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Your SIM May Stop Working When You Reach Ladakh. Here's Why
Many travellers are unaware that prepaid SIM cards issued outside Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh do not work in the region.
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DoT Warns of Up to Rs. 50 Lakh Fine, Up to 3 Years' Imprisonment for Fraudulent SIMs and IMEI Tampering
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has warned mobile subscribers against allowing other people to use SIM cards registered in their names. Fraudulent SIM issuance and tampering with telecom identifiers can lead to legal action. Under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, violations involving fraudulent SIM procurement and IMEI tampering can carry a...
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How to Check Your Mobile Number on Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL
Sometimes a brand-new phone number is hard to remember. And there are times when you have temporarily swapped your SIM and forgotten which SIM card is yours. Whether you are or aren’t in a sticky situation, here are a few ways to quickly find and check your own number.
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Haryana Approves 5 Lakh SIM Cards For Students; Know Who Will Get Them
Haryana government approves purchase of 5 lakh data SIM cards for students of Classes 10 to 12 to enable digital learning.
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How to Activate a New SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
Activating a new SIM involves more than simply inserting the card into your phone. Depending on the operator and connection type, you may need to complete KYC, verify your details and wait for the network to become active. The process is different for eSIMs, which require you to request and download an eSIM profile on a compatible device. This guid...
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Don't Issue New SIMs To Those Having 9 Connections: Centre Asks Telcos
The move will enable telecom operators to identify a subscriber who seeks to obtain mobile connections beyond the prescribed limit and prevent him from crossing such a limit.
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eSIM vs Physical SIM in India: What You Need to Know
For decades, getting a mobile connection meant inserting a tiny piece of plastic, a Subscriber Identity Module or simply a SIM, that was provided by your telcom operator inside your phone. Over the years, SIM cards have gotten progressively smaller, with telecom providers trimming unnecessary plastic housing, which has ultimately led to the mass us...
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Your Phone Says 'No Service.' Minutes Later, Your Savings Could Be Gone
Victims realise they've been attacked only after they receive emails about successful fund transfers or discover their accounts have been emptied.
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SIM Swap Fraud: Karnataka High Court Holds BSNL Liable To Pay ₹55 Lakh For Negligence
The Karnataka High Court ordered BSNL to pay over Rs 55 lakh to Sri Basaveshwara Pattana Sahakara Bank after its staff issued a duplicate SIM without verification, enabling cybercriminals to steal Rs 87.7 lakh in 2019.
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Jena Sims Says She Planned Her Outfit Just To Meet Taylor Swift’s Fiance Travis Kelce
Model Jena Sims shared that Travis Kelce made a great impression on her and her family.
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'Buy New SIM, Get 1 Litre Petrol Free': Telangana Store's Offer Goes Viral
The Telangana Civil Supplies Department has said that it has sufficient fuel storage in the state.
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Delhi Police Bust International SIM Box Fraud In Major Cybercrime Crackdown
Two arrested in Delhi for running SIM box scam impersonating officials in digital arrest fraud.
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DoT Reportedly Extends SIM Binding Mandate Till the End of 2026
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is said to have extended the SIM-binding mandate till the end of the year. First announced in November 2025, the directive intends to curb digital fraud and identity misuse by ensuring that registered identities remain verifiable and linked to telecom subscriber records at all times. According to a report,...
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Over 600 Indian SIM Cards Sent To Cambodia For Cyber Fraud, 5 Arrested In Hyderabad
Officials said the gang had secretly transported more than 600 Indian SIM cards to Cambodia since 2023. Investigators believe these SIM cards were used for online crimes such as phishing, fake calls, identity theft and extortion
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Researchers Discover 'Digital Lutera' Android Toolkit That Can Hijack UPI Accounts; NPCI Responds
The Government of India recently enforced a SIM binding policy for messaging and financial services with the aim of reducing digital fraud and misuse of identities. Cybersecurity experts, however, claim to have identified a toolkit that is aimed at evading these restrictions by directly targeting the Android operating system and accessing messages ...
