Govt makes SIM binding mandatory for WhatsApp, Telegram & other messaging platforms
The Department of Telecommunications has directed popular over-the-top (OTT) messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, Signal, ShareChat, JioChat, etc to implement mandatory SIM binding for user accounts. The move is aimed at restricting a rise in online fraud and digital arrests. Government has given a 90-day deadline to ensure their apps are linked to active SIM in users' devices.