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  UK warns its citizens against satellite phones in updated India travel advisory | Know why

  World | December 31, 2024 19:03 IST

  The travel advisory emphasised that prior approval from the Department of Telecommunication is required for listening devices, as well as "powerful cameras or binoculars." Guidance regarding such equipment can be obtained from the High Commission of India in London.

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  Karnataka on high alert after intelligence agencies track satellite phone calls

  India | October 09, 2021 9:47 IST

  The use of satellite phones has been tracked for the third time in a year in Karnataka. Central agencies have gathered information about suspected anti-national activities taking place in coastal districts

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  Government's 'Diwali gift' to soldiers: No monthly charge, calls at Rs 1 per minute on satellite phones

  India | October 18, 2017 20:36 IST

  Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said BSNL will not charge any fee from soldiers for its DSPT service from October 19.

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  22 satellite phones seized from European tourists in north Bengal

  India | February 09, 2014 8:28 IST

  Siliguri: Twenty-two satellite phones were seized from a group of European tourists in northern West Bengal's Jalpiguri district Saturday, a police officer said.Following a tip off from the army, police raided a hotel at Chalsa