The government of India has launched a tracking app to be "preinstalled on all mobile handsets manufactured or imported for use in India."

Directive gives companies 90 days to ensure Sanchar Saathi app is pre-installed on new mobile phones.

Critics voice concern as government says its Sanchar Saathi app combats cybersecurity threats for 1.2bn telecom users

India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.

Phonemakers have been ordered to pre-install the Indian government’s “Sanchar Saathi” cyber safety app on all new devices and ensure it cannot be “disabled or restricted.”

The government of India has launched a tracking app to be "preinstalled on all mobile handsets manufactured or imported for use in India."

NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition party said on Wednesday that a government plan to preload a state-run app on smartphones violates the privacy of users and the government needed…

Privacy concerns lead India to rescind order demanding pre-installed cybersecurity app on all new mobile devices.

The Indian government on Wednesday reversed an order that required all new mobile phones to have a tracking app after backlash from the public.