India mandates all smartphone makers to pre-install the “Sanchar Saathi” app on devices within 90 days to combat fraud and enhance telecom security. The app allows users to report suspected fraud, block stolen devices, and verify IMEI numbers. Critics raise concerns about privacy, as the app accesses call logs and messages, while some users welcome it as a fraud-fighting tool.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/02/india_mandatory_sanchar_saathi_app/