The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed that the Sanchar Saathi app be pre-installed on every new smartphone manufactured or imported for sale in India. The order, issued to all ...

The Centre's directive to mobile phone manufacturers, asking them to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on every handset made or imported in India, has triggered privacy concerns. The opposition has ...

New Delhi: The Indian government’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued guidelines for all companies, stating that smartphones sold in India must install the cyber safety app Sanchar ...

As per DoT orders, dated November 28, all smartphone makers were directed to make the Sanchar Saathi app visible, functional and accessible on every handset that is sold in India. (Photo source: IE) ...

Sanchar Saathi app icon and Indian flag appear on smartphone in this illustration taken December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration The government's cyber security and safety app Sanchar Saathi ...

Under the November 28 directive, all handset makers must pre-install Sanchar Saathi on devices sold in India and roll it out to existing users through a software update Sanchar Saathi, the ...