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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Home Minister G Parameshwara turns down demand for NIA probe into Suhas Shetty's murder
Bengaluru, May 04 (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday rejected BJP%E2%80%99s demand for an NIA probe into Mangaluru Hindutva activist's murder.
Suhas Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and a Hindutva activist, was murdered by an unidentified group late on Thursday within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru city.
“It is their (BJP’s) opinion. Our view is that our police are doing their job very well. Eight people have been arrested in this connection and the investigation is in progress,” Parameshwara told reporters here.
He said at this stage, there was no need to hand over the case to the NIA.
When asked why no one from the government visited and consoled the bereaved family members, Parameshwara said Shetty had five criminal cases against him.
“Please know that this is a murder case. There were five criminal cases against him. That’s the reason that no one from the government, I mean the public representatives, either me or anyone else, met them,” the Minister said.
He, however, added that the government will ensure that the family gets justice.
“Already we have done our work and we have arrested eight people,” Parameshwara explained.
Parameshwara also said that an anti-communal task force will be constituted permanently in the communally sensitive coastal Karnataka region.
Those arrested are Abdul Safwan, Niyaz Ahmed, Mohammad Muzzammil, Khalandar Shafi, Adil Mehrooz Mohammad Rizwan, Ranjit and Nagaraj.
Following the murder, the VHP called for a bandh on Friday and shops were shut in Mangaluru city.
In view of the tension Parameshwara and District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao rushed to Mangaluru on Friday and held high-level discussions with Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal and Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan to assess the law and order situation.
The ministers reviewed the security arrangements and appealed for calm, assuring that strict action would be taken against those responsible for the violence and disruption.
