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šØ NEW: š®š³ India orders messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, & others to block access without an active SIM.
š Apps must keep your SIM continuously linked, with mandatory verification every 90 days
š Web sessions auto-logout every 6 hours, re-login via QR code
š Aim is to stop criminals from using apps after removing/deactivating SIMs
š Govt says this will help trace fraud, scams, spam by tying each account to a verified SIM
Source: Department of Telecommunications