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DoT Orders Sanchar Saathi App Pre-installed on New Phones from 2026

New smartphones sold from March 2026 must have the Sanchar Saathi app for IMEI verification and fraud prevention, as part of a major telecom security push.

COAI Backs SIM-Binding for WhatsApp, Telegram to Curb Fraud

India's telecom body supports new rule linking messaging apps to your SIM card for security. WhatsApp Web users to face 6-hour auto logouts.

Govt Gives WhatsApp, Telegram 90-Day SIM Binding Ultimatum

New DoT rule mandates SIM binding for messaging apps from Feb 2026. Apps will stop working if registered SIM is removed, web versions to log out every 6 hours.

WhatsApp Web May Require 6-Hour Re-login Under New SIM Rules

Indian government mandates SIM binding for messaging apps, potentially requiring WhatsApp Web users to re-authenticate every 6 hours to combat cyber fraud.

WhatsApp SIM Card Rule: India Mandates Active SIM for Messaging

New Indian cybersecurity rules require WhatsApp users to maintain active SIM cards, with automatic 6-hour logouts on web version to combat online fraud.

Govt Mandates SIM Binding for WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal in 90 Days

New cybersecurity rules require messaging apps to stay linked to active SIM cards, with WhatsApp Web sessions logging out every 6 hours to prevent fraud.

India Mandates SIM Binding for WhatsApp to Curb Cyber Fraud

New rules require WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal to log out web sessions every 6 hours and enforce SIM binding from February 2026 to enhance security.

India Mandates SIM Binding for WhatsApp, Logout Every 6 Hours on Web

New cybersecurity rules require messaging apps to link with active SIM cards and log out web users every 6 hours to combat fraud and improve traceability.