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TRAI's Big Step To Curb Misuse Of URLs In Messages, SMS To Come Into Effect From 1 October

TRAI has mandates whitelisted URLs, APKS, or OTT links for SMS Traffic.

 

Sep 27, 2024, 12:16 PM IST

Received Message From IT Department Regarding TDS? Here's All You Need To Know

According to officials, the message serves as an acknowledgment of the total TDS deposited during the final quarter and the previous financial year.

Apr 04, 2024, 19:03 PM IST

Protect Your Aadhaar Card From Scammers! Simple Steps To Enable Aadhaar Locking Feature

This move empowers residents with greater control over the security of their unique identification data.

Jan 13, 2024, 15:26 PM IST

Android 14 May Soon Bring SMS Via Satellite Feature

Users will be able to use their devices to send and receive SMS messages once the update is released, even in regions where cellular coverage is limited or unavailable.

Jul 23, 2023, 19:06 PM IST

Consumers Lost $330 Mn To SMS Scams In US In 2022: Report

"Scammers use the speed of text communication to their advantage: they hope you won't slow down and think over what's in the message," the FTC said.

Jun 12, 2023, 22:44 PM IST

THIS was the first SMS ever sent in the world 30 years ago; Read interesting history of short messages

The first SMS in the world was sent by an engineer Neil Papworth to a mobile phone 'Orbitel 901' owned by Richard Jarvis on 3 December, 1992.  

Dec 04, 2022, 11:22 AM IST

YES BANK discontinuing subscription based SMS balance alert facility for customers from today, 01 December 2022

YES BANK also provides a subscription based SMS alert facility which enables customers to receive additional alerts such as Debit / Credit alerts even for transactions without any threshold, alerts for Salary Credits, account balance alert at frequencies such as Daily/Bi-Weekly/Weekly/Fortnightly, etc. 

Dec 01, 2022, 08:28 AM IST

YES BANK discontinuing subscription based SMS balance alert facility for customers from 01 December 2022

YES bank however said that customers can use online facilities such as YES Mobile, YES Online, YES Robot to know their balance anytime, anywhere.

Nov 29, 2022, 10:05 AM IST

SBI launches SMS service for FASTag customers; check details here

SBI launched an SMS service for FASTag customers to check the balance of FASTag, through which users will now be able to know the balance of FASTag in seconds. Here is the detail of this new service.

Sep 10, 2022, 21:13 PM IST

HDFC unveiled SMS Banking Services: Here’s how to register, check account balance & mini statement

HDFC introduces a new SMS banking service for its customers. Find out how to register and what benefits consumers will get under the new update by continue reading. 

Sep 06, 2022, 13:40 PM IST

'Merry Christmas'- The first ever SMS auctioned for over 100,000 euros in Paris

Vodafone engineer Neil Papworth sent the SMS from his computer to a manager in the United Kingdom, who received it on his 2 kg "Orbitel" telephone - similar to a desk phone but cordless and with a handle.

Dec 21, 2021, 21:50 PM IST

Now, avail Aadhaar services via SMS, check process to generate virtual ID or lock Aadhaar

UIDAI is offering Aadhaar services such as generation or retrieval of Virtual ID (VID), locking or unlocking their Aadhaar, and biometric locking and unlocking, among others, via SMS.  

Aug 25, 2021, 19:47 PM IST

Beware! Delhi Police issues warning against fake ICICI Bank online banking webpage

This is simply a phishing attack targeted towards stealing the login ID and password and as you click on the link, it will take you to the login page of ICICI Bank. Once you enter the required credentials, the fraudsters will be able to track the same.

Jun 01, 2021, 15:39 PM IST

Your OTP is hacked! Here’s how hackers are stealing your personal information

Exposed by Motherboard reporter Joseph Cox, he said that these hackers are using SMS, which is meant for business purposes, to carry out the attack. He orchestrated this whole experiment by using his personal phone number. Cox further revealed that the hackers carried out the attack in such a way that the victim would not even know that he has been targeted.

Mar 19, 2021, 21:52 PM IST

SMS, internet in Kashmir's govt-run hospitals to be restored from midnight

The services will be restored from December 31 midnight in Kashmir, announced J&K Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal today. 

Dec 31, 2019, 17:36 PM IST

Propose Day 2019: Best WhatsApp, Facebook and text messages to confess your love

Starting from Rose day, Propose day, Chocolate day, Teddy day to Promise day, Hug day, Kiss day and finally the much awaited Valentine's Day.

Feb 07, 2019, 21:31 PM IST

Bhai Dooj 2018: Top SMS, Facebook and WhatsApp messages for your loved ones

This year Bhai Dooj is being celebrated on November 9.

Nov 09, 2018, 09:00 AM IST

Railways SMS alerts on delays to expand to over 1,000 trains

The Railways on Wednesday expanded its SMS alerts for departure delays of over an hour to more than 1,000 trains, including premium and superfast express trains.

Jan 03, 2018, 15:54 PM IST

Texting turns 25! Meet the man who sent world's first SMS

World's first text message was sent on this day 25 years ago by a Vodafone engineer in a pioneering work that went on to become one of the most popular forms of modern communication today.

Dec 03, 2017, 23:01 PM IST

Don't share Aadhaar details via SMS: LIC cautions policyholders

LIC said no facility to link Aadhaar number to policies is available through SMS.

Nov 28, 2017, 11:35 AM IST