Taxman eyes crypto code; China stalls India tech JVsWe’ve got fresh details on India’s crypto regulation push, plus a look at China’s tech deal delays. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
18 Aug, 2025, 07.38 PM IST
No #iding behind #ashtags: Brand cultures must evolve as laws, ethics and sharper consumer awareness demand transparencyIn today's digital age, brands are facing increasing pressure to be transparent. Recent incidents, like the Air India crash and concerns ov...
18 Jul, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
Fed up with pesky SMS? Now you can spot spam, promo, or important messages by checking the P, S, T, or G suffixTRAI has implemented a suffix-based classification for SMS messages nationwide, effective May 6, to enhance transparency and reduce spam. E...
12 May, 2025, 02.19 PM IST
Cyber frauds on RBI’s radar: Banks mandated to use TRAI’s MNRL technology by March 31, 2025RBI acts big on cyber fraud: The RBI has advised all regulated entities like banks, etc to use TRAI's Mobile Number Revocation List (MNRL) ...
28 Jan, 2025, 02.43 PM IST
Airtel urges Trai to regulate OTTs to combat spam surgeAirtel has recommended mandatory scrubbing, business verification, and data sharing between OTTs and telcos to create a unified anti-spam e...
08 Dec, 2024, 10.58 PM IST
Why TV & digital should be viewed as allies, not competitors, in shaping industry's futureThe media and entertainment sector is evolving with TV and digital platforms driving cross-platform growth. The Broadcasting Services Bill ...
15 Sep, 2024, 11.39 PM IST
Digit IPO: tempering tech valuations & other top startup stories this weekThis is Pratik Bhakta in Bengaluru. Insurance startup Digit, by valuing itself at a discount of 25% to its last known private market valuat...
11 May, 2024, 09.34 AM IST
States & online gaming regulations; banks tap startups to foil fraudsHappy Monday! In the absence of central government’s self-regulatory mechanisms, states are framing laws for online real money gaming. This...
06 May, 2024, 07.19 AM IST
Telcos unanimous in opposing Trai tougher quality norm proposalsConsumer advocacy groups, however, have backed the regulator in demanding guardrails that hold telcos accountable for the quality of servic...
09 Apr, 2024, 10.42 PM IST
Making caller ID display optional to protect subscriber privacy: ExpertsThe telecom regulator's recommendation to offer the calling name display feature on mobile devices as an opt-in service shall protect subsc...
27 Feb, 2024, 08.28 AM IST
ETSA panel to discuss new order for Startup Inc; a QR code for your kid on social media?At the Economic Times Startup Awards ceremony in Bengaluru on October 7, a high-powered panel comprising startup founders, CEOs and investo...
05 Oct, 2023, 07.13 AM IST
Tough rules will hurt Metaverse innovation, say firms, expertsTRAI highlighted in a consultation paper last week the need to take a proactive approach in regulating Metaverse to ensure orderly growth o...
05 Oct, 2023, 06.01 AM IST
Telcos want the likes of WhatsApp, Telegram to come under Trai; Byju’s in funding talks with TPGTelecom operators, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, have once again made a strong pitch for regulation of communica...
16 Feb, 2023, 07.27 PM IST
Trai ropes in financial regulators to curb phishing, cyber fraudsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India panel analysed the matter and has identified certain areas in a bid to find ways to prevent finan...
15 Nov, 2022, 09.17 AM IST
How long should your phone ring, asks TraiTrai has sought views on the maximum call ringing time permissible to ensureusage of phone network resources.
17 Sep, 2019, 06.21 AM IST
Worst over for telecom sector, says secy Aruna SundararajanThe committee has articulated a set of principles that should guide data collection and processing at par with global best practices.
30 Jul, 2018, 11.56 AM IST