The mobile application for the Sanchar Saathi was launched earlier this year as part of the government's efforts to combat cybercrime.

Apple does not plan to comply with the mandate to preload mobile handsets with the 'Sanchar Saathi' app and will convey its concerns before the Indian government, Reuters reported on

India’s move to mandate the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices has raised questions at Apple. The tech giant is considering delaying or challenging the requireme

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.

Apple believes the Sanchar Saathi preload mandate raises privacy and security concerns and plans to take up the issue with the government.

Cybersecurity experts explain what Sanchar Saathi can and cannot solve as India expands the app to all smartphones, raising questions about fraud prevention and privacy.

The Indian government confidentially ordered companies like Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi to install the Sanchar Saathi app on their new phones.