Decoding govt order on active SIM link for WhatsApp, other apps

India has mandated an active SIM linkage for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to work on a device in the coming days, with the government asserting that 'SIM binding' is essential......

Air India grounds engineer as A320 flights operated without valid papers

Air India has grounded an aircraft maintenance engineer and has also set up a committee to decide on possible action against some pilots who were involved in operating an Airbus A320 neo plane......

Apple won't preload Sanchar Saathi app on iPhones: Report

Apple does not plan to comply with the mandate to preload mobile handsets with the 'Sanchar Saathi' app and will convey its concerns before the Indian government, Reuters reported on Tuesday,......

Govt makes Sanchar Saathi app mandatory on all new handsets

The Department of Telecom has directed manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets to ensure that its fraud reporting app Sanchar Saathi is pre-installed in all new devices within 90 days.......

Will 1600 Number Stop Scam Calls?

Trai has ordered BFSI firms to move service and transaction calls to the 1600 series from 2026 to reduce spam, financial fraud, and rising digital arrest scams. Kindly note the image have only......

Advertising doyen Piyush Pandey passes away at 70

Advertising legend Piyush Pandey has passed away. He was 70. Photograph: Courtesy, Nirmala Sitharaman/X The news of Piyush Pandey's demise was shared by columnist Suhel Seth on X on Friday......

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

'If we want to pivot meaningfully from a services-driven economy to a technology and manufacturing-led one.' IMAGE: The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps demonstrates operational excellence during a......

No AGR relief for Vodafone Idea: MoS Telecom

The telecom department is not contemplating providing any relief to Vodafone Idea with regard to adjusted gross revenue, Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said on......

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Even after 50 years, Sholay remains a lasting reminder of unity, shared memories and the joy of cinema, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui. IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Asrani in Sholay.   I......

Sania tells Richa: 'Don't Let Social Media Define Your Day'

'I actually find it quite funny that people who have never held a cricket bat or a tennis racket or a boxing glove in their hand can have such a big opinion about what you do professionally.'......

Asia Cup: Pakistan vs UAE Match Kicks Off After Pullout Drama

'Pycroft will remain match referee for Wednesday's game and if Pakistan don't turn up, UAE will be awarded full points.' IMAGE: Pakistan's players during the national anthem ahead of their Asia......

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

IMAGE: India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delh. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters The union cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved India's bid to host the......