Govt withdraws mandatory Sanchar Saathi app order
Facing criticism from industry and opposition, the government has withdrawn its directive mandating pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones. Read the full story.
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Govt Revokes Order on Preloading Sanchar Saathi App
The Indian government has withdrawn its order making the Sanchar Saathi app mandatory for pre-installation on new mobile devices. The decision follows the app's growing public adoption. Read for details.
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India scraps mandatory preload of Sanchar Saathi app
The Indian government has revoked its order forcing smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app. The move follows intense backlash over privacy and surveillance concerns. Read the full story here.
Apple Foldable iPhone vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold in 2026
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Sanchar Saathi App Pre-Installation Now Optional
The Indian government has reversed its mandate for pre-installing the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on smartphones, making it optional for manufacturers. The app has seen 1.4 crore downloads and helps report fraud.
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Govt Clarifies Sanchar Saathi App is Not a Surveillance Tool
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia asserts the Sanchar Saathi app is not for snooping, addresses pre-installation order, and says users can delete it. Learn about the app's purpose and government's stance.
Govt drops mandatory Sanchar Saathi pre-install on phones
The Indian government has reversed its decision requiring mobile makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app. Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia assures no snooping is possible. Read the full story.
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Govt Makes Sanchar Saathi App Pre-Install Non-Mandatory
The Indian government has withdrawn its directive for mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones, citing rising voluntary adoption. Discover the details and impact.
Govt Open to Changing Sanchar Saathi Preload Order
Facing criticism, Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says the government is ready to amend the order mandating Sanchar Saathi app on phones. Get the latest on the privacy debate and industry pushback.
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A major IT system failure disrupted flight check-ins at multiple Indian airports, forcing airlines to use manual procedures. IndiGo, Air India, and others report delays. Read for latest updates.
Air Purifier Sales Jump 30% as Delhi Pollution Drives Demand
Croma sees a 30% year-on-year rise in air purifier sales, with Delhi NCR driving 72% of demand. HEPA filters and neutral designs dominate. Discover key trends and top brands.
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