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Government Launches 'Sanchar Saathi': The Digital Spouse You Can Never Divorce

3 March 2026 - New Delhi, Delhi

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3 Mar 2026
Location
New Delhi, Delhi
The odd part

A government-mandated app that is pre-installed, non-removable, and invisible, much like the citizen's right to privacy.

What happened

Under new directives, major smartphone manufacturers are now required to pre-load the 'Sanchar Saathi' app on all devices. To ensure maximum 'security,' the app cannot be disabled, deleted, or ignored. While privacy advocates call it a 'deeply worrying expansion of executive control,' the government maintains it is simply a friendly digital companion designed to watch over your every move, log your sessions, and ensure you never feel the crushing weight of digital autonomy again.

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