India, Nov. 28 -- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) amended the Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Rules, 2024 on 22 October 2025 to address critical vulnerabilities arising from the rapid integration of telecom identifiers into digital services across sectors such as banking, e-commerce, and public administration. The amendment reinforces India's commitment to secure, transparent, and responsible telecom operations.

The updated Rules seek to close existing regulatory gaps and strengthen cyber-resilience by fostering collaboration with entities that use telecom identifiers. They introduce several key frameworks to address longstanding challenges:

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