Google's Emergency Location Service (ELS) is now active in India, first in Uttar Pradesh. It pinpoints 112 callers' locations with high accuracy to save crucial response time. Learn how this privacy-focused feature works.
Google activates its Emergency Location Service for Android in India, helping UP Police pinpoint distress callers with greater accuracy. Learn how this free feature works.
India's telecom sector achieved record growth in 2025, crossing 100 crore internet connections and nationwide 5G rollout. Read about the digital leap.
Vodafone Idea's stock surged after raising ₹3,3,00 crore via NCDs to fund capex. The move follows a Supreme Court breather on massive government dues. Analysts see further upside.
HCLTech strengthens its telecom portfolio with a strategic $160M acquisition of HPE's Telco Solutions business, aiming to accelerate 5G, AI, and network cloud services for global operators. Discover the details.
Bharti Airtel announces a major leadership transition. Gopal Vittal to become Executive Vice Chairman, with Shashwat Sharma taking over as India MD & CEO from January 1, 2026. Details inside.
Bharti Airtel announces Shashwat Sharma as its new CEO from January 2026, marking a key leadership transition. Chairman Sunil Mittal expresses confidence in the new leadership. Read for full details.
India's hiring activity jumps 23% in 2025, fueled by telecom, travel, and BFSI. The foundit Insights Tracker forecasts a massive 1.28 crore job expansion in 2026. Read the full report.
Sunguvarchatram police arrest four, including a scrap shop owner, for stealing batteries from phone towers. 34 batteries worth ₹5 lakh recovered. Read the full investigation details.
SAR Televenture secures ₹208.46 crore from investors like Founder Collective Fund to fuel its 4G/5G and fibre network expansion. The funds will boost working capital and capex.
Reliance Jio launches a game-changing sub-Rs 100 prepaid plan packed with free Hotstar subscription, daily data, and unlimited calls. Discover the unbelievable benefits and how it redefines budget telecom in India.
India's government reviews a telecom proposal for always-on A-GPS tracking on smartphones. Apple, Google, and Samsung raise privacy alarms. Get the full story on this major surveillance debate.
Learn how India's Sanchar Saathi portal empowers you to block lost/stolen phones, verify IMEI numbers, and combat telecom fraud. A complete guide to using this citizen-centric platform.
India's government seeks more precise phone location data for investigations, sparking protests from Apple, Google, and Samsung. Read the latest on the surveillance debate.
As Airtel and Jio bundle AI tools, India lacks a framework to protect user data and assign liability. Experts call for TRAI to act using AI governance guidelines as a foundation. Read more.
India's telecom department mandates Sanchar Saathi app pre-installation on all phones within 90 days. Apple resists, citing privacy concerns. Users can delete the app. Full details inside.
India's new SIM binding mandate for digital platforms divides tech giants and telecom operators. While telcos support the move for security, digital firms raise serious privacy and cost concerns. Explore the full debate.
India withdraws 22 difficult quality control orders for chemicals, easing compliance, while upgrading standards for telecom, cybersecurity, lifts, and gas stoves to modernize infrastructure.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reveals Sanchar Saathi app's success: 20 crore portal users, 40.96 lakh fraudulent connections disconnected. Learn how this tool fights cyber fraud.
India's DoT orders Apple, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo to pre-install Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on new devices. Get details on the 90-day deadline, app features, and user permissions.
Apple refuses to comply with India's directive to preload Sanchar Saathi app on phones, citing privacy concerns. The order has sparked a political uproar over surveillance fears.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies users have a choice regarding the Sanchar Saathi app. Get the latest on the government's fraud reporting tool and the ongoing debate.
The government mandates the Sanchar Saathi app on all phones. But how will it be pushed to devices already sold? We explain the rollout plan and its impact on users.
Reliance Jio reports robust subscriber growth of 4.2 million in February, solidifying its lead in wireless and fiber broadband markets, according to leading brokerages.
India's telecom department orders smartphone makers to pre-install the government's non-removable cyber safety app. The app has already helped recover over 700,000 lost devices.
India's DoT mandates messaging apps like WhatsApp to require active SIM cards, aiming to curb cyberfraud. Companies have until Feb 2026 to comply with new telecom security rules.
Reliance Jio dominates Indian telecom with 3.5 million new mobile users in October 2024, while Airtel and Vi struggle. Read the complete TRAI data analysis.
Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea raise compliance concerns over India's new data privacy rules, citing issues with minor consent and duplicative reporting. Learn the industry's challenges.
DoT withdraws duplicate Gazette notification, confirms amended Telecommunication Cyber Security Rules 2025 remain effective. New measures target cyber fraud through mobile validation and device tracking.
DoT confirms new cybersecurity measures for telecom providers are now mandatory. Learn how these rules protect consumer data and strengthen India's digital infrastructure.