DoT proposes uniform 6-month extension of licence period
The department of telecommunications has proposed an across the board six-month extension in effective date of licence period to all basic and cellular service providers.

CII moots separate SC, HC benches for tax cases
The Confederation of Indian Industry has called for constitution of exclusive benches in Supreme court and high court to deal with tax cases.

BJP welcomes G-8 stand on Kargil
The Bhartiya Janata Party has welcomed the G-8 statement on Kargil saying it has gone as far as could be expected.

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