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The DoT’s directive to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all mobile phones has led to a major political row, with the Opposition calling it a breach of privacy. The Centre says the move aims to curb cyber fraud and improve security

Union Bank of India is the largest creditor, with MTNL owing it over Rs 3,633 crore, followed by Indian Overseas Bank (Rs 2,374 crore) and Bank of India (Rs 1,077 crore)

The initiative was in accordance with TRAI's revised regulations known as 'The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Services Regulations, 2024 (6 of 2024)' that became effective from October 1, 2024, across the country for wireline and wireless services alike.

Police sources have denied any connections with terrorist or suspected modules.

The roll-out has been done in accordance to the norms set by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for complying to the minimum roll-out obligation criteria, the telecom major said in a statement.

With this, the spectrum availability in the region has gone up by 50 per cent from 40 MHz to 60 MHz

The demand note follows auctions raking-in winning bids of over Rs 77,800 crore, for 855.6 MHz of spectrum