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Hackers use OTP APIs for SMS bombing, 44 Indian APIs exposed

Cybercrime Surge in Tamil Nadu: A Call for Vigilance

Tamil Nadu Police warns of a surge in cybercrimes, with Chennai and Coimbatore residents particularly affected. The police urge the public to report scams to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) within 24 hours.

11 days ago

BJP, Shiv Sena-UBT engage in war of words over MNS event

The BJP and Shiv Sena-UBT on Friday engaged in a war of words on social media over the celebration of Deepotsav at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

20 days ago

President, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states and UTs

President Murmu, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states, UTs

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended their heartfelt greetings to the people of several States and Union Territories, including Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu on State Foundation Day.

21 days ago

TRAI releases consultation paper on framework for service authorisations

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday released a consultation paper on the framework for service authorisations for provision of broadcasting services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

23 days ago

TRAI's New Framework for Service Authorisations Sparks Industry Debate

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently released a consultation paper on the framework for service authorisations for the provision of broadcasting services. This is in line with the newly implemented Telecommunications Act, 2023.

23 days ago

Centre issues regulations to rate buildings for digital connectivity

Centre issues regulations on rating buildings for digital connectivity, to help property managers

In a bid to provide a seamless internet experience to millions of people, the government on Friday released new regulations that will rate buildings for digital connectivity and boost the collaboration between telecom service providers and property managers.

27 days ago

Will make all users safe from spam calls and messages: Airtel's Gopal Vittal

As the Centre asked telecom service providers to purge spam calls and messages on an urgent basis, Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and CEO of Airtel, said on Wednesday they have launched an AI-powered spam detection solution that would alert customers in real time about suspected spam calls and SMSs.

Sep 25, 2024

Spam calls: Telcos ban 50 entities, disconnect 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and services

In a bid to curb spam calls and messages, telecom service providers have blocked over 50 entities and disconnected more than 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and telecom resources.

Sep 3, 2024

Digital Bharat Nidhi: A Leap Towards Democratizing Telecom Services

The Indian government has launched 'Digital Bharat Nidhi', replacing the Universal Service Obligation Fund, to democratize telecom services. The initiative aims to improve telecom services in underserved areas and promote innovation in the sector.

Sep 2, 2024

TRAI Extends Deadline to Oct 1 for Whitelisting URLs, APKs, and OTT Links to curb misuse of social media

TRAI has extended the deadline for whitelisting URLs, APKs, and OTT links to curb misuse of messaging services. The new deadline is October 1, providing relief to Indian mobile users, especially for banking and app services.

Aug 31, 2024

Centre notifies new Telecommunications Act provisions, focuses on spectrum utilisation

India's Telecommunications Landscape Undergoes Major Shift

India's new Telecommunications Act, 2023, replaces old laws, addressing advancements in the telecom sector. The Act allows government control of telecom services in emergencies, raising concerns about potential misuse of power.

Aug 31, 2024

Over 200 pc surge in property registrations among Mumbai's elderly post-Covid

Over 200 pc surge in property registrations among Mumbai's elderly people in post-Covid period

The share of overall property registrations by buyers of aged 61 and above surged 204 per cent in Mumbai, increasing from 7,554 in 2020 to 15,276 in 2024, as elderly buyers sought better properties for a stable lifestyle.

Aug 30, 2024

Mobile spam: TRAI issues consultation paper, seeks public comment by Sep 25

TRAI Seeks Public Input on Tackling Spam Calls and Messages

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper seeking public comments. The paper, titled Review of the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR-2018), was implemented in February 2019 to address the issue of unwanted promotional calls and messages. The public has been invited to submit their comments by September 25.

Aug 28, 2024

New Delhi, Principal Scientific Adviser, advisory document, Bharat Zero Emission Trucking Policy, ecosystem, decarbonisation, Net Zero

Govt launches Bharat Zero Emission Trucking policy advisory

Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Union government on Wednesday launched the advisory document titled 'Bharat Zero Emission Trucking (ZET) Policy Advisory' aimed at creating an ecosystem to speed up decarbonisation and help achieve India's ambitious Net Zero 2070 target.

Aug 21, 2024

Centre to launch new EV testing facility in Bengaluru on Thursday

In a strategic move to expand electric vehicle (EV) battery and charger testing in South India, the Union government on Wednesday said it will launch a new testing facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka.