Sanchar Saathi App Row: Government Says ‘No Snooping, You Can Delete it.
The government has asked phone makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones. Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says the app is optional, can be deleted, and does not monitor calls. This article explains what the directive means, why companies like Apple and Xiaomi are worried, how the app helps users fight fraud, and…