TRAI assures no delays in OTP, banking messages amid new traceability rules
New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has confirmed that there will be no disruptions in the delivery of net banking and Aadhaar OTP messages as the new traceability rules take effect from December 1.
To address the growing issue of cybercrime, TRAI had mandated telecom operators to implement a system to track the origins of bulk messages. Initially introduced on October 1, the deadline for implementing the system was extended from October 31 to November 30 due to technical challenges faced by telecom operators.
Recently, a video circulating on social media claimed that the new system might delay the delivery of essential messages. However, TRAI refuted these claims, stating, "This is factually incorrect. TRAI has mandated the Access Providers to ensure message traceability. It will not delay the delivery of any message."
Telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, have been directed to integrate message traceability into their systems. This initiative is aimed at identifying the source of bulk SMS traffic and curbing fraudulent messaging activities. Once implemented, the system will enable authorities to take action against perpetrators of such schemes.
Despite initial concerns from telecom companies regarding the technical complexities, TRAI has assured that the new system will not disrupt message delivery. In addition, TRAI has introduced measures to combat spam and fraudulent activities, including penalties such as disconnection of telecom resources, blacklisting for up to two years, and restrictions on acquiring new resources during the blacklisting period.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
