From March 1, users in India may no longer be able to access messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram in the same way as before due to a new regulatory requirement known as “SIM binding”. Under ...

Government refuses extension to OTT platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram for complying with SIM-binding norms requirements.

Open the Telegram app or visit the Telegram web portal. Click on “Log In” and enter the phone number associated with your old account. If you’ve forgotten your password, use the “Forgot Password” ...

Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said that the government would not extend the deadline for compliance with ...

Scindia confirms no extension on Sim-binding rules, emphasizing national security and adherence to Supreme Court directives on AGR issues.

At Rising Bharat Summit 2026, the Union Minister said India is finalising satellite spectrum pricing and working towards ...

The department of telecommunications (DoT) has notified rules which require apps such as Whatsapp, Telegram, and Signal, to log out users who do not have active SIM cards from the services.

Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says no extension is planned for OTT firms on SIM-binding norms, citing national ...

The government's decision on SIM-binding rules will not change because security issues are more important on national ...

The government maintains strict compliance deadlines for messaging apps, emphasizing security measures amid industry concerns.

The Indian government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing SIM binding rules for messaging platforms, with no extension to the February 28 compliance deadline.