Abstract: We report a highly sensitive refractive index sensor based on a looped micro-deformed tapered fiber. The microdeformation is induced by first shaping the taper into a loop, and then, a ...

In what appears to be a U-turn on the mandatory directive amid privacy concerns, the government now says the requirement was dropped because Sanchar Saathi has ...

Update December 3 2025, 10:43am ET: India has withdrawn its mandate requesting manufacturers to install the Sanchar Saathi app, according to reporting from Reuters ...

Surprising no one, Apple has indicated that it will not comply with a new order from the Indian government requiring it to pre-install a state-run cybersecurity app ...

NEW DELHI: A push by the Centre to curb phone-based scams by mandating a government app on every smartphone in circulation is likely to be opposed by the world’s largest handset makers — including ...

India mandates all cellphone makers to pre-install the "Sanchar Saathi" cybersecurity app within 90 days, allowing users to uninstall it if desired. All cellphone makers and importers must pre-install ...

The government’s mandate on Monday (December 1, 2025) for smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app sparked backlash from the Opposition and from digital rights activists. Leader of the ...

As per this directive, original equipment manufacturers like Apple, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Samsung will have 90 days to pre-install the app on new mobile phones The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) ...

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued new directions effective from November 28, mandating all mobile handset manufacturers and importers to pre-install the state-owned cybersecurity ...

India's telecommunications ministry has ordered major mobile device manufacturers to preload a government-backed cybersecurity app named Sanchar Saathi on all new phones within 90 days. According to a ...