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  Annoyed by multiple spam calls? Block them instantly on Android and iPhone: Steps to follow

  Technology | November 13, 2025 14:26 IST

  If you’re constantly bothered by spam calls from loan agents, investment advisors, or real estate marketers, you’re not alone. Thankfully, both Android and iPhone users can block these unwanted calls in just a few simple steps.

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  WhatsApp tests feature to automatically block messages from unread users

  Technology | October 18, 2025 13:18 IST

  WhatsApp users are facing persistent issues with spam and bulk messaging. Although the platform has taken steps previously, it is now working on a new feature to block these messages altogether.

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  SMS gets P,S,T,G suffixes as Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL implement new rules: Here's what they mean

  Technology | July 16, 2025 18:28 IST

  New SMS headers have been added to messages to help users identify the nature of messages and reduce spam.

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  Tired of spam calls? Jio, Airtel, Vi users can block them in just one click

  Technology | May 03, 2025 17:35 IST

  By activating the government-backed DND (Do Not Disturb) service, users can get rid of loan, insurance, and credit card spam calls permanently. Here's a step-by-step guide for each telecom provider to help you activate DND on your smartphone in minutes.

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  DoT blocks 1.75 lakh numbers instantly to crackdown spam calls: TRAI

  Technology | April 02, 2025 22:38 IST

  This large-scale crackdown was initiated with public participation through the Chakshu portal, where users reported unauthorized marketing and fraudulent calls. Based on multiple complaints, the DoT identified and blocked these numbers, aiming to curb spam and enhance security for telecom users.

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  Government intensifies crackdown on spam calls, blocks 13 million daily

  Technology | March 06, 2025 13:21 IST

  The government is actively working to combat fake calls. Additionally, efforts have been made to track down hundreds of thousands of handsets involved in these activities.

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  Good news for mobile users: TRAI further tightens rules to curb spam calls, prescribes fines

  Business | February 13, 2025 13:07 IST

  Access providers will now have to take action against Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) from unregistered senders swiftly.

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  DoT's decisive action instills fear in scammers, blocks 1.35 crore fraudulent calls

  Technology | January 27, 2025 15:30 IST

  DoT has taken significant action and blocked over 1.35 crore fake international calls within 24 hours. Additionally, more than 20 aggregators have been held accountable.

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  No more fake calls: DoT pushes telecom companies to implement Caller ID feature

  Technology | January 17, 2025 17:34 IST

  Telecom companies have been testing the CNAP feature, which displays the caller's registered name, since last year. Unlike third-party apps like Truecaller, CNAP is based on KYC (Know Your Customer) data provided during SIM registration.

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  TRAI working on new measures to combat spam calls and SMS, relief for consumers ahead

  Technology | January 06, 2025 15:38 IST

  TRAI will soon launch a project to transfer paper-based user consent for commercial communication to a digital system. It will halt any communication for which consent has not been provided.

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  Jio, BSNL, Airtel, Vi Users rejoice as TRAI action brings relief from spam calls

  Technology | December 23, 2024 14:19 IST

  The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has slapped significant fines amounting to crores of rupees on major telecom operators, including Airtel, BSNL, Jio, and Vi. These penalties were imposed due to their inability to completely eliminate spam calls.

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  Government takes action, readies guidelines to curb unwanted promotional calls, texts

  Technology | December 08, 2024 16:11 IST

  The government is developing new rules to help protect people from annoying promotional calls and text messages from unknown numbers. These new guidelines will also help to clearly separate business communications from personal messages.

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  Delete these 15 fake loan apps now to protect your bank account, over 80 lakh users affected

  Technology | November 28, 2024 9:28 IST

  Researchers from the security firm McAfee have identified fake loan apps on the Google Play Store that are stealing your personal data and sending it to hackers.

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  Jio, BSNL, Airtel, Vi users: DoT blocks 1.77 crore SIM cards as war on fake calls intensifies

  Technology | November 12, 2024 6:43 IST

  The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has also stopped approximately 7 crore fake calls in just the past five days to prevent the increasing menace of fraud calls.

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  Government cracks down on cybercrime, blocks 1.35 crore spoofed calls per day

  Technology | November 06, 2024 11:36 IST

  Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently highlighted government initiatives to protect Indian citizens from cybercrime. He also emphasized that the government is taking strict action against spoof calls.

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  Airtel unveils India's first comprehensive Spam Protection Shield

  Technology | October 10, 2024 19:47 IST

  Airtel's new tool will help to alert customers in real-time to any suspected spam calls and SMSes. The solution is reportedly free of cost and will get auto-activated for all its customers without raising any service request or downloading an app.

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  Government to implement new system to combat spoofed calls following tragic Agra incident

  Technology | October 05, 2024 8:27 IST

  Recently, a woman died of a heart attack during a digital extortion attempt. The government is aware of these fraudulent calls originating from abroad. It is working on a new centralized system to block incoming international spoofed calls.

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  YouTube accidentally bans many accounts, mistakenly labeling them as spam, working to reinstate them

  Technology | October 04, 2024 16:15 IST

  These accounts were removed for violating YouTube's spam policy, but many owners claim they never uploaded any videos to the platform. The company has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix.

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  What is "Cyber Slavery," a new trap for Indian migrants, and what is government doing to combat it?

  Technology | October 01, 2024 7:37 IST

  Indian migrants are now falling into a new kind of trap in the name of lucrative jobs in the Southeast Asia region. They are being coerced into persuading individuals to invest in cryptocurrency apps or fraudulent investment schemes.

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  BSNL follows Airtel's lead, set to introduce AI, ML-driven spam detection

  Technology | October 02, 2024 15:49 IST

  BSNL is constantly improving its service quality to attract more customers. After rolling out 4G services, the company is now working on AI and ML-powered solutions to block spam communications on its network.