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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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
