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December 3, 2025
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as posted by the channelTo India now, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi has withdrawn plans for pre-installing a state-run cyber-security app on smartphones - that's following a backlash over potential surveillance fears. India’s government had previously ordered smartphone makers - including Apple, who had been prepping a legal challenge - to pre-install an app which it claims would track and block stolen phones. The move sparked widespread criticism, with political rivals and privacy advocates highlighting the risk of state surveillance. The withdrawal marks a rare policy reversal for Modi's government.
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