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‘Extremely disturbing’: Take down content with morphed images, videos of Shilpa Shetty, directs Bombay HC

December 26, 2025 4:48 pm

Shilpa Shetty had alleged that AI tools were used to clone her voice and mannerisms to create morphed images, books, and other merchandise without her authorisation.

DoT directive: 5 in 10 users do not support SIM-binding by messaging apps, survey finds

December 13, 2025 11:18 am

While a majority of respondents believe that continuous SIM-binding may improve safety, many are also concerned about the inconvenience it will cause for those using multiple devices.

Why DoT’s SIM-binding directive raises concerns of regulatory overreach

December 05, 2025 11:28 am

The SIM-binding directive has reopened the debate on the scope of the Telecom Act, and how far it allows the DoT to regulate OTT applications and internet services.

Despite SIM-binding, users of UPI apps are still susceptible to scams.

DoT’s SIM-binding directive: What it tries to fix, where experts say it falls short

December 04, 2025 1:07 pm

While the proponents of the directive claim that it makes traceability of scammers easier, experts have pointed out that SIM-binding could run into several technical hurdles in implementation.

Apple to resist DoT order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds

December 03, 2025 8:43 am

The order caused a furore both inside and outside Parliament on Tuesday, with a number of lawmakers accusing the government of introducing an app that would act as a snooping tool.

Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that users can delete the Sanchar Saathi app from their devices.

Sanchar Saathi optional, clarifies Scindia: Understanding key concerns around privacy, user data

December 04, 2025 11:02 am

Sanchar Saathi App Explained: What is Sanchar Saathi, why has the government directed companies to install it on all smartphones, and what kind of personal data can it access?

A new US study found that children who had a smartphone by age 12 were at a higher risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep than those who did not yet have one.

Indian govt orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app

December 02, 2025 8:52 am

The government said the app was essential to combat "serious endangerment" of telecom cyber security from duplicate or spoofed IMEI numbers, which enable scams and network misuse.

SIM binding mandatory for online messaging platforms: Dept of Telecom

November 30, 2025 7:45 am

This direction would impact companies like WhatsApp, and could pose challenges for users travelling abroad. It is could also act as a potential hurdle in using such services across multiple devices, industry executives said.

CNAP could make third party solutions like Truecaller less appealing.

India could get official caller ID by March 2026: What is CNAP and how does it work

October 31, 2025 5:50 pm

India’s telecom regulator has approved Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) - a verified caller ID system that will show the names from the caller's KYC records instead of crowd-sourced databases like that of Truecaller.