TRAI issues recommendations on Enabling Unbundling of Different Layers Through Differential Licensing
These recommendations aim to create a separate license authorization for Access Network provider and provide a broad framework for VNO(s) seeking & entering into an agreement with the Network providers.
PM launches digital payment solution e-RUPI.
e-RUPI is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment developed by the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI).It is a QR code or SMS string-based e-Voucher, which is delivered to the mobile of the beneficiaries.
Central Government amends the “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021”
Through this amendment, Paragraph 6 has been inserted which states that, for manufacturers that are already registered under this Order, the application of the Order shall be deferred by six months for goods manufactured at any new location within the territory of India.
Scope of existing Saral Sanchar Portal of DoT expanded for receipt, processing and grant of licenses for spectrum to conduct experiment, demonstration, testing & manufacturing
In an important initiative to encourage spectrum based applications and for experiment, demonstration and testing requirements, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC) launches the initiative to facilitate online licensing for use of Spectrum to conduct Experiments, Demonstrations, etc. The scope of existing Saral Sanchar Portal of DoT, on which application for Access Services, Internet Services and other licenses are being received, was expanded for receipt, processing and grant of licenses for spectrum to conduct experiment, demonstration, testing, manufacturing, etc.
The Ministry of Information has amended the cable television network rules.
As per the amended rule 16, Any person aggrieved by the content of a programme of a channel as being not in conformity with the Programme Code or the Advertising Code may file his complaint in writing to the broadcaster.
DST invites applications from startups and companies for developing new technologies and innovative products to tackle the second COVID wave.
NIDHI4COVID2.0, a new initiative under which the companies can apply, will fund eligible start-ups & companies registered in India offering promising solutions in the thrust areas of oxygen innovation, portable solution, relevant medical accessories, diagnostic, informatics, or any other solution that addresses/mitigate various challenges faced by country/society due to the severe impact of COVID-19.
Ministry of Commerce notifies Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021.
The compliance requirements for registration of software works have been largely reduced, as now the applicant has the liberty to file the first 10 and last 10 pages of source code, or the entire source code if less than 20 pages, with no blocked out or redacted portions.
Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021
The Rules establish a soft-touch self-regulatory architecture and a Code of Ethics and three tier grievance redressal mechanism for news publishers and OTT Platforms and digital media.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry publishes the Designs (Amendment) Rules, 2021.
For the purposes of the registration of designs and of these rules, articles shall be classified as per the current edition of “International Classification for Industrial Designs (Locarno Classification)” published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Ministry of Communications has issued new Guidelines for Other Service Providers.
An OSP having multiple centres may obtain internet connection at a centralised location and this internet can be accessed from other OSP centre using leased circuits.
