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flag India confirms updated telecom cybersecurity rules remain in effect despite temporary republishing error.

flag The Indian Department of Telecommunications confirmed on November 27, 2025, that the amended Telecom Cybersecurity Rules, originally notified on October 22, remain in effect despite an accidental republishing on October 29 that was later rescinded. flag The rules, aimed at strengthening cybersecurity, introduce a Mobile Number Validation platform to prevent identity fraud and mule accounts, require IMEI scrubbing for second-hand devices to combat stolen or cloned phones, and establish regulated data-sharing obligations for entities using telecom identifiers like mobile numbers and IMEIs. flag These measures are designed to enhance traceability, security, and accountability across digital services in banking, e-commerce, and government sectors while maintaining data protection standards.

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