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Centre Backtracks: No More Mandatory Pre-Installed ‘Sanchar Saathi’ App on Smartphones

The central government has withdrawn its controversial directive that required all smartphones sold in India to come with the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app pre-installed. The move follows strong resistance from political parties and reports that leading manufacturers — including Apple — were preparing for legal action against the mandate. According to the government, the decision Read More…

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Sanchar Saathi Not Mandatory: Users Free to Delete App, Clarifies Union Telecom Minister

Amid rising controversy over the Centre’s directive to include the Sanchar Saathi cyber-security app on new smartphones, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has stepped forward to clear the air. Dismissing claims that the app is compulsory, the minister stressed that users have complete freedom to delete or ignore the app based on their preference. Scindia Read More…