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Understanding India's New SIM Binding Requirements for WhatsApp, Telegram and Other Messaging Apps: Security Measures and Industry Response
Dec 03, 2025 02:17 am CST
India has introduced mandatory SIM binding regulations requiring messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to function only with an active SIM in users' devices. The government cites this measure as essential to combat widespread digital fraud, which caused over Rs 22,800 crore in losses in 2024. The directive requires implementation within 90 days, including mandatory six-hourly logouts for web versions. While telecom operators support the move as enhancing security and accountability, technology platforms have expressed concerns about jurisdictional overreach and consumer impact, calling for implementation delays and further consultation.
New SIM Binding Regulations: How WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram Will Change for Indian Users
Dec 01, 2025 02:43 pm CST
India's Department of Telecommunications is implementing new SIM binding regulations requiring WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and other messaging apps to verify active SIM presence. Users must maintain their registered SIM in devices to use these apps, with web versions requiring re-authentication every six hours. This cybersecurity measure aims to reduce digital fraud by preventing app usage without the original registered SIM card.
France Completely Lifts Travel Restrictions on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Following Investigation
Nov 14, 2025 12:47 am CST
French authorities have fully removed travel restrictions on Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was under investigation regarding illegal content on his messaging platform. The 41-year-old Russian-born entrepreneur, who holds dual French-Russian citizenship, had been detained in Paris in 2024 and was previously required to report to police in Nice. According to judicial sources, Durov has fully complied with supervision requirements over the past year while maintaining his innocence regarding allegations of platform misuse.
Telegram's Dark Side: How a Privacy-Focused App Became a Haven for Terrorist Networks
Nov 11, 2025 06:26 pm CST
Telegram's encrypted messaging platform has evolved beyond a secure communication tool into a controversial hub where terrorist organizations like Jaish-e-Mohammed coordinate attacks, as evidenced in the recent Delhi car bombing. Despite growing concerns about extremist content, weapons sales, and drug trafficking on its platform, Telegram maintains strict privacy policies that limit cooperation with authorities, creating a complex balance between digital privacy rights and public safety concerns.
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Reveals Life-Threatening 2018 Poisoning Attack: "I Thought It Was Over"
Oct 03, 2025 03:31 pm CST
Telegram founder Pavel Durov details a harrowing suspected poisoning attack in 2018 that left him paralyzed and near death. After encountering a mysterious item left by a "weird neighbor," Durov experienced systemic bodily shutdown, including vision and hearing loss, respiratory failure, and burst blood vessels throughout his body. The tech CEO kept the incident secret for years while developing Telegram's blockchain technology, with experts noting his symptoms match nerve agent exposure.