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India UPI MDR implementation and merchant resistance

16 clusters · 144 sources · last updated

Latest: India considers transaction fees for large UPI merchants

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India is transitioning from a largely free network to a model incorporating a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) to cover annual operating costs. Effective October 15, 2026, a 0.4% MDR w

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Rise of sophisticated AI-driven deepfake impersonation scams

37 clusters · 197 sources · last updated

Latest: Voice cloning technology enables sophisticated deepfake scams

Cybersecurity authorities continue to warn of evolving deepfake scams using artificial intelligence to impersonate trusted individuals. In India, SEBI has warned of the ‘Boss Scam,’ where fraudsters use AI-generated vide

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TRAI prepaid mobile recharge regulation changes

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: India introduces new 30-day prepaid mobile recharge rules

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, to expand affordable options for prepaid mobile users. The regulations mandate that servic

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SpaceX Starlink service and orbital expansion

25 clusters · 159 sources · last updated

Latest: Airtel Uganda launches Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service

SpaceX is accelerating its transition toward becoming a mobile communications provider. Following its August 2026 earnings call, President Gwynne Shotwell announced plans for a commercial mobile service rollout by late 2

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Indian institutional recruitment drives

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Indian institutions announce multiple recruitment drives for 2026

Various Indian organizations and institutions have announced multiple recruitment drives for various sectors. Initial announcements included large-scale hiring from Baroda Global Shared Services Limited (BGSSL) for near

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India telecom security and fraud prevention measures

7 clusters · 31 sources · last updated

Latest: Department of Telecommunications warns of heavy fines for SIM card misuse

In July 2026, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) introduced new security regulations to protect critical digital infrastructure. These rules prohibit telecom infrastructure providers from storing or transmitt

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India television advertising regulation changes

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: TRAI repeals television advertising duration limits

India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the removal of a 12-minute per hour advertisement duration cap for television channels. The restriction, originally introduced in 2006, limited broadcasters to 1

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