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- India must leverage its digital verification architecture to evolve into a trust-based economyIndia faces a low-trust economy with high friction, exemplified by complex KYC norms. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted this ...07 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- WhatsApp to roll out SIM binding, tighten curbs on digital arrest scamsWhatsApp has agreed to implement SIM binding and enhanced safeguards against prolonged scam calls, as per a Supreme Court filing. The compa...29 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since January this year: Centre to SCAuthorities are launching a major crackdown on digital arrest scams. WhatsApp has banned thousands of accounts involved in these frauds. Ne...28 Apr, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
- What changes will RBI’s new rules bring to digital payments from April 1?India's digital payments are getting a security upgrade. From April 1, the Reserve Bank of India will require two-factor authentication for...30 Mar, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- NHRC issues notices over alleged DPDP Act violations by AI, social media, edtech platformsThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Ac...25 Mar, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
- New SIM-binding rules begin: WhatsApp and Telegram users to be affected the most. Everything you need to knowSIM Binding: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented a mandatory SIM-binding rule effective March 1, 2026, for all messa...03 Mar, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- No extension to OTT SIM binding deadline: Govt cites security concerns, says messaging apps must comply with March 1 dateCommunications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has rejected calls for an extension on SIM binding for OTT apps. This mandate, effective March...25 Feb, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
- Red Fort blast: Accused used 'ghost' SIM cards to communicate with Pakistani handlersHighly educated doctors used a sophisticated network of "ghost" SIM cards and encrypted apps to coordinate with Pakistani handlers for a te...04 Jan, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- A SIM in your name could land you in court, even if you never used it: DoT warnsSIM card misuse: The Department of Telecom has warned mobile subscribers of potential liability if SIM cards in their name are misused for ...24 Nov, 2025, 03.46 PM IST
- Multiple SIM under your name? You may face a Rs 2 lakh penalty, jail time; how to check SIM cards registered under your nameMultiple sim cards: "The maximum SIM cards limit has been set for nine cards per person, except in the case of Jammu & Kashmir, Assam and N...09 Jul, 2024, 02.29 PM IST
- New SIM card rules from December 1. Here's all about itThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will implement new SIM card rules from December 1, 2023. The govt announced the rules in August ...01 Dec, 2023, 02.56 PM IST
- DoT revises international roaming SIM card rules to enhance customer protection"The revised policy mandates the NOC holders to make provision for providing information regarding customer care service, contact details, ...18 Jan, 2022, 10.58 PM IST
- Aadhaar-SIM notification temporary, government tells SCVenugopal contended that the Supreme Court had ordered verifying phone SIM cards using Aadhaar in the Lok Niti case but a Constitution Benc...04 May, 2018, 07.54 AM IST
- Any ID proof sufficient for new SIM but Aadhaar linkage must later: SourcesTelecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said there is no change in the prevalent rules that mobile phone companies cannot deny anyone a new SI...02 May, 2018, 08.38 PM IST
- Aadhaar to act as an e-KYC get mobile SIM cards, IB ojections to be over-ruledIB's concerns are being addressed but the project cannot be derailed," a senior government official said.17 Oct, 2014, 05.51 AM IST
- Make biometric proof must for SIM card: Delhi Police commissioner Neeraj KumarCut-throat competition among the mobile service providers had led to laxity in carrying out the prescribed physical verification of a SIM a...21 Jun, 2013, 04.21 AM IST
- Mobile dealers under scrutiny for selling SIM cards without papersThree major mobile dealers in the city have come under the scanner for selling SIM cards without even the basic papers.21 Apr, 2011, 02.12 PM IST
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