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India's Telecom Reform: DoT Releases Draft Authorisation For Telecommunication Network Rules, 2025

On 9 October 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released the draft Telecommunications (Authorisation for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2025 (Draft Rules) for public consultation.

India Media & IT

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Khaitan & Co LLP

MeitY Proposes New Media Labelling Obligations Under Intermediary Rules

The Proposed Amendment has been issued under the rule-making powers conferred by Section 87(2)(z) and (zg) of the IT Act, read with Section 79, which provides conditional safe harbour protection to intermediaries.

India Media & IT

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AZB & Partners

Government Sahyog In Tightening Takedowns

The Rule that has been amended, i.e. Rule 3 of the IT Intermediary Rules, details the due diligence to be observed by an intermediary while discharging its duties under the IT Act, in particular, to fall within the exemption from liability for any third party information, data or communication link made available or hosted by them.

India Media & IT

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Obhan & Associates

Law Of Airwaves: Understanding India's New Spectrum Auction Framework

The allocation of spectrum, the invisible yet indispensable infrastructure that powers every modern communication network has long stood at the intersection of constitutional principles, economic policies...

India Media & IT

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Legitpro Law

DoT Tightens Noose On Unused Transmitters, Issues Post Licence Disposal Playbook

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

Understanding TRAI's UCC (Unsolicited Commercial Communications) Rules: Compliance Insights For Corporates

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

Licensing In Sports And Entertainment Industry

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

New Draft Rules For Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services - Old Wine In New Bottle?

India Media & IT

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Khaitan & Co LLP

DoT Issues Draft Authorisation Rules Under The Telecommunications Act, 2023 - A New Paradigm For Telecom Services

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Bridging The Digital Divide: India's Evolving Accessibility Framework

India Media & IT

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AZB & Partners

Department Of Telecommunications Issues Instructions On Inclusive KYC For Persons With Disabilities

India Media & IT

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Khaitan & Co LLP

TPM Newsletter: September 2025 - Non-Tariff Measures

Worldwide Media & IT

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TPM Consultants

DoT Overhauls Telecom Cyber Security, Introduces Real Time MNV

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

New Guidelines To Control Illegal Listing And Sale Of Radio Equipment On E-commerce Platforms

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JSA

Fantasy Sports, GST, And Gambling: The Latest Legal Drama Unfolding

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

UPCOMING WEBINAR: The India Story - A Bright Spot For Global Investments

Worldwide Commercial

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Acuity Law

Aviation Newsletter | August 2025

India Transport

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Dentons Link Legal

Kerala's Right To Disconnect Bill, 2025: A Progressive Step Towards Work-Life Balance

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

EPFO Liberalises Provident Fund Withdrawal Norms: 100% Of Eligible Balance Permitted

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Draft National Telecom Policy – 2025

On July 24, 2025, the Department of Telecommunications ("DoT") released the Draft National Telecom Policy 2025 ("Draft NTP-25") for public consultation.

India Media & IT

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JSA

TRAI Launches Digital Consent Management Pilot With RBI

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (‘TRAI'), in partnership with the RBI has initiated a pilot project to implement a digital consent management system aimed at verifying consumer...

India Media & IT

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AZB & Partners

Tech Ticker Issue 68 — July 2025

Don't Ju-ly (read: you lie) you missed us, right? This edition marks a whole year of this new Ticker team, and we are so grateful for all the love...

India Technology

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Ikigai Law

Towards Accessible Telecom Services: DoT Implements Pragya Prasun Directives For PwDs

In a significant move to strengthen digital inclusivity and uphold constitutional rights, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications...

