India’s government mandates SIM binding for WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and other messaging apps. Find out what this means for ...

SIM binding is a system that allows a messaging app to function only when the SIM card used for registration is active and ...

Telecom operators have urged the DoT to mandate SMS OTP as the primary authentication factor for financial transactions, as ...

India’s government now reportedly requires all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a state-owned cybersecurity app on new devices. The order was issued on November 28 and gives companies 90 days ...

The DoT has directed handset makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices and push it to older ones via ...

Expert stakeholders have told MediaNama that true SIM binding for messaging apps may not actually be possible. Read on to ...

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced the Telecommunication Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, 2025, ...

The DoT directive follows internal findings that some apps allow users to continue using their accounts even after removing ...

India’s new SIM binding rule could change how WhatsApp, Telegram and other messaging apps work. Here is a simple explainer on ...

India's Union government mandates SIM card verification and six-hour session timeouts for messaging apps to combat cyber ...

The Central government is introducing changes could impact millions who use popular messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, ...

After facing backlash, the Centre has withdrawn its mandate asking smartphone makers to pre-load the Sanchar Saathi app on ...