India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a shift in the way messaging platforms operate in the country, mandating the adoption of SIM-binding as a core security requirement. Under the Telecommunication Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, 2025, all major messaging services, including Telegram, and regional platforms such as Arattai, must ensure that their applications remain continuously linked to an active SIM card on the user’s device.
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