Parliament passes Telecommunications Bill

Parliament passes Telecommunications Bill 2023 allowing government temporary control of telecom services for national security; provides non-auction route for satellite spectrum allocation; allows Centre to take possession of telecom network in public emergency or for public safety; permits stopping transmission and intercepting messages to prevent incitement for committing offence; press messages of accredited correspondents not to be intercepted or detained unless prohibited under rules for public emergency or public order; bill replaces colonial-era laws; telecom sector in India has grown significantly under PM Modi's leadership.

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