DoT has also removed the mandatory six-hour logout rule for web versions of messaging apps in favour of a logout mechanism based on AI-powered risk analysis
The rules, issued by the telecom department in December 2025, require messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to remain continuously linked to a user’s SIM card
However, industry stakeholders have warned that strict enforcement of these rules could disrupt legitimate usage, particularly for users travelling…

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