Is it mandatory to instal Sanchaar Saathi app in your mobile handset? Govt puts uncertainty to restThe Indian government has clarified that installing the Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones is not mandatory, reversing an earlier proposal t...
03 Dec, 2025, 06.19 PM IST
Govt removes mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi App amid Oppn's 'snooping' claimsThe Centre has withdrawn its directive mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app on smartphones following priva...
03 Dec, 2025, 03.46 PM IST
Sanchar Saathi app row: Congress seeks discussion in Parliament flagging privacy riskIndia's opposition party, Congress, has raised serious privacy concerns over the government's directive to preload the 'Sanchar Saathi' app...
03 Dec, 2025, 11.33 AM IST
Sanchar Saathi app downloads jump 10 times on Tuesday: DoT sourcesDownloads of the government’s Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app surged to six lakh in a day after a new pre-installation order, despite priv...
03 Dec, 2025, 10.57 AM IST
Users can delete Sanchar Saathi app from smartphones, says ScindiaCommunications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia addressed concerns regarding the Sanchar Saathi app. He clarified that while the app will be p...
03 Dec, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Purpose is to provide security, end frauds, track stolen phones: BJP on Sanchar Saathi appThe BJP has refuted opposition claims that the Sanchar Saathi app is for government snooping, asserting its purpose is to enhance user safe...
03 Dec, 2025, 01.01 AM IST
Government bid to snoop and create surveillance state: Opposition on Sanchar Saathi appOpposition parties have strongly criticized the Centre's decision to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi app on new mobile phones. Leaders from C...
03 Dec, 2025, 12.56 AM IST
Apple to discuss Sanchar Saathi app order with govt, may not follow in its current formApple and Samsung will engage with the government regarding the Sanchar Saathi app pre-installation directive. The directive mandates the a...
02 Dec, 2025, 10.35 PM IST
Sanchar Saathi discussed with mobile cos in working group, Apple not participated: Mos TelecomThe Sanchar Saathi app aims to combat online fraud and track lost phones. Discussions have occurred with most mobile manufacturers, excludi...
02 Dec, 2025, 08.19 PM IST
Sanchar Saathi app controversy explained: Why the govt is pushing this 2-year-old tool, how it works, and why users are worriedSanchar Saathi app: India's Department of Telecommunications now requires all new smartphones sold in the country to come with the Sanchar ...
02 Dec, 2025, 03.08 PM IST
Making anything compulsory in democracy is troubling: Shashi Tharoor on Sanchar Saathi app rowThe government is mandating the Sanchar Saathi fraud reporting app on all new mobile phones. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor question...
02 Dec, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
‘You can delete Sanchar Saathi as per your wish’: Scindia on govt’s tracking app after ‘snooping’ rowUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia defended the Sanchar Saathi app against surveillance allegations, emphasising its consumer safety benef...
02 Dec, 2025, 01.48 PM IST
Govt's Sanchar Saathi and SIM-binding mandates a privacy concern, may hit business model: ExpertsNew government directives for OTT apps and phone makers are causing concern. These rules mandate SIM binding for communication apps and pre...
02 Dec, 2025, 09.22 AM IST
DoT's Sanchar Saathi traces over 20 lakh lost, stolen phones: MoS TelecomThe telecom department's Sanchar Saathi platform has successfully traced over 20 lakh lost or stolen mobile phones, as stated by Minister C...
20 Jun, 2025, 09.00 PM IST
Govt declares war against fraud with Sanchar Saathi app; Now report suspected fraud directly from mobile phone call logsSanchar Saathi app: New app called Sanchar Saathi launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on January 15, 2025 to help combat cyb...
20 Jan, 2025, 10.19 AM IST
Crackdown on fraud communications: DoT launches Sanchar Saathi mobile appThe Telecom Department launched Sanchar Saathi, a mobile app designed to easily report suspected fraud communications. Minister Jyotiradity...
17 Jan, 2025, 12.49 PM IST
How to track and block your lost or stolen mobile phone. Here is the complete guideLosing a smartphone can be a frustrating experience, but with the Sanchar Saathi portal, you can track and block your lost device easily. T...
17 May, 2023, 11.17 AM IST