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The details of the disconnected numbers were also shared with banks, payment wallets and social media platforms for disengaging these numbers from their respective platforms.
The DoT claims the tool — called Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition powered Solution for Telecom SIM Subscriber Verification (ASTR) — can potentially bring down cyber frauds by detecting and blocking possible fraudulent mobile connections.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government is working with WhatsApp and other OTT platforms to de-register the numbers from their platforms which are found out to be fraudulent.
The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index increased by 1.4% in April to a level of 5,430, according to a statement published on the website of STR.
It’s World Trade Month—and a great time of reflection for the U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai.