The Union government has directed smartphone manufacturers to ship all new handsets sold in India with the state-run Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app pre-installed within 90 days, a move aimed at strengthening telecom security that has drawn sharp criticism from privacy advocates and raised compliance questions for global phone makers. What…
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DoT Ensures Telecom Resilience Amid Cyclone Ditwah
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented extensive measures to maintain telecom network resilience in anticipation of Cyclone Ditwah, which is expected to impact coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. To ensure seamless connectivity, DoT has established a 24×7 control room to coordinate with telecom service providers (TSPs) and facilitate…
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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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Sanchar Saathi Helps Recover 50,000+ Phones in October, Boosts Digital Security
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced on November 25 that the Sanchar Saathi platform helped recover over 50,000 lost and stolen mobile handsets in October 2025 the highest monthly tally since the service’s launch. This milestone contributed to India crossing the larger benchmark of 7 lakh total handset recoveries, underscoring…
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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,…
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DoT to Hold Jeevan Praman Camps for Telecom Pensioners
The Principal Controller of Communication Accounts (Pr. CCA), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has announced the schedule for the Telecom Pensioners Jeevan Pramaan Camps to be held across Delhi and NCR throughout November 2025. The initiative aims to make the submission of life certificates easier and more accessible for telecom pensioners….
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SC Allows Centre to Reconsider AGR Demand From Vodafone
New Delhi, 27 October 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Union government to reconsider and reconcile an additional Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) demand of ₹5,606 crore raised against Vodafone Idea for the 2016–17 period. A bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod…
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Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 Concludes at IMC
New Delhi, 13 October 2025: The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 concluded at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention Centre, during the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. Hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the event celebrated youth innovation in AI and robotics, with a…