Top headlines: Telcos get 10 yrs to pay AGR dues; Centre-states discuss GST

From SC verdict on payment of AGR dues to open-air cinemas aiming for revival in post Covid era, here are top headlines this morning

SC gives telcos 10 yrs to pay AGR dues, says 10% to be paid upfront

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed telecom companies to clear their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues in 10 years, ending an extended industry-versus-government dispute on the matter. A Bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra, who’s due to retire on September 2, directed telcos to give an undertaking that they would pay the AGR dues in compliance with the order. Read More

Covid-19 is a WhatsApp moment for healthcare, says Nandan Nilekani

The third book by Nandan Nilekani is expected sometime early next year,