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Govt delays security testing requirements for broadband gears amid US pressure

April 12, 2025 10:06 pm

With this concession, India moves to remove certain non-tariff trade barriers as it discusses a bilateral trade agreement with the US, which has criticised New Delhi over its business environment for American companies.

TV Ramachandran is the president of Broadband India Forum, an industry body that counts big tech companies and internet service providers as its members.

‘AI, subsea cables, and data centres are vitally interconnected’: Head of Broadband India Forum

April 11, 2025 4:30 pm

TV Ramachandran, president of the Broadband India Forum (BIF), said that subsea cables are essential if India aims to be a global data hub.

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Satellite spectrum, a high stakes game

October 18, 2024 11:17 pm

Now that there is clarity on satellite spectrum, regulator should address other issues to ensure healthy competition, a vibrant industry

Govt rolls out new system to block fraudulent calls originating from abroad

October 07, 2024 8:29 pm

The new anti-spam mechanism has reportedly stopped over 4.5 million spoof calls from entering the Indian telecom network.

Key rules proposed by DoT under the new Telecom Act: All you need to know

September 06, 2024 9:32 am

Here is a complete overview of the various rules drawn up by the DoT to set the Telecom Act into motion.

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Incoming calls for service, transaction will display 160 as prefix

May 28, 2024 10:31 pm

The 10-digit number series has been designed by the DoT in a manner that telecom subscribers will get an idea about calling entities as well as the telecom operator and the place from where it has originated.

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KYC verification for SIM cards to soon go fully digital

April 08, 2023 6:01 am

In order to identify fraud SIM cards and block them, solutions powered by AI and facial recognition for telecom SIM subscriber verification (ASTR) is also being implemented by the government pan-India.

India's first quantum computing-based telecom network link now operational: Ashwini Vaishnaw

March 27, 2023 12:21 pm

Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said the country's first quantum computing-based telecom network link is now operational in the national capital.

How to find lost or stolen phone through CEIR portal

April 11, 2023 9:02 am

CEIR website by the Department of Telecommunications, Govt of India can be used to block stolen and lost smartphones.

DoT asks Trai to add stricter benchmark in telecom service quality norms

February 15, 2023 11:19 am

The move comes after DoT collected feedback from the public through an IVRS (interactive voice response system) call around call drop, quality of calls etc.

‘Violence in Nepal is heart-rending’: PM Modi expresses concern as KP Sharma Oli resigns

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed worry about the turmoil in Nepal and stressed the need for peace and stability. The Nepal Army and security officials called for dialogue to restore order amidst growing protests and the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. The Indian government issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens, advising against travel until the situation improves.

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