Amarnath

Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims to Enjoy Improved Telecom Connectivity Along Yatra Routes

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a significant upgrade in the telecom infrastructure on July 8, 2024, aimed at ensuring seamless mobile connectivity for pilgrims participating in the Amarnath Yatra. This initiative is a collaborative effort with major telecom service providers (TSPs) including Airtel, BSNL, and Reliance Jio. The upgrade is designed to provide continuous coverage along the Yatra routes. Jul 8, 2024
BSNL

Reports of second BSNL data breach raise major privacy and security concerns [details]

It has been reported that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has faced a serious data breach, a second in the last few months. The breach is said to include sensitive user and operational data. As part of the attack on BSNL servers, the unknown entity is said to possess "SIM card details, home location register data, and server-related critical security keys". Jun 27, 2024