<h1>Sanchar Saathi app mandated on new phones; government says users may delete it and it won't read messages.</h1> The government directed manufacturers to preload the state-run Sanchar Saathi app on new devices as a cybersecurity and fraud-prevention measure, stating users may delete it and that it remains dormant until registration; officials assert it cannot read messages, listen to calls, or access personal data, and is intended to secure devices, track stolen mobiles, and assist in recovery, while the opposition alleges privacy intrusion and demands rollback.