New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- The government has brought all digital services that use mobile numbers - from WhatsApp and payment apps to food delivery platforms - under telecom cybersecurity regulations, empowering authorities to order immediate suspension of user accounts across multiple services simultaneously. The Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025, notified on October 22 , also establish a government-run mobile number verification (MNV) system and mandate database checks before buying or selling used phones. P10
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