India’s telecoms ministry has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order, raising concerns of data privacy ...

A major national debate has erupted over the government's recent directive asking smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices.

The app, part of a national digital safety initiative, allows citizens to report cyber fraud, track lost phones and verify IMEI numbers.