
Authorities are implementing new regulations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, and Telecom Cyber Security Rules to prevent misuse of communication channels. These measures require Telecommunication Identifier User Entities to ensure applications function only with an active SIM card. Telecom operators must also automatically log users out of messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal if no active SIM is detected.
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