The Union Government and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) have significantly intensified efforts to curb spam calls and unsolicited SMS, blocking crores of communications daily and disconnecting lakhs of telecom connections used for illegal commercial messaging. The crackdown aims to protect consumers from Unsolicited Commercial Communications (UCC), a…
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DoT Updates TCS Rules 2025 to Strengthen Cyber Security
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has amended the Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Rules, 2024 on 22nd October 2025, introducing robust measures to address emerging vulnerabilities in telecom identifier usage across digital services. The amendment reinforces India’s commitment to secure, transparent, and responsible telecom operations. Key Measures Introduced in TCS Rules…
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Ending Violence Against Women Building a Safer Digital India
On November 25 the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women India reaffirmed efforts to combat gender-based violence in all forms, placing renewed emphasis on technology-facilitated abuse. The United Nations’ 2025 theme, “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls”, has accelerated government action to strengthen…
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DoT Warns Against IMEI Tampering; Use Sanchar Saathi
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a stern advisory warning that altering or using devices with tampered IMEI numbers is a criminal offence under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and related rules. Citizens are urged to use the Sanchar Saathi portal and mobile app to verify device IMEI details and…