The government has defended its directive requiring smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app, stating that the mandate involves no privacy or surveillance risks and is backed by strong legal provisions under the Telecom Cybersecurity Rules 2024, notified through the Telecommunications Act 2023. Government officials said the app has seen an explosive rise in … Continue reading Govt Says No Privacy Risk in Sanchar Saathi Mandate as App Downloads Jump 10x