COAI backs govt's SIM binding mandate for app based communication services

IANS | December 1, 2025 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Monday welcomed the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) directive mandating Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)-binding for devices for app-based communication services, saying the move will bolster national security and curb cyber fraud.

GoIStats mobile application downloads cross 14,000

IANS | December 1, 2025 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The GoIStats mobile application (GoIStats), which provides on‑the‑go access to official statistical data, has more than 14,000 downloads, Rao Inderjit Singh, MoS, Statistics and Programme Implementation, told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Monday.

Mahindra's overall sales grow 19 pc to 92,670 units in Nov

IANS | December 1, 2025 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Auto giant Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.) on Monday reported that its overall auto sales for November stood at 92,670 vehicles with a year‑on‑year increase of 19 per cent, including exports.