The government was in the process of formulating the New Telecom Policy (NTP) 2011, which will override the existing policy announced 11 years ago.
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FLY91 Strengthens Leadership Team with Seasoned Aviation Executives to Drive Regional Growth
Sonowal Calls for Technology‑Led Maritime Security as India’s Port Network Grows
Civil Aviation Minister Naidu Expands Pilot Training Network with 11 New FTOs
INS Malvan Commissioned with AM/NS India Steel Backbone
Air India Names Tewolde Gebremariam CEO & MD to Drive Global Expansion
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana Crosses 5 Million Rooftop Solar Installations
Delhi Airport Expands Domestic Network to 90 Destinations with Launch of Direct Flights to Daman
Jupiter Wagons, Lucchini RS to Build India’s First Fully Integrated Private‑Sector Railwheel Manufacturing Platform
Willie Walsh Takes Charge as IndiGo CEO
Indian Railways Posts 9% Freight Growth in July 2026
PM Modi Dedicates POWERGRID Transmission Projects for Clean Energy in Andhra Pradesh
AM/NS India Highlights Long‑Life Solar Infrastructure with Magnelis for 300 GW Ambition
RECPDCL Hands Over Ryapte Transmission SPV to Tata Power
India’s Rooftop Solar Push Accelerates as PM Surya Ghar Nears 5 Million Homes
PM Modi Looks East to Future After Bhogapuram Airport Unveiling
India Approves ₹50.7 Billion Scheme for Floating Solar Projects with Energy Storage
Air India, SkyDrive, and Suzuki Join Forces to Explore eVTOL Medical Logistics in India
REC, PFC Seal ₹268.5 Billion Loan Deal for 2,400 MW Meja Thermal Project
Tata Power Renewables Breaks Ground on 800 MW Hybrid Project in Andhra Pradesh
Category: ECONOMY & POLICY
GMB's EOC operationalised
An emergency operations centre (EOC) came into force in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 26 January. The facility will provide virtual eyes to Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) and help it to monitor all the activities in the Gulf of Cambay (Khambhat).
Recent land acquisition law amendments
The Planning and Compensation Act 1991 was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom to amend the law relating to town and country planning.
Advisory council for environmental clearances
An advisory council with participation from industry has been set up to look into policy issues regarding environment clearances.
Infrastructure Today Person of the Year 2010
Mr Anil Manibhai Naik, 65, started out as a teacher’s son in a south Gujarat village. Today, he is the captain of a huge ship with 38,000 employees on board.
Caution! Project creep ahead
Although all changes that are proposed are meant to be improvements in schedule, cost or performance of projects, another universal truth is that there’s many a slip between the cup and the lip.
Infra Hiring: Perception vs reality
Much planning has gone into the infrastructure sectors, but as repeatedly reported in the media, the sectors have not performed to expectations.
12 vital areas for 12th plan
The Planning Commission has identified 12 critical areas around which the 12th Plan (2012-2017) will revolve, with social sector and infrastructure on priorities.

