IBDF backs MIB TV rating guidelines, seeks extended timelines for rolloutThe Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation is requesting an extension to implement new television rating rules. Key provisions regardin...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Where Do Bed Bugs Originate From and How to Prevent Them?Bed bugs, ancient pests originating from bats, have plagued humans for millennia. Despite a 20th-century decline due to pesticides, they've...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Hyundai Creta Summer Edition launched in India at Rs 12.05 lakh. Check variants and special featuresHyundai India has launched the Creta Summer Edition. This updated mid-size SUV offers new features across several variants. Buyers can now ...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Karnataka taps the brakes on screen time with draft policy to curb student mobile addictionThe Karnataka government is taking proactive steps to combat the challenges of excessive digital engagement among students with its newly p...
01 Apr, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
MIB revamps decade-old TV ratings system, expands scope, tightens normsIndia's TV audience measurement system is set for a major overhaul. New rules mandate tracking viewership across all screens, including OTT...
28 Mar, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Govt to allow data service initially under in-flight connectivityWhile phone use will still be restricted during takeoff and landing, the Telecom Commission has approved lifting the ban at cruising altitu...
19 Oct, 2018, 02.03 PM IST
Ministries' apps must be small in size, work in poor network areas: GovernmentThe size of apps should be kept minimum as large size could desist people from downloading them, say the new guidelines.
11 Jun, 2018, 08.17 AM IST
Instant Aadhaar-linked ID verification for mobile connectionsGovernment is likely to finalise norms by the end of this year that will enable instant identity verification using Aadhaar card biometrics...
08 Sep, 2013, 04.42 PM IST
Department of Telecom examining proposal of taking fingerprint for new SIM cardHe added the suggestion "is presently being examined in DoT and decision on the same is yet to be taken".
07 Aug, 2013, 05.01 PM IST
Trai plans disconnection norms for inactive mobile subscribersTwo hundred million pre-paid mobile connections in the country are not active of which about 55 million have remained unused for more than ...
12 Dec, 2012, 10.29 AM IST
No mobile connection for more than 3 months to any foreign tourist: GovernmentThe government has asked Telecom Service Providers not to provide mobile connection for more than three months to any foreign tourist visit...
02 Sep, 2012, 05.39 PM IST
- Trai seeks easing of mobile subscriber verification norms
Trai seeks easing of mobile subscriber verification norms, saying the new norms will put “unnecessary burden” on operators as well as subsc...
20 Mar, 2012, 03.18 AM IST
- SC to pass order on mobile connection guidelines on March 26
SC today said it will deliver its directions on Mar 26 on the plea for making strict adherence to verification of consumers before providin...
19 Mar, 2012, 07.11 PM IST
- Govt releases guidelines for 3G service, MNP
The new guidelines for 3G spectrum, released on Friday, provides for a reserve price for availing of radio frequency. Sins gadget lovers co...
01 Aug, 2008, 12.45 PM IST
- Verification norms for NE, J&K eased
Subscribers signing up for pre-paid mobile connections in the states of J&K, Assam and the North East may soon be granted relief from the s...
30 Oct, 2007, 02.55 AM IST
- Telcos asked to follow check norms in J&K, NE
The government directs mobile operators offering pre-paid services in J&K and North East to follow check norms on witness.
28 Jun, 2007, 09.30 PM IST
- Telcos to tighten user check norms
Government today directed mobile operators offering pre-paid services in Jammu and Kashmir and North East to follow instructions on verific...
28 Jun, 2007, 05.18 PM IST