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Understanding India's Sanchar Saathi: The Mandatory Cybersecurity App for All New Smartphones
Dec 02, 2025 12:52 pm CST
Sanchar Saathi, a comprehensive cybersecurity platform developed by India's Department of Telecommunications, is becoming mandatory on all new smartphones. This government initiative aims to protect over 1.2 billion mobile users from fraud, identity theft, and device theft, while offering features like suspicious activity reporting and IMEI blocking. Despite its security benefits, the mandate has created tension with manufacturers like Apple and raised privacy concerns among advocacy groups.
Why Reporting Spam Calls Through TRAI DND App Is More Effective Than Simply Blocking Numbers
Nov 24, 2025 09:25 pm CST
TRAI urges citizens to use the official DND app to report spam calls rather than just blocking numbers, as the app enables authorities to trace and permanently disconnect over 21 lakh mobile numbers involved in telecom fraud. Simple blocking only hides numbers on personal devices but doesn't prevent scammers from targeting others.