‘Pre-installation not mandatory’: Govt rolls-back Sanchar Saathi order

Can delete Sanchar Saathi; will not operate without registration: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The government has announced that it will no longer require mobile manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi on all new smartphones. The decision comes hours after union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia addressed the Lok Sabha, clarifying that “Snooping is neither possible, nor will it ever be”. Developing story…