digital privacy
Sanchar Saathi App Security Analysis: Forensic Investigation Reveals Limited Privacy Concerns
Dec 12, 2025 10:19 pm CST
A comprehensive forensic analysis conducted by NDTV's OSINT team and cybersecurity experts reveals that the controversial Sanchar Saathi app does not appear to engage in widespread surveillance as feared. While the app does collect certain call data and requires various permissions, security measures are in place, and the investigation found no evidence of extensive user monitoring or data misuse.
Sanchar Saathi App: Communications Minister Confirms Users Can Delete Pre-installed Cybersecurity App Amid Privacy Concerns
Dec 02, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies that the government-mandated Sanchar Saathi app, which will be pre-installed on all new mobile phones in India, can be deleted by users. This announcement comes amid significant opposition criticism regarding potential privacy violations, with the minister emphasizing that the app is voluntary and designed to protect citizens from the growing threat of cyberfraud.
Delhi Court Upholds Right to be Forgotten: Banker Exonerated in Moser Baer Case Wins Digital Privacy Protection
Nov 29, 2025 12:36 am CST
A landmark ruling from Delhi's Patiala House Court has enforced the 'right to be forgotten' by ordering media organizations and search engines to remove outdated reports linking exonerated banker Nitin Bhatnagar to the Moser Baer money-laundering case. Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna's decision emphasizes that persistent digital records of dismissed allegations violate constitutional rights to dignity when individuals have been fully cleared of wrongdoing.
Telegram's Dark Side: How a Privacy-Focused App Became a Haven for Terrorist Networks
Nov 11, 2025 06:26 pm CST
Telegram's encrypted messaging platform has evolved beyond a secure communication tool into a controversial hub where terrorist organizations like Jaish-e-Mohammed coordinate attacks, as evidenced in the recent Delhi car bombing. Despite growing concerns about extremist content, weapons sales, and drug trafficking on its platform, Telegram maintains strict privacy policies that limit cooperation with authorities, creating a complex balance between digital privacy rights and public safety concerns.