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TDSAT asks BECIL to include Sun Distribution issues in Digicable audit
NEW DELHI: The Broadcast Engineering Consultants (India) Ltd, which had earlier been directed by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Arbitration Tribunal (TDSAT) to conduct an audit of Digicable Network in a case filed against IndiaCast, has now been asked to include issues relating to Sun Distribution Services in its audit.
Earlier on 26 May, Sun had been denied permission to carry out an audit of Digicable on an objection raised by Digicable.
However, in a separate order on 29 May, TDSAT had directed BECIL to carry out an audit in a case filed by Digicable against IndiaCast.
The order by TDSAT chairman Aftab Alam and member Kuldip Singh today came on a miscellaneous application by Sun that BECIL may also address the apprehensions and suspicions of the Sun Distribution as regards the technical system of Digicable Network.
The Tribunal said it found the request reasonable and directed that it would be open to having Sun Distribution Services’ representative present at the time of the audit of the Digicable’s system by BECIL.
In case BECIL withholds the audit on the ground that it may damage the systems of Digicable Network, it would ensure that the data from the Subscriber Management System systems concerning Sun Distribution also may not be manipulated to give any false reports in future.
On 26 May, Digicable had urged TDSAT not to allow Sun to undertake its audit on 24 July on the ground that the respondent was currently engaged in the replacement of its SMS.
In the order of 29 May, BECIL had been asked to check and confirm whether Digicable’s Conditional Access System (CAS) and Subscriber Management System at its different headends are properly integrated and correctly and truly reflect its subscriber base. BECIL had also been asked to record the number of subscribers at the different DAS head-ends. BECIL was asked to conduct the technical audit of Digicable’s local areas with a view to find out whether there are any parallel systems running.
Meanwhile in another case, Sun Distribution was asked not to disconnect the signals to Subodhaya Communications Pvt. Ltd. provided Subodhaya made payment of the amount mentioned in the notice as dues (Rs 8,98,544) within 10 days from today.
Apart from the payment of dues, the petitioner shall continue to make payment of the monthly subscription fees on the basis of invoices raised by the respondent.
Listing the matter for 14 July, the vacation bench of TDSAT said the payments would be without prejudice to the rights and contentions of the parties.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
