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Cybersecurity: ET reported in March that the government was working on new security rules for smartphones that would mandate screening of operating system updates before being rolled out to users, as part of moves to counter any snooping attempts from countries such as China. The rules would also give users the power to remove pre-installed applications, officials and executives had said.

The government has been pushing for self-reliance in the telecom and tech sectors due to national security concerns, but it has also been working to address industry concerns about rising prices and supply chain disruptions.

Broadband Internet: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is examining a proposal to usher in a licensing regime for import of key telecom finished products such as gigabit passive optical network (GPON) OLT/ONT systems, Wi-Fi access points, ethernet switches and wireless radio links, people aware of the development said.

Government has condemned "unacceptable" cement price increases announced by a local manufacturer and has announced several measures as a result. In a statement the Ministry of Trade and Industry said following TCL Group's announcement of a 15 per

Trinidad Cement Ltd (Cemex group) has announced an ex-factory cement price increase of approximately 15 per cent. The price increase becomes effective ...