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Delhi Police Bust Organized Mobile Theft Gang After Major Heist at AP Dhillon Concert
Dec 11, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Delhi Police Crime Branch dismantled an inter-state mobile theft ring after a 48-hour pursuit, recovering 40 premium smartphones worth lakhs stolen from the AP Dhillon concert. Four Ghaziabad residents were arrested for their sophisticated operation that targeted crowded venues, with stolen iPhones wrapped in aluminum foil to prevent tracking before being sold in the grey market.
Apple's Stance Against India's Sanchar Saathi App Mandate Raises Privacy Concerns
Dec 02, 2025 04:49 pm CST
Apple is preparing to challenge the Indian government's mandate requiring smartphone manufacturers to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app, citing privacy and security concerns for its iOS ecosystem. The directive, which affects major brands including Samsung and Xiaomi, has sparked criticism from opposition politicians and privacy advocates who fear increased government surveillance of India's 730 million smartphone users.