Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-32
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-32
THE HINDU DATED 03RD DECEMBER 2025.
1. Govt. plan to ‘pre-install’ Sanchar Saathi app triggers storm
The Centre’s directive mandating smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app has generated strong political and civil society backlash. Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Chaturvedi, criticised the move as unilateral and undermining citizens’ consent. Digital rights groups argue that pre-installation enables elevated permissions and creates risks of surveillance, especially since such apps may possess root-level access. The DoT claims the app will help curb fraud, verify IMEI authenticity and block stolen phones. However, experts caution that an app with system-level privileges could become a potential gateway for spyware through over-the-air updates. Concerns were heightened as the d
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