India walks back mandatory government app after backlash

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Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha Bangladesh 03.12. 12:31

India walks back mandatory government app after backlash

NEW DELHI, Dec 3, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - India's government amended on Wednesday an order that required phone makers to pre-install a government-run cyber security app, after it sparked uproar over privacy concerns. Earlier this week, authorities had given manufacturers and importers 90 days to comply wi»»»

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Channel News Asia Malesia 03.12. 06:49

India's Congress seeks parliament debate on state-run app for smartphones

NEW DELHI: India's main opposition party said on Wednesday (Dec 3) that a government plan to preload a state-run app on smartphones violates the privacy of users and the government needed to explain itself, escalating tensions on a matter that has sparked surveillance fears. The Indian government h»»»

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The Economic Times India 03.12. 02:17

Adani Group plans $15 billion India airports expansion by 2030

Adani Group plans a significant $15 billion investment over five years to expand its airport passenger capacity to 200 million annually. This expansion, including new terminals and runways, aims to support India's booming aviation sector and bolster its airport unit's upcoming initial share sale. T»»»

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The Times of India India 02.12. 22:40

Illegal migrants have no legal rights, says SC | India News - The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Tuesday said intruders and illegal immigrants have no legal right and hoped every citizen is aware of this problem in northeastern and eastern states, amplifying a concern that had prompted SC in 2005 to observe that Assam faced “external aggression and internal disturbance»»»

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Daily Sabah Turchia 02.12. 18:20

Outcry grows as India orders smartphone makers to pre-install govt app

India has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app that cannot be removed, sparking surveillance concerns and a political uproar in one of the world's largest handset markets. The Ministry of Communications' order, issued Monday, asked smartphone makers, i»»»

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Arab Times Kuwait 02.12. 08:35

India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones

NEW DELHI, Dec 2, (AP): India’s telecoms ministry has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order, raising concerns of data privacy and user consent in one of the largest handset markets in the world. The Mi»»»

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