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Jaya Bachchan gets candid on Amitabh Bachchan’s views on their 52 year old marriage:’Maybe he will call it the biggest mistake of his life’

Jaya Bachchan gets candid on Amitabh Bachchan’s views on their 52 year old marriage:’Maybe he will call it the biggest mistake of his life’

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During a candid interview, celebrated actress Jaya Bachchan stirred conversation by labeling the institution of marriage as somewhat passé. With a playful wink, she admitted to never discussing the matter with her husband Amitabh Bachchan, quipping that he could see it as a significant oversight. Read on to know more. Jaya Bachchan is known for…

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5 countries with water so pure where you won’t need to buy bottled water on your trip |

5 countries with water so pure where you won’t need to buy bottled water on your trip |

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Imagine travelling freely with just a reusable bottle and knowing you can fill it straight from a public tap or fountain without hesitation. No plastic waste, no constant bottle purchases, and no worrying about water quality. For sustainable travellers and backpackers on a budget, choosing destinations where tap water is clean and safe makes travel…

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The Supreme Court has issued a warning to the Association for Democratic Reforms for making unsupported allegations regarding the Election Commission’s methods in validating voter lists. During the proceedings against the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the court encouraged a focus on legal frameworks rather than political posturing or speculative assertions about BLO suicides. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday told ‘Association for Democratic Reforms’ to argue within legal confines while challenging the validity of SIR of voter lists across states and without reciting snide remarks of political parties, after its counsel Prashant Bhushan referred to EC as a ‘despot’.A charged up Bhushan reeled off a set of accusations — SIR is an unprecedented exercise for de novo preparation of voter lists which is impermissible under Representation of the People Act; and an unholy hurry to complete the exercise within a short period has put BLOs under “immense mental and physical strain leading to 30 of them committing suicide”.“A lot of people see EC as a despot as it does not care for the statutory provisions, rules and regulations, and whimsically carries out whatever it feels to be appropriate,” Bhushan said.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi immediately cautioned Bhushan not to deviate from his legal pleadings. “There is no point in making sweeping remarks against EC relying on snide remarks made by political parties (opposed to SIR). Confine your arguments to the legal issues (raised in your petition) to challenge the validity of SIR,” the bench said.Bhushan said SIR was a ruse for EC’s game plan to verify citizenship of residents in constituencies across country. He said citizenship is determined by a competent authority under ministry of home affairs and that EC has no role in this exercise.Earlier in the day, advocate Ashwini Kumar Uadhyay had alleged there were repeated instances of assault and use of criminal force to intimidate BLOs engaged in SIR work in Bengal and other states, and sought a direction from SC to allow EC to requisition the armed forces and state police for preparation of a correct voter list. The bench said, “EC and authorities are competent to take appropriate steps in this regard.”Advocate Vrinda Grover mirrored advocate A M Singhvi, who appeared for Congress general secretary K C Venugopal, TMC MP Mahua Moitra and other petitioners, that SIR was unconstitutional as EC is conducting it following a process which is neither prescribed under RP Act nor in the conduct of election rules.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNavy Chief Confirms India’S Third Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine Soon“Both ‘Rs Must Remember Responsibility”: Bjp Slams Rahul, Renuka Over ‘Dog’ RemarksNo More Disruptions: Lok Sabha to Debate Electoral Reforms Next Week’Imran Khan’s Health Stable, But Facing Mental Torture’, Claims Sister After Jail VisitChina’s Condom Tax Shocks the World Amid Birthrate Drop as India Surges Ahead in Population RankingsPakistan Sparks Controversy With Expired Relief Claims As India Rejects Airspace Allegation StronglyCentre Signals Willingness to Discuss SIR, Asks Opposition Not to Set TimelinePakistan’s Adiala Jail To Open Gate To Imran Khan’s Sister After PTI Fury Forces Sharif, MunirRussia Confirms Su-57 Fighter Jets, S-400 Deal On Agenda Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s India VisitCapt Shubhanshu Shares What India Can Learn from ISS Successes123PhotostoriesJennifer Lawrence’s fitness philosophy: 4 lessons to take from her realistic routine8 animals whose names start with the letter “S”Guava health benefits: 7 reasons why your daily plate needs this humble fruitExclusive – Bigg Boss 19’s Ashnoor Kaur addresses allegations of hitting Tanya Mittal during the task; bond with Abhishek Bajaj; says ‘There’s a platonic love between us’5 timeless quotes by Rumi that echo the true essenceof loveNature’s smartest travellers: 5 animals with homes on their backsFrom Cinnamon Tea to Methi Shots: 8 foods and drinks with proven heart benefitsShah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth: Actors who played both hero and villain in the same film9 lesser-known Biryanis from different parts of IndiaVictoria and David Beckham: Parenting secrets from one of the strongest celebrity couples123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNina Lin ControversyPaige BueckersShedeur SandersDrake MayeOdell Beckham JrStephen CurryJaxson DartGiannis AntetokounmpoCharlie Kirk ControversyYordan Alvarez Wife

