Policy for Data Sharing: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a first-of-its-kind “Policy for Data Sharing from National Transport Repository” dated August 18, 2025 (Policy).
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A much-awaited move – DoT issues draft rules for Authorisation for Captive Telecommunication Services
On 10 September 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released the draft Telecommunications (Authorisation for Captive Telecommunication Services) Rules 2025 (Draft Rules) under the Telecommunications Act 2023 (Telecom Act), for public consultation. The consultation is open till 9 October 2025.
New Draft Rules for Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services – Old Wine in New Bottle?
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued the Draft Telecommunication (Authorisation for Provision of Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2025 (Draft Rules) under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 for public consultation till 8 October 2025.
DoT issues Draft Authorisation Rules under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 – A new paradigm for Telecom Services
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released for public consultation the draft rules for the proposed authorization framework for ‘main telecommunication services’ (Draft Rules) to be framed under the Telecommunications Act in 2023 (Telecom Act).
Department of Telecommunications issues instructions on inclusive KYC for persons with disabilities
On 31 July 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued instructions to telecom licensees regarding the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) process for the provision of telecom services to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) (Instructions).
CERT-In’s comprehensive Cyber Security Audit Policy guidelines: A bold step towards global best practices and elevating cyber security audits in India
On 25 July 2025, CERT-In issued the Comprehensive Cyber Security Audit Policy Guidelines (Audit Guidelines), marking a significant step towards standardising and institutionalising cyber security audit practices across sectors.
Draft National Telecom Policy 2025: Potential to unlock the gateway to the future
The Department of Telecommunications, Government of India (DoT) has released a draft of the National Telecom Policy 2025 (Draft Policy) for public consultation.
Draft amendments to the Telecom Cybersecurity Rules: Strengthening cybersecurity or regulatory overreach
On 24 June 2025, the Ministry of Communications published draft amendments (Draft Amendment) to the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024 (Cybersecurity Rules) issued under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Telecom Act), inviting stakeholder comments until 24 July 2025.
DoT clarification of ‘International’ and ‘Domestic’ SMS: Key takeaways for telcos, telemarketers, enterprises and OTTs
In the present digitally connected era, messages sent through ‘Short Message Service’ (SMS messages) are heavily relied upon for personal, transactional and commercial communications.