{"id":138833,"date":"2026-03-08T18:38:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T00:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=138833"},"modified":"2026-03-08T18:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T00:08:17","slug":"new-rule-for-running-whatsapp-comes-into-effect-from-today-what-will-be-the-effect-on-your-phone-government-has-a-big-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=138833","title":{"rendered":"New rule for running WhatsApp comes into effect from today, what will be the effect on your phone? Government has a big plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"story-10231105\"><span class=\"jsx-d9b4a3b36103a47d\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-d9b4a3b36103a47d\">March 01, 2026, 13:42 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl\" class=\"jsx-204852691 asubttl\">SIM-binding rules implemented on messaging apps including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal in India from March 1, apps stop as soon as SIM is removed. The government has taken this step for digital security.<\/h2>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-6f57d56423a0b806 jsx-1524453678 artshare impct\">\n<div class=\"jsx-6f57d56423a0b806 jsx-1524453678 artlefticon\">\n<div id=\"rpdred\" class=\"jsx-364ef5cfd78e4498 active\">\n<div role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-364ef5cfd78e4498 rpdrd cp_rapid_read\">\n<div class=\"jsx-364ef5cfd78e4498 rpdtxtwrp cp_rapid_read\">news quickly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.whatsapp.com\/send?text=%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%9C%20%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%87%20%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%82%20%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%86%20%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%89%E0%A4%9F%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%90%E0%A4%AA%20%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%87%20%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%20%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%20%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%AE%2C%20%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%87%20%E0%A4%AB%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%A8%20%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%20%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%A1%E0%A4%BC%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%20%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%B0%3F%0D%0Ahttps:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/news\/tech\/apps-new-sim-binding-rule-for-whatsapp-telegram-and-other-messaging-apps-implemented-ws-kl-10231105.html%0D%0A %0D%0A\u0932\u0947\u091f\u0947\u0938\u094d\u091f \u0928\u094d\u092f\u0942\u091c \u0915\u093f\u0938\u0940 \u092d\u0940 \u091c\u0917\u0939, \u0915\u093f\u0938\u0940 \u092d\u0940 \u091f\u093e\u0907\u092e. \u092b\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0910\u092a \u0907\u0902\u0938\u094d\u091f\u0949\u0932 \u0915\u0930\u0947\u0902! 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In fact, in view of the rapidly increasing cases of cyber fraud and digital fraud in India, the government has taken a big step. Now the major messaging platforms used in the country will have to follow strict SIM-binding rules.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has officially directed several app companies including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, ShareChat, JioChat, Arattai and Josh to ensure that their services work only when a registered SIM card is present and active in the respective mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>This order has been issued under the Telecom Cyber \u200b\u200bSecurity (TCS) Rules, 2024. The companies were given a time limit of 90 days, which is ending on 28th February, and this new rule will come into effect from today i.e. 1st March. The government says that this step is necessary to curb the increasing incidents like SIM-swap scams, fake identity and online fraud.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What will change from today (1 March)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul_block\">\n<li>If the registered SIM is removed, changed or deactivated from the mobile, the respective app will stop working on that device.<\/li>\n<li>The service will restart only after re-inserting the correct SIM and authentication.<\/li>\n<li>Web\/desktop versions like WhatsApp Web and Telegram will auto logout every 6 hours.<\/li>\n<li>To login again, you will have to scan the QR code from the phone which has an active SIM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is the purpose of the government?<\/strong><br \/>According to the government, this system is being implemented to strengthen the identity of users and increase the traceability of messaging apps. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has made it clear that the deadline will not be extended and this is a necessary step for digital security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Industry concerns<\/strong><br \/>Industry organizations have expressed apprehension that this may cause inconvenience to users who use multi-devices or travel frequently. However, the government believes that giving priority to security is the need of the hour and this rule will strengthen the cyber security framework.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 atawrap\">\n<h2 class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 atahead\">About the Author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899\">\n<div style=\"min-height:52px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/jpeg;base64,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\" alt=\"authoring\" title=\"authoring\" width=\"52\" height=\"52\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/byline\/afreen-277.html\" class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 atamail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Afreen Afaq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Afreen Afaq has started her career with Network 18 as a Tech Journalist, and has more than six years experience in &#8216;Mobile-Technology&#8217; beat. She is a high-performing professional with an established and proven &#8230;<span class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 aurpdebtn\">read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"bottomNavDetails\" class=\"jsx-1293521762\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1293521762 atbtlink Location\"><span class=\"jsx-1293521762\">Location:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"jsx-1293521762 link\">Delhi,<\/span><span class=\"jsx-1293521762 link\">Delhi,<\/span><span class=\"jsx-1293521762 link\">Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1293521762 atbtlink fp\"><span class=\"jsx-1293521762\">First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-1293521762 rs\">\n<p>March 01, 2026, 13:42 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/news\/tech\/apps-new-sim-binding-rule-for-whatsapp-telegram-and-other-messaging-apps-implemented-ws-kl-10231105.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 13:42 IST SIM-binding rules implemented on messaging apps including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal in India from March 1, apps stop as soon as SIM is removed. 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