Sanchar Saathi app
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.
Indian Government Reverses Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App Pre-Installation Order Following Privacy Concerns
Dec 03, 2025 06:32 pm CST
The Indian government has withdrawn its controversial order requiring pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all smartphones after significant public backlash and privacy concerns. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed that the app, developed to help citizens manage digital security, can be deleted by users, amid opposition claims of potential surveillance overreach.
Sanchar Saathi App Downloads Surge 10-Fold as Government Mandates Pre-installation on Mobile Phones
Dec 03, 2025 01:48 pm CST
The government's cyber security app Sanchar Saathi saw downloads increase from 60,000 to nearly 600,000 in a single day despite privacy concerns over mandatory pre-installation. Officials clarify that users can uninstall the app, which has limited data access and aims to combat digital fraud and verify device authenticity through IMEI numbers.
Sanchar Saathi App: India's Solution to Rising Cybercrimes with 42 Lakh Devices Blocked
Dec 03, 2025 01:00 am CST
India's Sanchar Saathi mobile app has achieved significant success in combating cybercrime, with over 1.4 crore downloads since its January launch. The privacy-focused application has blocked over 42 lakh stolen devices, traced 26 lakh lost phones, and successfully returned 7.23 lakh devices to their owners. As cybercrime incidents surge nationwide, this DoT initiative offers comprehensive protection against digital threats while maintaining strict user privacy standards.
Sanchar Saathi App Discussed With All Mobile Manufacturers Except Apple: Communications Minister Highlights Fraud Prevention Benefits
Dec 02, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Communications Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani explains that the Sanchar Saathi app, designed to combat cyber fraud and help locate lost mobile devices, has been discussed with all mobile phone manufacturers except Apple. With 1.4 crore downloads already, the app allows users to easily report fraudulent calls and messages, helping protect against financial fraud that cost Indians Rs 23,000 crore last year. The minister emphasized that the app collects only limited data and can be installed or deleted at users' discretion.
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.
India Mandates Preloading of Cybersecurity App on All New Smartphones Despite Potential Conflict with Apple
Dec 01, 2025 05:40 pm CST
India's telecoms ministry has ordered all smartphone manufacturers to preload the government's Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on new devices within 90 days. This directive affects major brands including Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, and aims to combat telecom fraud and phone theft in a market with 1.2 billion subscribers. The app has already helped recover over 700,000 lost phones and block 3.7 million stolen devices since its January launch.