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The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday said it has sought the intervention of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to issue appropriate directions to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) for addressing non-availability of the mobile network connectivity on several stretches of National Highways. As part of…
Telecom Security Reforms: In a significant push to strengthen India’s telecom security ecosystem while easing regulatory burdens on the industry, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS), has rolled out a set of transformative reforms aimed at boosting indigenous manufacturing and testing capabilities, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia…
The Centre has moved to tighten mobile-security norms across the country, directing smartphone manufacturers to ship every new device with the government’s Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has said the measure is aimed at tackling mobile theft, IMEI cloning and rising cyber fraud, but stressed that the app is not a…
Last Updated:December 02, 2025, 8:36 PM IST The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) stated that the app’s sole purpose is to secure mobile identities, without accessing or tracking personal data. Sanchar Saathi’ App | Representative Image Amid a political row over the decision to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new mobile phones, the government…
WhatsApp New Rule: Last week, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) made it mandatory for users to restrict access to popular messaging apps to only active SIM cards. Now, in a fresh directive, the department has instructed social media platforms — including WhatsApp — to automatically log users out every six hours. What is happening? A…
The Centre has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on every new handset sold in India, marking one of the most significant consumer-protection pushes in the telecom sector in recent years. The order, issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on 28 November, aims to curb cyber fraud, improve device authenticity checks…
New Delhi: The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Monday welcomed the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) directive mandating Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)-binding for devices for app-based communication services, saying the move will bolster national security and curb cyber fraud. “Continuous linkage ensures complete accountability and traceability for any activity undertaken by the SIM card…
Sanchar Saathi Portal: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced on Tuesday that its digital safety initiative, Sanchar Saathi, has enabled the recovery of more than 50,000 lost and stolen mobile handsets across India in October this year. “This record milestone reflects unwavering commitment to secure citizens’ digital assets and public trust in technology-driven governance. The…
New Delhi17 minutes ago copy link Prime Minister Modi addressed the inaugural ceremony of India Mobile Congress 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 9th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 at Yashobhoomi in Delhi. It is Asia’s largest telecom, media and technology event. PM also addressed the program. He said- When…
New Delhi: Vodafone Idea has moved the Supreme Court, asking for relief from additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) demands raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for periods up to FY 2016–17. The company has requested that the court cancel the extra AGR dues, saying these relate to years already settled under the Supreme Court’s…