Telecom operators have urged the DoT to mandate SMS OTP as the primary authentication factor for financial transactions, as the government orders handset makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app t ...
India mandates all cellphone makers to pre-install the "Sanchar Saathi" cybersecurity app within 90 days, allowing users to uninstall it if desired.
Overview With rising digital fraud, stolen phones, and misuse of mobile identity, the Indian government has introduced a powerful solution: the Sanchar Saathi A ...
The DoT has directed handset makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices and push it to older ones via software updates, alongside issuing SIM-binding rules for communication apps ...
It had ordered mobile manufacturers and importers to preload a government app on all new devices. Read more at ...
Critics warn that the measure is technically difficult to enforce, may disrupt normal usage for travellers and dual-SIM users ...
Many fear the rule will disrupt everyday communication patterns, especially for those who use WhatsApp Web or Telegram across ...
Sanchar Saathi is a government-backed app aimed at improving mobile safety in India. Here’s what it does, its key benefits, why it has been made mandatory, and how to download and use it on your ...
The Indian government has ordered Apple and other smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a state-owned “security” app on all phones ...
Government’s directive to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones sold in India has triggered sharp debate over privacy and digital surveillance.
Expert stakeholders have told MediaNama that true SIM binding for messaging apps may not actually be possible. Read on to ...