govt revokes order to pre-install Sanchar Saathi on phones
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These judges include those who authored the historic 2017 Justice K S Puttaswamy (retd) v Union of India judgement, which established privacy as a fundamental right.
Government assures the Sanchar Saathi app is not for surveillance, emphasizing public control over security. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia state
The Government has decided that the Sanchar Saathi app will no longer be required to be pre-installed on smartphones.
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Sanchar Saathi app no longer mandatory on phones as centre government withdraws controversial order
The government has withdrawn its directive mandating all smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app from March 2026. The reversal comes after widespread criticism over privacy and surveillance concerns.
The government has withdrawn its directive mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones following widespread criticism from the industry and opposition. While defending the app's utility for cyber security,
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Centre Lifts Mandatory Pre-Installation Of Sanchar Saathi App On Mobile Phones For Manufacturers
The Centre on Wednesday removed the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on mobile phones for the manufacturers.
While the government has scrapped an order making it mandatory for smartphone makers to preload a cyber-safety app, Sanchar Saathi, concerns were raised in the Rajya Sabha.
The Centre’s decision to mandate the undeletable Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones has triggered sharp political backlash, with opposition leaders alleging mass surveillance and violation of privacy.
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