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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TRAI Cuts 21 Lakh Fraud Numbers; Urges DND App Reporting
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) says it has blacklisted and disconnected more than 21 lakh mobile numbers and around one lakh entities involved in spam and fraud over the past year. TRAI urged citizens to report spam calls and SMS through the TRAI DND App so regulators and…
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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…
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TRAI Mandates 1600-Series for All BFSI Calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a Direction mandating the phased adoption of the new “1600” numbering series by entities regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). The move aims to…
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DoT’s New TCS Rules 2025 Boost Cyber and Device Security
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has rolled out significant amendments to the Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Rules, 2025, reinforcing India’s commitment to securing its rapidly expanding digital and telecom ecosystem. Notified on 22 October 2025, the revised framework aims to close regulatory gaps, curb cyber-enabled fraud, strengthen telecom identifier security,…