Screens mirror govt policy divide as experts parse Sanchar Saathi orderWhile the government pitches the move as a fraud-fighting, citizen-safety measure, critics warn that broad exemptions under the Digital Per...
03 Dec, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Case of more SIMmed against than sinningIndia's new rules for messaging apps are raising concerns. Users may soon be tied to SIM cards, and a government cybersecurity app will be ...
02 Dec, 2025, 11.20 PM IST
Apple to discuss Sanchar Saathi app order with govt, may not follow in its current formApple and Samsung will engage with the government regarding the Sanchar Saathi app pre-installation directive. The directive mandates the a...
02 Dec, 2025, 10.35 PM IST
BIF slams SIM-binding directions for msg apps; calls for talks, pause on implementation timelinesBroadband India Forum has raised significant concerns regarding a new government directive. This rule mandates messaging apps remain linked...
02 Dec, 2025, 08.08 PM IST
Password change email from ‘rnicrosoft.com’ is a phishing scam, Cybersecurity expert shares how to protect yourselfHeads up! There’s a new phishing scheme targeting Microsoft users with fake password reset emails. Scammers have set up a website similar t...
22 Nov, 2025, 01.06 PM IST
Google Gemini Nano Banana AI saree trend: Beware of this trend, you might be falling into a trapGoogle Gemini has surged past ChatGPT, claiming the top spot on app stores, fueled by the viral Nano-Banana AI image editing feature. This ...
16 Sep, 2025, 11.07 AM IST
DoT's draft eSecurity rules draw fresh flak from telcos, expertsThe rules broaden the scope of traffic data collection and analysis, potentially bringing non-licensee entities like over-the-top (OTT) pla...
30 Jul, 2025, 08.56 AM IST
Uniform cybersecurity norms should govern telcos, OTT communication apps: COAICOAI advocates for uniform cybersecurity and regulatory standards for telecom operators and OTT communication apps to combat spam calls and...
29 Apr, 2025, 09.27 PM IST
Economic Survey: India leads in mobile data consumption/sub, offers world’s most affordable data ratesIndia now leads in mobile data consumption per subscriber, with 21.2 GB per month, and provides the world's cheapest data rates. The countr...
31 Jan, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
Govt declares war against fraud with Sanchar Saathi app; Now report suspected fraud directly from mobile phone call logsSanchar Saathi app: New app called Sanchar Saathi launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on January 15, 2025 to help combat cyb...
20 Jan, 2025, 10.19 AM IST
Rising cybercrimes: Why it's high time for telcos and OTT companies to unite against a common threatOver 600 million consumers have come online in the past decade, creating opportunities and challenges. Cybercrime, fraud, and spam have ris...
19 Sep, 2024, 11.12 PM IST
DoT amends ISP licenses on telecom gear use from trusted sources, products lists" With effect from 15 June 2021. the licensee shall only connect Trusted Products in its network, and also seek permission from designated ...
17 Mar, 2021, 09.32 AM IST
WFH or at the store: All tech eyes are on youWith the onslaught of the pandemic, surveillance has also taken on a new paradigm with organisations tracking employees for productivity an...
28 Oct, 2020, 07.13 AM IST
Strengthening cybersecurity: Government to write a code for apps to run onThe exercise is likely to be done in consultation with the ministries of home, electronics and IT and I&B besides the department of telecom...
28 Aug, 2020, 03.52 PM IST
Govt gets started to make work from home process smoothThe telecom ministry and ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) are working on the first aspect, the department of pers...
25 Apr, 2020, 08.15 AM IST
No intent to impose blanket ban on messaging apps: Telecom secretaryIndustry body COAI has cautioned against blocking of mobile apps, saying it would not only impinge on freedom of speech and expression of u...
23 Aug, 2018, 07.31 PM IST
Government to issue security standards for phone makers to control data theftThe concern of the government stems from the fact that internet access in India is led by mobile devices which has emerged as the main sour...
24 Aug, 2017, 08.16 AM IST