Mandatory or not, Sanchar Saathi is an unnecessary app. This app solves zero cyber security issues because its functionality ...

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 quietly ordered all major smartphone manufacturers — including Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi, Oppo and others — to ship new devices with the Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed.

An Indian government-run cybersecurity app 'Sanchar Saathi' is seen on a mobile phone in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 AP/PTI The Department of Telecom diktat to all phone makers to ...

The Ministry of Communications has issued a new directive to all major smartphone makers like Apple, Samsung, Vivo and Oppo to pre install new devices with the state owned cyber security app Sanchar ...