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Sunday, April 5, 2026
TopicTelecom Regulatory Authority of India

Topic: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

Two strikes & you’re out: New TRAI manual introduces sweeping changes to cable TV and DTH audits

Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual 2026 comes into force from 1 April. It replaces 2019 version of manual & is most significant rewrite of India's pay TV audit framework in 7 years. 

Sanchar Saathi U-turn shows India’s cybersecurity strategy is broken

After the withdrawal of the Sanchar Saathi mandate, focus must shift to real solutions for fighting spam.

With cap on tariffs, govt makes yet another attempt to revitalise its public WiFi scheme PM-WANI

Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) is aimed at increasing Internet access in country but has failed to garner traction over 4 years since its inception.

TRAI proposes new framework for ground-based broadcasters

The current guidelines, issued by MIB in 2022, mandate satellite transmission for TV channel distribution.

TRAI launches upgraded website to enhanc user experience

New features facilitate sharing of regulatory information across stakeholders.

India’s new SMS traceability framework goes live

TRAI's blockchain-based DLT ensures end-to-end traceability for commercial messages.

Tired of spam calls? Your data is more at risk than your peace

In Part-3 of this interactive 3-part series, ThePrint looks at loopholes in the system, the need to fix accountability and use of data protection law in dealing with the spam call menace.

It’s a spam call. But who’s calling? A deep dive into the lives of telemarketers

In Part-2 of this 3-part series on the menace of spam calls, ThePrint takes a deep dive into the world of service call centres, telemarketers and cold-calling.

Inside the murky world of spam calls

In Part-1 of this three-part series, ThePrint explores the origin of spam calls, techniques used by spammers and how easy it is for one to obtain multiple phone numbers.

TRAI issues consultancy paper on digital radio broadcasting

The TRAI has sought feedback and recommendations from stakeholders on various issues related to the formulation of a digital radio broadcast policy for private radio broadcasters.

On Camera

Iraq’s long road to FIFA World Cup qualification is a story of survival, defiance

Historically, football has been used as a lens through which political anger, identity, and resistance come into focus. From Mohun Bagan to Didier Drogba’s Ivory Coast, this claim can be easily cemented.

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.