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Your SIM May Stop Working When You Reach Ladakh. Here's Why
Many travellers are unaware that prepaid SIM cards issued outside Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh do not work in the region.
-
DoT Warns of Up to Rs. 50 Lakh Fine, Up to 3 Years' Imprisonment for Fraudulent SIMs and IMEI Tampering
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has warned mobile subscribers against allowing other people to use SIM cards registered in their names. Fraudulent SIM issuance and tampering with telecom identifiers can lead to legal action. Under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, violations involving fraudulent SIM procurement and IMEI tampering can carry a...
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How to Check Your Mobile Number on Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL
Sometimes a brand-new phone number is hard to remember. And there are times when you have temporarily swapped your SIM and forgotten which SIM card is yours. Whether you are or aren’t in a sticky situation, here are a few ways to quickly find and check your own number.
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Haryana Approves 5 Lakh SIM Cards For Students; Know Who Will Get Them
Haryana government approves purchase of 5 lakh data SIM cards for students of Classes 10 to 12 to enable digital learning.
-
How to Activate a New SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
Activating a new SIM involves more than simply inserting the card into your phone. Depending on the operator and connection type, you may need to complete KYC, verify your details and wait for the network to become active. The process is different for eSIMs, which require you to request and download an eSIM profile on a compatible device. This guid...
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Don't Issue New SIMs To Those Having 9 Connections: Centre Asks Telcos
The move will enable telecom operators to identify a subscriber who seeks to obtain mobile connections beyond the prescribed limit and prevent him from crossing such a limit.
-
eSIM vs Physical SIM in India: What You Need to Know
For decades, getting a mobile connection meant inserting a tiny piece of plastic, a Subscriber Identity Module or simply a SIM, that was provided by your telcom operator inside your phone. Over the years, SIM cards have gotten progressively smaller, with telecom providers trimming unnecessary plastic housing, which has ultimately led to the mass us...
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Your Phone Says 'No Service.' Minutes Later, Your Savings Could Be Gone
Victims realise they've been attacked only after they receive emails about successful fund transfers or discover their accounts have been emptied.
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SIM Swap Fraud: Karnataka High Court Holds BSNL Liable To Pay ₹55 Lakh For Negligence
The Karnataka High Court ordered BSNL to pay over Rs 55 lakh to Sri Basaveshwara Pattana Sahakara Bank after its staff issued a duplicate SIM without verification, enabling cybercriminals to steal Rs 87.7 lakh in 2019.
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Jena Sims Says She Planned Her Outfit Just To Meet Taylor Swift’s Fiance Travis Kelce
Model Jena Sims shared that Travis Kelce made a great impression on her and her family.
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'Buy New SIM, Get 1 Litre Petrol Free': Telangana Store's Offer Goes Viral
The Telangana Civil Supplies Department has said that it has sufficient fuel storage in the state.
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Delhi Police Bust International SIM Box Fraud In Major Cybercrime Crackdown
Two arrested in Delhi for running SIM box scam impersonating officials in digital arrest fraud.
-
DoT Reportedly Extends SIM Binding Mandate Till the End of 2026
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is said to have extended the SIM-binding mandate till the end of the year. First announced in November 2025, the directive intends to curb digital fraud and identity misuse by ensuring that registered identities remain verifiable and linked to telecom subscriber records at all times. According to a report,...
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Over 600 Indian SIM Cards Sent To Cambodia For Cyber Fraud, 5 Arrested In Hyderabad
Officials said the gang had secretly transported more than 600 Indian SIM cards to Cambodia since 2023. Investigators believe these SIM cards were used for online crimes such as phishing, fake calls, identity theft and extortion
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Researchers Discover 'Digital Lutera' Android Toolkit That Can Hijack UPI Accounts; NPCI Responds
The Government of India recently enforced a SIM binding policy for messaging and financial services with the aim of reducing digital fraud and misuse of identities. Cybersecurity experts, however, claim to have identified a toolkit that is aimed at evading these restrictions by directly targeting the Android operating system and accessing messages ...
