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The Indian government has ordered Apple and other smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a state-owned “security” app on all ...

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued new directions effective from November 28, mandating all mobile handset ...

India mandates all cellphone makers to pre-install the "Sanchar Saathi" cybersecurity app within 90 days, allowing users to uninstall it if desired.