December 3, 2025

India Cancels Mandatory Pre-Installation of Sanchar Saathi App on New Smartphones

India has withdrawn its order requiring phone makers to preload the government’s Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones. The move came after privacy fears and protests from cybersecurity experts and companies like Apple and Samsung.

December 3, 2025

Government Drops Mandatory Pre-Installation of Sanchar Saathi App After Backlash

The Ministry of Communications has withdrawn its directive to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones, following privacy concerns and a sharp rise in downloads.

December 3, 2025

India to Show KYC Names of Incoming Callers to Curb Spam from 2026

India's Department of Telecommunications will soon require all phone operators to display the KYC-registered name of incoming callers. This move aims to stop fake calls and spam. A pilot is running in Haryana. The feature will be on by default and users may opt out of seeing names, while some officials can hide their own identity.

December 3, 2025

YouTube Says Australia’s New Under-16 Social Media Ban Will Make Kids Less Safe

YouTube says Australia’s social media ban starting 10 December will remove parental controls, making the platform less safe for kids. Parents will lose key tools to protect teens, while under-16s can only watch videos without accounts.

December 3, 2025

German Officials Visit KSRTC to See Award-Winning Audio Navigation for Visually Impaired

A German team visited KSRTC Bengaluru to explore Dhwani Spandana, an assistive audio system for visually impaired bus riders. KSRTC’s project, backed by GIZ, has won national praise for inclusive mobility.