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

Draft National Telecom Policy 2025: Potential To Unlock The Gateway To The Future

India Media & IT

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Changes To KYC Requirements For Internet Telephony Services

India Media & IT

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AZB & Partners

DoT Issues Additional Security Conditions For Provision Of GMPCS Services

India Media & IT

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AZB & Partners

Notification Of Rules Under Telecommunications Act, 2023

India Media & IT

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AZB & Partners

Notification Of Draft Rules Under Telecommunications Act, 2023

India Media & IT

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AZB & Partners

Psychological And Social Drivers Of Terrorism: Understanding Radicalization And Prevention

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

Data Privacy AI And Technology Newsletter | July 2025

India Media & IT

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Dentons Link Legal

Key Highlights Of Draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025

India Media & IT

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AK & Partners

Update – Security Conditions Under The GMPCS License

India Media & IT

AP

AZB & Partners

Are The Stakes Too High: Implications Of Bringing Online Real-Money Gaming Companies Under The Prevention Of Money Laundering Act, 2002

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Data Privacy AI And Technology Newsletter | July 2025

Welcome to the July 2025 edition of the Data Privacy, AI and Technology Newsletter. This issue captures the key developments from June 2025 across India's evolving regulatory and innovation landscape in technology...

India Media & IT

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Dentons Link Legal

Key Highlights Of Draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025

The Ministry of Communications ("MoC"), through the Department of Telecommunications ("DoT"), has released the Draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025 ("Draft Rules") to strengthen India's cybersecurity in the telecom sector and improve the security of telecom networks.

India Media & IT

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AK & Partners

Update – Security Conditions Under The GMPCS License

In recent times, due to the liberalization of the satellite communications sector in India, various entities have been working towards obtaining the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite...

India Media & IT

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AZB & Partners

Are The Stakes Too High: Implications Of Bringing Online Real-Money Gaming Companies Under The Prevention Of Money Laundering Act, 2002

In January 2025, the Enforcement Directorate undertook an investigation into Fairplay1 (a betting application illegally streaming Indian Premier League cricket) and four other firms...

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Draft Amendments To The Telecom Cybersecurity Rules: Strengthening Cybersecurity Or Regulatory Overreach?

India Media & IT

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Radio Telephone Operator (Restricted) Certificate And Licence Rules, 2025: A Comprehensive Overview

The aviation industry is highly regulated to ensure safety and efficiency. One such set of regulations is the "Radio Telephone Operator (Restricted) Certificate and Licence Rules...

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

A Step Towards Meaningful Consent: TRAI's Digital Consent Management Pilot

On June 16, 2025, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India ("TRAI") launched a pilot project aimed at operationalising a new framework for digital consent management. Implemented in collaboration...

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Obhan & Associates

Exploring Business Implications Of TRAI's Pilot Programme For Digital Consent Management

In the current digital economy, consumers start their day by receiving a flurry of commercial communications – either a reminder from the bank, a notification confirming the delivery of a product...

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

The Authorisation Regime: TRAI Releases Recommendations On Network Authorisations Under The Telecommunications Act 2023

Earlier this year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued "Recommendations on the Framework for Network Authorisations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023" (Recommendations).

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Old Concepts With A New Spin

India Media & IT

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JSA

Safeguarding Consumer Communication: Addressing Unsolicited Commercial Communication

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

Simplifying Complexity? Emerging Issues Under India's 2021 OSP Guidelines

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Ikigai Law

Cyber Law: Series 2: Issue 9 - Illegally Recorded Telephone Conversations As Evidence Infringes Right To Privacy

MCO Legals

Classification Disputes On Networking Equipment Forcing A Policy Change

India Media & IT

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Digital Lending 2.0? Breaking Down The RBI Digital Lending Directions, 2025

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CMS INDUSLAW

Supreme Court Reaffirms Finality In AGR Dues: Dismisses Vodafone Idea's Writ Petitions

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

CCPA Issues New Guidelines To Regulate Sale Of Radio Equipment On E-Commerce Platforms

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IndiaLaw LLP

Wringing Consent From Consumers: A Violation Of Privacy And Consumer Rights

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

DoT Releases New Radio Equipment Possession Authorization Rules

India Media & IT

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Pioneer Legal

TRAI Recommends Framework For Broadcasting Services Under Telecommunications Act, 2023

India Media & IT

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Pioneer Legal

Data Privacy And Cyber Security Newsletter | May 2025

India Media & IT

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Dentons Link Legal

TRAI Releases Recommendations On Critical M2M Services And Transfer Of Registration

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Data Privacy And Cyber Security Newsletter | March 2025

India Technology

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Dentons Link Legal

E-Way Bill Online Registration: How To Register Easily?

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Vakilsearch

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