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Trai extends last date for comments on consultation papers
MUMBAI: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the last dates for sending comments on the consultation papers it issued on the digitalisation of cable TV and satellite radio services.
While the last date for comments on the satellite radio policy is extended to 7 February, the date for digitalisation of cable TV has now been put to 10 February.
Keeping in view of the importance of the issue and the need for wider participation of stakeholders in the consultation process, Trai has decided to extend the last dates, informs an official release.
The consultation paper on satellite radio, to obtain structured inputs on various issues related with the satellite radio policy, was issued on 29 December, while the one on digitalisation of cable TV was issued on 3 January, 2005. The digitalisation consultation paper deals with issues relating to the phasing and time frame for digitalisation of cable TV.
Written comments on the consultation paper may be furnished to secretary, Trai. For any further clarification on the matter, secretary Trai or advisor (B &CS) may be contacted at trai07@bol.net.in (Ph 26167448) and rkacker@trai.gov.in (Ph 26713291) respectively.
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Parikshit Luthra exits CNBC-TV18 after 20-year run
Former bureau chief to take brief pause before next role
NEW DELHI: Senior journalist Parikshit Luthra has signed off from CNBC-TV18, marking 28 February 2026 as his final day and closing nearly two decades with Network18 Media & Investments Limited, including eight years at the business news channel.
During his tenure, Luthra interviewed prominent business leaders and Union ministers, reporting on economic policy, corporate strategy, the automobile sector and financial markets. His coverage spanned key inflection points in India’s economic narrative.
He also led new programming formats such as Newscentre, Global Eye and Global Lens, shows that examined politics and foreign policy through an economic prism, reflecting the channel’s push towards globally linked business reporting.
In a LinkedIn post, Luthra said his final weeks were spent covering the Union Budget, the India AI Summit, India’s trade agreements with the US and EU, and the group’s flagship Rising Bharat Summit 2026. He added that he continued anchoring until his last day and briefly met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his closing assignments.
Luthra joined CNBC-TV18 in June 2018 as assistant editor, later rising to senior editor and chief of bureau, a position he held for over two years. Before that, he worked with Republic TV and CNN-News18.
He said he plans to take a short break before embarking on his next professional chapter.
