The Ministry of Communications’ order dated November 28, requiring all mobile phone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices and push it onto existing handsets through software updates, has sparked controversy
03 December,2025 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
He added that the government is ready to make changes to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) order regarding pre-installation if public feedback requires it. The November 28 DoT order mandates that all mobile phone manufacturers pre-install Sanchar Saathi on new handsets sold in India
03 December,2025 03:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The Shiv Sena (UBT) MP slammed the Centre on Day 2 of Parliament's Winter Session, alleging that it avoided key debates on BLO stress deaths and the SIR process. She also criticised the Union Government's clarification on the Sanchar Saathi app directive
02 December,2025 09:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
His clarification came amid rising privacy concerns over a November 28 government order asking manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones and ensure that “its functionalities are not disabled or restricted”
02 December,2025 07:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