The Supreme Court has issued a warning to the Association for Democratic Reforms for making unsupported allegations regarding the Election Commission’s methods in validating voter lists. During the proceedings against the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the court encouraged a focus on legal frameworks rather than political posturing or speculative assertions about BLO suicides. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday told ‘Association for Democratic Reforms’ to argue within legal confines while challenging the validity of SIR of voter lists across states and without reciting snide remarks of political parties, after its counsel Prashant Bhushan referred to EC as a ‘despot’.A charged up Bhushan reeled off a set of accusations — SIR is an unprecedented exercise for de novo preparation of voter lists which is impermissible under Representation of the People Act; and an unholy hurry to complete the exercise within a short period has put BLOs under “immense mental and physical strain leading to 30 of them committing suicide”.“A lot of people see EC as a despot as it does not care for the statutory provisions, rules and regulations, and whimsically carries out whatever it feels to be appropriate,” Bhushan said.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi immediately cautioned Bhushan not to deviate from his legal pleadings. “There is no point in making sweeping remarks against EC relying on snide remarks made by political parties (opposed to SIR). Confine your arguments to the legal issues (raised in your petition) to challenge the validity of SIR,” the bench said.Bhushan said SIR was a ruse for EC’s game plan to verify citizenship of residents in constituencies across country. He said citizenship is determined by a competent authority under ministry of home affairs and that EC has no role in this exercise.Earlier in the day, advocate Ashwini Kumar Uadhyay had alleged there were repeated instances of assault and use of criminal force to intimidate BLOs engaged in SIR work in Bengal and other states, and sought a direction from SC to allow EC to requisition the armed forces and state police for preparation of a correct voter list. The bench said, “EC and authorities are competent to take appropriate steps in this regard.”Advocate Vrinda Grover mirrored advocate A M Singhvi, who appeared for Congress general secretary K C Venugopal, TMC MP Mahua Moitra and other petitioners, that SIR was unconstitutional as EC is conducting it following a process which is neither prescribed under RP Act nor in the conduct of election rules.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNavy Chief Confirms India’S Third Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine Soon“Both ‘Rs Must Remember Responsibility”: Bjp Slams Rahul, Renuka Over ‘Dog’ RemarksNo More Disruptions: Lok Sabha to Debate Electoral Reforms Next Week’Imran Khan’s Health Stable, But Facing Mental Torture’, Claims Sister After Jail VisitChina’s Condom Tax Shocks the World Amid Birthrate Drop as India Surges Ahead in Population RankingsPakistan Sparks Controversy With Expired Relief Claims As India Rejects Airspace Allegation StronglyCentre Signals Willingness to Discuss SIR, Asks Opposition Not to Set TimelinePakistan’s Adiala Jail To Open Gate To Imran Khan’s Sister After PTI Fury Forces Sharif, MunirRussia Confirms Su-57 Fighter Jets, S-400 Deal On Agenda Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s India VisitCapt Shubhanshu Shares What India Can Learn from ISS Successes123PhotostoriesJennifer Lawrence’s fitness philosophy: 4 lessons to take from her realistic routine8 animals whose names start with the letter “S”Guava health benefits: 7 reasons why your daily plate needs this humble fruitExclusive – Bigg Boss 19’s Ashnoor Kaur addresses allegations of hitting Tanya Mittal during the task; bond with Abhishek Bajaj; says ‘There’s a platonic love between us’5 timeless quotes by Rumi that echo the true essenceof loveNature’s smartest travellers: 5 animals with homes on their backsFrom Cinnamon Tea to Methi Shots: 8 foods and drinks with proven heart benefitsShah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth: Actors who played both hero and villain in the same film9 lesser-known Biryanis from different parts of IndiaVictoria and David Beckham: Parenting secrets from one of the strongest celebrity couples123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNina Lin ControversyPaige BueckersShedeur SandersDrake MayeOdell Beckham JrStephen CurryJaxson DartGiannis AntetokounmpoCharlie Kirk ControversyYordan Alvarez Wife

