EXPLAINER-What is India's politically contentious Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app?
Published on: Dec. 2, 2025, 2:09 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
India's mandate requiring smartphone makers to preload a state-owned cyber safety app on all new devices has triggered a political firestorm, fanning fears of government snooping in the world's most populous nation. The app, called Sanchar Saathi, or Communication Partner, is at the center of a storm involving Apple, Samsung , Xiaomi and other major technology firms.
