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The government clarified that the installation of the Sanchar Saathi app is optional, but concerns remain about it. This statement was originally published on sflc.in on 2 December 2025. On 28th ...

Sanchar Saathi’s mission can be called noble, but watchdogs argue that the app’s deep integration could turn into a full-fledged surveillance tool The revocation of the mandate by the government may ...

India has backed away from its plan to force smartphone makers to preinstall a government app on all devices, following backlash and mounting concerns that the mandate would expand state access to ...

The telecom ministry has directed smartphone companies to preload government-backed cyber safety app, Sanchar Saathi, on all new devices sold in India. The app will be locked on the phone and users ...

Apple is reportedly refusing to comply with an Indian government order directing all smartphone manufacturers and importers to preload a government-run cyber safety app that cannot be disabled on ...

The Indian government is widening the scope of its anti-theft and cybersecurity initiative to cover both new and used smartphones, an effort aimed at curbing device theft and online fraud but a move ...

The Indian government issued a mandate that intends to force smartphone companies like Apple and Samsung to preinstall a state-run security app called ‘Sanchar Saathi’ on phones sold in the region.

India has previously mandated the removal of bloatware and other pre-installed apps on smartphones. However, a new mandate has disappointed the users across the country. Recently, the government has ...

NEW DELHI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - India on Wednesday withdrew a mandate requiring smartphone makers to preload a state-owned cyber safety app called Sanchar Saathi on all new devices following an outcry ...

The Indian government has ordered Apple and other smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a state-owned “security” app on all phones before they are sold to users. Update: As we predicted, Apple has ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Conference on Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms at the Supreme Court, marking 30 years of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).