Panic Button

DoT allows import of mobile phones without panic button till 28 February

The Department of Telecom on Tuesday allowed import of mobile phones without panic button or emergency calling feature till 28 February, 2017.

Deadline to implement panic button in mobile phones extended by two months

The Centre has extended the deadline by two months for mobile phone manufacturers to implement the panic button feature in new handsets.

Women's safety: Technological innovation can help, but cannot actually change people

Who’s going to tell the Tatas and Jains that we have plenty of apps and helplines for women in this country, and none of them work?

Apple Releases iOS 10.2 Beta 3 with SOS functionality now only for India

Apple has released iOS 10.2 Beta 3, the previously introduced SOS functionality is now available only in India.

The Videocon Cube 3 is made-in-India and supports a panic button

Videocon has announced the made-in-India Cube 3 smartphone with support for India’s now mandatory Panic Button.

Videocon adds 'panic button' app across its entire smartphone portfolio

Videocon has announced to add ‘Panic Button’ across its entire smartphone portfolio, starting with the Cube 3 priced at Rs 8490.

Panic button on phone cannot ensure women's safety on its own: IAMAI

Internet body IAMAI today said the use of a high-tech app or a number facility will fail if the response system is not prompt.

Central Railway launches safety 'panic button' feature for women passengers

With a view to strengthen security of women passengers in trains, Central Railway (CR) has introduced 'panic button' system to alert officials in case of an emergency.

Panic buttons, CCTV cameras and tracking devices to soon be mandatory for buses: Nitin Gadkari

It will be mandatory for public transport buses to install emergency buttons, CCTV cameras and vehicle tracking devices to ensure safety of women commuters and the government will issue notification on these norms on 2 June, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday.

Panic buttons on phones should be backed by emergency response helpline, says OTR founder

"The panic button in mobile handsets, supported with a helpline and a strong on-ground response team can revolutionise the safety mindset of all, and particularly of women in our country," said Arvind Khanna, founder, One Touch Response (OTR), in a statement.