The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the deadline for submission of comments and counter-comments on its Consultation Paper regarding the review of tariff for Domestic Leased Circuits (DLCs). The move comes after multiple representations from industry associations and stakeholders seeking additional time to provide detailed feedback. The…
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CCPA Issues Notices Over Illegal Drone Jammer Sales
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated action against six e-commerce platforms for allegedly listing and offering restricted drone and GPS jammers for sale, raising serious concerns over violations of consumer protection and telecom regulations. According to an official statement released by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the regulator…
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DoT Showcases AI-Ready Telecom at AI Summit
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), spotlighted India’s AI-ready telecom ecosystem at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Through two high-level sessions, policymakers and industry leaders discussed how artificial intelligence is…
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Telecom Pensioner Camps: Delhi Feb 2026 Schedule
In a significant move aimed at easing pension-related processes for retired telecom employees, the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts (Pr. CCA), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has released the schedule for Telecom Pensioner Facilitation Camps in Delhi and NCR for February 2026. These camps are being organized to assist pensioners in…
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DoT Strengthens Telecom Security, Recovers 8.22 Lakh Mobiles
The Department of Telecommunications has intensified efforts to secure India’s telecom networks, prevent cyber fraud and recover stolen mobile handsets, the government informed Parliament. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented a wide range of policy and technical interventions to safeguard India’s telecom infrastructure and protect citizens from rising cyber…
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Delhi to Host Telecom Pensioner Facilitation Camps in January
In a significant step aimed at easing pension-related processes for retired telecom employees, the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts (Pr. CCA), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has announced a series of Telecom Pensioner Facilitation Camps across Delhi and the National Capital Region during January 2026. The initiative focuses on providing pensioners…
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TEC, IIT Kanpur Sign MoU to Boost India’s Telecom Standards
In a significant move to strengthen India’s leadership in next-generation communication technologies, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). The collaboration aims to advance India-specific telecom standards,…
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India Telecom Security Reforms Announced for 2026
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s telecom security ecosystem while reducing compliance burden on the industry, Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has announced a series of major strategic reforms to be implemented from 2026. The initiatives, rolled out by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through…
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DoT & UNDP Advance Circular Economy in India’s Telecom Sector
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hosted a national workshop titled “Advancing Circular Economy in the Telecom Sector: Enabling Policy & Practice” in New Delhi. The workshop brought together policymakers, industry leaders, technology providers, academia, and international stakeholders to accelerate circular economy…
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NCA-F Marks Purple Fest 2025 with Major Inclusivity Push
The National Communications Academy–Finance (NCA-F) in Ghitorni marked Purple Fest 2025 with a vibrant celebration on December 3, bringing together trainees, faculty, and disability-rights advocates to honour the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event, held in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), reinforced…