Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 71-year-old retired officer from Mumbai’s Dadar area was allegedly duped of Rs 1.05 crore after being kept under digital arrest by fraudsters for 10 days. The accused, posing as officials from government agencies, created an atmosphere of fear and psychological pressure to carry out the crime. According to Mumbai Police, the victim, identified as Shreyas Paralikar, received a call from an unknown number on March 4. The caller introdu…
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New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India’s telecom sector continued its growth momentum in the December 2025 quarter, with internet subscribers crossing the 1.02 billion mark and overall telephone connections rising sharply, according to the latest performance report released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Tuesday.The TRAI released its Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.The report showed steady growth in internet users, telepho…
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday released a consultation paper on ‘Review of the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations 2024,’ proposing to refine the rating scale by introducing additional half-star levels.As a significant proportion of data consumption occurs inside buildings especially after the deployment of advanced mobile technologies such as 4G and 5G, making in-building digital connectivity a critical determinant of User …
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) As new technologies redefine the communications landscape, it is essential that we put in place the right regulatory guardrails to foster innovation while preserving fairness, transparency and public interest, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday.Congratulating the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on its 29th Foundation Day, the minister underscored its role as a bedrock institution ensuring fairness, equity, and a level playing fiel…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday released recommendations on the auction of radio frequency spectrum in the frequency bands identified for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT).These recommendations are based on the comments received from stakeholders during the consultation process, and further analysis.According to them, entire available spectrum in the 600 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz and 26…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday said that 7,31,120 notices were issued to unregistered telemarketers (UTMs) found in violation of Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) norms in 2025.As part of progressive enforcement measures, 4,73,075 entities were subjected to one-month communication restrictions, while 89,936 repeat offenders faced six-month communication caps, it informed.In addition, 1,84,482 telecom resources were disconnected during…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday said it has sought the intervention of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to issue appropriate directions to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) for addressing non-availability of the mobile network connectivity on several stretches of National Highways.As part of a comprehensive assessment undertaken by NHAI, 424 locations covering about 1,750 km across the…