

  Business | April 06, 2020 19:08 IST

  State-owned telecom firm MTNL has cleared all pending salaries till March and is now looking to resolve debt issues through asset monetisation, a top company official said on Monday. 

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  BSNL, MTNL release over Rs 10,000 crore for VRS employees

  India | March 30, 2020 23:39 IST

  A total of 78,569 employees of BSNL and 14,387 staffers of MTNL have opted for the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) which closed on December 3, 2019.

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  COVID-19 Lockdown: MTNL promotes work from home with free 1-month internet access

  Technology | March 26, 2020 16:59 IST

  MTNL has started offering free access to office servers to its enterprise customers' employees to support work from home during the lockdown.

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  Reliance Jio opposes BSNL, MTNL suggestion for floor price exemption

  Business | March 17, 2020 23:15 IST

  Reliance Jio has opposed the suggestion of BSNL and MTNL to exempt telecom operators having less than 15 per cent market share from minimum rates for phone calls and data services. 

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  Exempt telcos with under 15% market share from floor price norms: BSNL, MTNL to TRAI

  Business | March 08, 2020 16:39 IST

  State-owned BSNL and MTNL have told the sector regulator Trai that tariff fixation should be applicable only on telcos with more than 15 per cent subscriber base in a service area, while those with lower or negligible user base should be exempt from the purview of minimum floor price.