Ministry of Communications

September 21, 2026 1:06 PM

DoT cautions citizens against fraudulent SIM issuance, misuse of telecom identifiers

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has cautioned citizens against fraudulent issuance of SIM cards, misuse of telecommunication identifiers and tampering with International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers, warning that such violations can attract imprisonment of up to three years and fines of up to ₹50 lakh under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The advisory follows recent cybercrime investigations conducted by the DoT Madhya Pradesh Licensed Service Area (MP LSA), which unc...

September 8, 2026 5:22 PM

FRI prevents suspected cyber fraud losses of over Rs 5,000 crore in 15 months

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has prevented suspected cyber fraud losses of more than ₹5,000 crore through its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) in the 15 months since its launch on May 22, 2025, marking a major expansion in efforts to protect citizens from digital financial fraud. The milestone marks a decisive scaling-up of an initiative that had prevented ₹660 crore of losses in its first six months of operation. It reflects the growing role of telecom intelligence in shi...

August 25, 2026 12:53 PM

India Post rolls out upgraded Dak MITRA, Dak Sewa apps; inaugurates 14 renovated post offices

The Department of Posts on Monday launched upgraded versions of its Dak MITRA and Dak Sewa mobile applications and inaugurated 14 renovated Post Office buildings as part of efforts to modernise postal services and strengthen last-mile delivery. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani launched the applications and inaugurated the renovated facilities, with the initiatives aimed at making India P...

August 15, 2026 5:56 PM

India to host BRICS ICT Track in Pune from August 17-21

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will host the BRICS ICT Track in Pune from August 17 to 21 as part of India’s BRICS Chairship for 2026, bringing together Communications Ministers, senior government officials and technology experts from member countries to strengthen cooperation in information and communication technologies. The five-day programme will be held under the theme “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future” and will focus on building secure, incl...

August 15, 2026 1:10 PM

BSNL unveils new digital initiatives, special offers on 80th Independence Day to boost connectivity and customer experience

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday announced a series of customer-centric digital initiatives and special offers on the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day, aimed at expanding connectivity, enhancing digital services and making broadband and entertainment services more accessible. The state-owned telecom operator said it has ordered more than 26,300 additional 4G Base Transceiver Station (BTS) sites for deployment across the country to expand its 4G network in towns, villages and ...

August 15, 2026 1:37 AM

India Post makes history with first-ever drone delivery of Tiranga in Himachal Pradesh

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, India Post on Friday delivered the National Flag, Tiranga, by drone from Mandi Head Post Office to Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh on the eve of Independence Day. Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually inaugurated the drone delivery and witnessed the live take-off from the Mandi Head Post Office. He also interacted with postal officials and the drone operator during the opera...

August 10, 2026 8:17 PM

TRAI rolls out 1601-series numbers for utility, courier and logistics service calls

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has initiated the phase-wise implementation of the 1601-series numbering system for service and transactional voice calls by entities in sectors other than banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) and government organisations. The move is aimed at helping consumers distinguish legitimate service and transactional calls from potentially fraudulent calls made using ordinary 10-digit mobile numbers, while strengthening trust in voice-based c...

May 8, 2026 2:13 PM

TRAI releases draft rules to modernise consumer complaint redressal system

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday released the Draft Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulation, 2026, seeking stakeholder comments on proposed changes aimed at modernising and improving the telecom consumer grievance redressal framework. The proposed amendments seek to update the existing complaint handling mechanism in line with evolving modes of consumer engagement and technological advancements since the original Telecom Consumers Complain...

April 30, 2026 10:20 PM

Amit Shah, Jyotiraditya Scindia to launch nationwide mobile disaster alert system on May 2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia, will launch a nationwide mobile-based disaster communication system on May 2, 2026, aimed at enabling faster and more effective dissemination of emergency alerts to citizens. The system, developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), is designed to deliver critical information during natural disasters and emergencies i...

April 30, 2026 6:51 PM

India Post Payments Bank launches zero-balance SHG savings account to boost rural women’s financial inclusion

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) on Thursday launched a dedicated Self Help Group (SHG) savings account, aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and empowering women-led groups across rural India. The new offering, introduced by the government-owned payments bank under the Department of Posts, is designed to provide SHGs with a simple, zero-cost banking solution, enabling them to integrate more effectively into the formal financial system. Announcing the launch, IPPB Managing Director and CE...