Telcos urge TRAI to regulate OTT apps as spam shifts onlineTelecom firms report most spam now bypasses regulations via internet apps. They urge the regulator to bring these platforms under control. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
HDFC AMC reports cyber-security incident, activates containment protocolsHDFC AMC has reported a cyber-security incident. An anonymous source claimed access to its IT systems. The company is assessing the impact....
18 May, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Google offers changes to spam policy to avert EU antitrust fineGoogle has offered to revise its spam policy, which publishers criticized for negatively impacting their search rankings. This move aims to...
07 May, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposedElon Musk has settled a civil lawsuit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The case involved his delayed disclosure of initial p...
05 May, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Rewiring payments for the AI era: Inside PayU’s transformation playPayU is ramping up its AI-led payments push, building infrastructure for agentic commerce as UPI volumes surge and digital transactions sca...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
IAMAI alleges Trai attempts to regulate OTT platformsIndustry body IAMAI claims Trai is overstepping its bounds. Proposed rules for spam calls may unfairly target over-the-top platforms like W...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Telcos vs OTT apps: Trai's spam rules spark row with Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone IdeaTelcos such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea as well as the Cellular Operators Association of India were united in their de...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Truecaller joins telcos against AI-based number blockingTruecaller opposes mandatory AI-driven blocking of spam calls, emphasizing user consent and the potential inaccuracies of AI models. CEO Ri...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
TRAI proposes AI tools to detect & block spam calls, messagesTelecom regulator TRAI is proposing new rules. Telecom companies will soon be allowed to use AI tools. These tools will help detect and blo...
13 Mar, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
TDSAT to take a call on Trai fine on telcos for failing to curb spamThe Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal will decide next week whether telecom operators must pay ₹141 crore in penalties to TR...
18 Aug, 2025, 08.59 AM IST
Breather for telecom operators from paying Rs 141 cr penalty over spamIndia's telecom operators have been granted a temporary reprieve from paying ₹141 crore in penalties for failing to control spam, as the Te...
18 Jul, 2025, 11.48 PM IST
Telcos seek rules to tackle spam via business communicationsIndia's leading telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, have urged the Department of Consumer Affairs ...
06 May, 2025, 12.29 AM IST
Spam & Jam: Telcos voice concern over Trai's new normsTrai's move to curb spam by restricting call management apps like Truecaller from blocking promotional calls might worsen the problem, say ...
20 Mar, 2025, 08.23 PM IST
Airtel working on tech to wipe out scam, phishingBharti Airtel is developing technology to prevent online scams and phishing attempts for its 380 million mobile users. About 80% complete, ...
11 Mar, 2025, 12.08 AM IST
DoT seeks Trai clarity on bank guarantee encashmentThe communications ministry seeks clarity from the telecom regulator on which licence clauses can be invoked to encash telcos' bank guarant...
03 Jan, 2025, 12.06 AM IST
Telcos, OTT firms lock horns at talks over spam and scamTelecom companies and tech firms clashed over regulations to curb online spam at a Trai open house. Telcos urged for OTT platforms and tele...
12 Dec, 2024, 08.15 AM IST
Trai plans more action to check spam callersTelecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is exploring differential punitive tariffs for spam callers using personal numbers. Analysis f...
29 Aug, 2024, 10.23 AM IST