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📱Sanchar Saathi App Mandated by DoT from March 2026 The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India has ordered all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices starting March 2026. For existing phones, the app must be added via software updates. 🔐Purpose and Features: - Verifies authenticity of IMEIs - Blocks stolen phones - Reports scam calls - Helps users check mobile connections linked to their identity 📊Impact So Far: - 50,000 lost phones recovered monthly - 2.48 lakh complaints received - 2.9 crore connection-check requests made ⚠️Challenges Ahead: - Apple may resist, as it has opposed similar TRAI mandates before - Comes alongside DoT’s push for SIM-binding to curb cyber fraud 🛡 The initiative aims to protect consumers from fake devices and telecom misuse while boosting digital security.