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DoT to make tracking lost phones easier by formulating harsher rules for tampering of IMEI codes

The International Mobile Equipment Identity Number (IMEI) helps security agencies in tracking mobile phones as well as calls made from them.

Citizens worried about mobile tower radiation can now demand an official test

By click of a button, information on EMF compliance status of mobile towers can be accessed.

Mobile tower radiation has no adverse effect on health: Communications Minister Manoj Sinha

The minister said when people are ignorant about things they tend to spread rumours.

Fears over harm from telecom towers put to rest by Courts

Health can't be cited as a reason anymore for denial of permission to set up telecom towers after recent court judgements but the authorities must hasten the process of approvals if call drops have to come down, a top stakeholder has said.