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India Rolls Back Mandate to Pre-Install Sanchar Saathi App Following Privacy Backlash

SRINAGAR: The Indian government withdrew its order on Wednesday, mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all smartphones sold in the country, citing the apps growing popularity and public acceptance. The move comes after widespread concerns over privacy, digital rights, and potential surveillance, coupled with resistance from major smartphone manufacturers, including Apple []