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TRAI mandates service providers to flag spammers in real time

Misreporting the quantum of spam calls and messages could lead to a penalty of ₹2 lakh for the first time, ₹5 lakh for the second, and ₹10 lakh for subsequent instances

The amendments notified on Wednesday cover measures including the use of artificial intelligence to check spam but it s not mandatory. (X)
Published on Feb 13, 2025 08:42 AM IST

DeepSeek has US AI firms talking about Jevons paradox and invigoration

No one saw this coming. DeepSeek has the Silicon Valley worried. The fact that they took their most advanced AI model.

DeepSeek
Published on Jan 30, 2025 07:10 AM IST

LPG price revisions, Aadhar card updates: Changes coming into effect from Dec 1

Several key rules changes are set to be implemented in the last month of 2024.

Several key rules changes are set to be implemented in the last month of 2024, including upgrades for SBI credit card users(Pradeep Gaur/Mint. Image for representational purpose)
Published on Dec 01, 2024 11:01 AM IST

Karnataka man loses 1.7 crore to fraudsters posing as CBI, TRAI officials

The ordeal began on November 11 when the victim received a call from an unknown number.

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the fraud
Published on Nov 22, 2024 10:42 AM IST

Cyber fraud gang headed by B Tech degree-holder busted, four arrested

Deputy commissioner of police (city) Agra Suraj Rai, told a press conference here that retired railway officer Naim Baig Mirza had lodged a complaint on August 14, alleging that he received a call from a man claiming to be an official of TRAI. While keeping him under digital arrest, the man made him transfer ₹15 lakh through RTGS to a bank account .

The arrested accused have been identified as Mohd Raja Rafiq from Bhilwara in Rajasthan, Mohd Danish from Baghpat district and Mohd Qadir also from Baghpat district, led by kingpin Mohd Suhail Akram from Karimganj, Assam. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 08:02 AM IST

Noida woman duped of 30 lakh by cyber frauds posing as telecom officials

The caller told her that he is from TRAI and was calling her regarding a mobile number that was used for illegal activities and that SIM card was taken using her Aadhaar card

The unidentified suspects have been booked under sections 308 (2) [extortion], 319 (2) [impersonation], 318 (4) [cheating] of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and relevant sections of the IT Act. (Representational image)
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 06:40 AM IST
By, Noida

Marvel releases teaser trailer for Thunderbolts, fans call cast ‘Dark Avengers’

The teaser trailer of Marvel's anticipated Thunderbolts just dropped, revisiting some of Marvel's most beloved anti-heros — here's what fans have to say

The teaser trailer of Marvel's anticipated Thunderbolts just dropped
Published on Sep 24, 2024 01:49 PM IST
ByAadrika Sominder

TRAI recommends 2-page service authorisation for providing telecom services

TRAI recommended that the details of service authorisations should be in the form of rules.

TRAI has also recommended reducing entry fees for seeking such authorisations.(HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 02:43 PM IST

TRAI seeks comments on how to fight spam

The regulator has also asked if telcos should have the power to fine registered entities that violate the regulations.

The office of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. (Mint File Photo)
Published on Aug 29, 2024 11:25 AM IST

TRAI invites comments on regulations against spam calls and texts, telecom fraud

The TRAI invites comments on the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018, to improve crackdown on spam calls and telecom frauds

The consultation paper titled
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 07:23 PM IST

Telcos unhappy with new quality of service regulations

The Cellular Operators Association of India said that while the quality of service benchmarks have been tightened over the years, “the ground realities have remained unchanged”.

For representational purposes only. (Bloomberg Photo)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 11:52 AM IST

Noida doctor duped of 59.54 lakh by cyber thugs

The woman was also told by the caller that her name featured during an investigation into a money laundering case

Between July 15 and July 16, the doctor ended up transferring <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>59,54,000 from her bank account to the fraudsters’ accounts, and finally realised having duped on July 20 when she called them back to return the money as assured but they did not take her call. (Representative image)
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 06:44 AM IST
By, Noida

Budget: DoT allocated additional 38.76 cr for system to block spoof int’l calls

Multiple scammers masquerade as police, FedEx employees, and others to call victims from international phone numbers that appear as Indian numbers.

 (Representative Photo)
Published on Jul 23, 2024 08:52 PM IST

Trai seeks views on telecom service framework

The consultation follows a request from the department of telecommunications (DoT) for Trai’s recommendations on terms and conditions, including fees or charges, for authorisation to provide telecommunication services under the new Act.

 (Representative Photo)
Published on Jul 13, 2024 11:12 AM IST

Centre lays down new eligibility norms for top positions at TRAI

The amended qualifications needed for top positions at the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and provisions related to spectrum utilisation were brought into effect on Friday, according to a gazette notification issued by the ministry of communications on Thursday to bring into force four sections and one sub-section of Telecommunications Act, 2023.

Centre lays down new eligibility norms for top positions at TRAI
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 06:12 AM IST

Mobile number porting after SIM swap to take 7 days to crack down SIM swap scams

Mobile number porting will now happen only 7 days after a SIM card swap to improve user convenience while also keeping SIM swap scams at bay.

The waiting period to port a number from a swapped sim is now 7 days.
Published on Jun 29, 2024 03:34 PM IST

TRAI’s curious recommendations for content

The media and entertainment industry is amused and concerned by TRAI's content recommendations for the national broadcasting policy, questioning its scope and impact.

TRAI’s curious recommendations for content
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:44 AM IST
ByShuchi Bansal

TRAI to shortly come up with views on regulating apps like WhatsApp, Facebook

TRAI Chairman Lohti said that the telecom regulator will now proceed with open house discussions on framing a regulatory mechanism for these OTT services.

Whatsapp logo(REUTERS)
Published on May 18, 2024 09:26 AM IST

Court closes TRP manipulation case

Court allows dropping of prosecution in TRP manipulation case involving Republic TV's Arnab Goswami as no evidence of wrongdoing found by TRAI, BARC or advertisers.

HT Image
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 08:16 AM IST
ByRutuja Gaidhani

Trai recommends mobile network providers display names of callers

Trai recommends network providers in India offer Calling Name Presentation as an optional feature, displaying names to receivers during phone calls.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Representative Photo)
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 10:36 AM IST

Ex-Railway Board chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti is new TRAI chief

The post of TRAI chairman has been lying vacant for four months since P D Vaghela's retirement on September 30.

Anil Kumar Lahoti.
Published on Jan 29, 2024 10:27 PM IST

First Principles | How Indian telcos are cracking the 5G challenge

It appears that an altogether different business model may emerge out of India even after the recent hiccups faced by the Adani Group once poised to emerge as a significant player in the enterprise telecom space.

Indian telcos may just show the world how to work with tight-fisted customers and still make money. (Reuters)
Updated on Mar 25, 2023 05:32 PM IST

Govt to come up with Truecaller-like KYC-based name display system

The government's decision comes at a time when the number cases pertaining to spam calls and frauds have been on the rise. The KYC-based system is expected to safeguard users against such incidents.

Mohali mayor’s biz partner alleged that the caller warned him and his family of severe consequences if he didn’t pay up. (HT)
Updated on May 21, 2022 04:09 PM IST
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