DoT launches new system to stop fraudulent international calls with telcos

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), has introduced an advanced system designed to identify and block incoming international spoofed calls before they can reach Indian telecom subscribers. All four telecom operators—Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and state-run BSNL—have successfully implemented the system, the DoT said on Friday.