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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Nine killed, 25 injured as state transport bus overturns in Maharashtra's Gondia district
Gondia (PTI): At least nine passengers were killed and 25 others injured when a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus overturned in Gondia district on Friday afternoon, police said.
Citing preliminary information, a senior police official said the MSRTC bus 'Shiv Shahi' was carrying 36 passengers and heading to Gondia district from Bhandara when it flipped over at Davva village under Sadakarjuni taluka while trying to overtake another vehicle.
Nine passengers were killed and 25 others injured in the accident which took place at around 12.30 pm, he said.
The injured passengers were shifted to hospital, the official added.