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday told ‘Association for Democratic Reforms’ to argue within legal confines while challenging the validity of SIR of voter lists across states and without reciting snide remarks of political parties, after its counsel Prashant Bhushan referred to EC as a ‘despot’.A charged up Bhushan reeled off a set of accusations…

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Millie Bobby Brown changes her name after the wedding: Noah Schnapp laughs at the hilarious confusion

Millie Bobby Brown changes her name after the wedding: Noah Schnapp laughs at the hilarious confusion

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Millie Bobby Brown has had quite a few different versions of her name throughout the years – and it stands to change even now. After she turned her relationship status to ‘married,’ the 21-year-old had the name altercation yet again. However, her best friend and impeccable actor, Noah Schnapp, got confused with the similar-sounding names,…

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Pumpkin pie vs. apple pie: Which pie is better for your blood sugar |

Pumpkin pie vs. apple pie: Which pie is better for your blood sugar |

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Pumpkin pie and apple pie are iconic desserts that often feature prominently on festive tables, yet their nutritional profiles differ in ways that can influence health, particularly blood sugar regulation and satiety. With growing awareness of diet-related health outcomes, including diabetes and weight management, understanding how these desserts affect the body has become more relevant….

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Libra Daily Horoscope Today, December 3, 2025: Life is rearranging for your growth, not your punishment

Libra Daily Horoscope Today, December 3, 2025: Life is rearranging for your growth, not your punishment

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Today’s energy asks you to slow down and approach everything with softness. You may feel sensitive to noise or pressure, and the best response is not more force, but gentleness. Whether in decisions, conversations or planning, choose the calm route. Your natural balance and charm return when you move lightly. Avoid reacting too quickly. A…

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Public execution in Afghanistan: Man sentenced to ‘retaliatory punishment’ for murder; thousands gather to watch

Public execution in Afghanistan: Man sentenced to ‘retaliatory punishment’ for murder; thousands gather to watch

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A convicted murderer was publicly executed at a stadium in eastern Afghanistan, witnesses told AFP on Tuesday, an act condemned as “inhumane” by UN human rights officials. The Supreme Court identified the executed individual as Mangal. Observers reported that a family member of one of the victims made off with three shots, with thousands of…

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked EC to ‘sympathetically’ consider Kerala govt’s request for extending the deadline for completion of SIR of state voters list by a week beyond the conclusion of local body elections on Dec 13.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi told Kerala govt to submit a representation to EC within 24 hours and asked EC to consider it sympathetically and pass an order within 2 days of receiving the request for extension.Kerala govt had sought deferment of SIR in the state till Dec 21. But EC, through senior advocates Rakesh Dwivedi and Maninder Singh, informed the bench that as of Nov 30, over 98% enumeration forms have been distributed and over 81% have been digitised.Dwivedi said of total 5.5 lakh govt employees, Kerala govt has allotted 25,468 govt servants as BLOs for SIR exercise and another 1.76 lakh personnel for smooth conduct of local bodies elections. Since the two sets of personnel have been assigned different kinds of work and there is no overlap, neither SIR nor local bodies elections would get impacted, he said.Kerala SEC, which is conducting the local bodies elections, also informed the bench that there had been no hiccups in the ongoing process and that on conclusion of elections on Dec 13, the personnel assigned for the purpose will be free to resume their official duties.Singh said since EC and SEC are experiencing no problem in conducting SIR and local bodies polls simultaneously, Kerala govt should not have any problem either. However, advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for a politician petitioner, said political workers cannot visit constituencies because of the local bodies elections. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNavy Chief Confirms India’S Third Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine Soon“Both ‘Rs Must Remember Responsibility”: Bjp Slams Rahul, Renuka Over ‘Dog’ RemarksNo More Disruptions: Lok Sabha to Debate Electoral Reforms Next Week’Imran Khan’s Health Stable, But Facing Mental Torture’, Claims Sister After Jail VisitChina’s Condom Tax Shocks the World Amid Birthrate Drop as India Surges Ahead in Population RankingsPakistan Sparks Controversy With Expired Relief Claims As India Rejects Airspace Allegation StronglyCentre Signals Willingness to Discuss SIR, Asks Opposition Not to Set TimelinePakistan’s Adiala Jail To Open Gate To Imran Khan’s Sister After PTI Fury Forces Sharif, MunirRussia Confirms Su-57 Fighter Jets, S-400 Deal On Agenda Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s India VisitCapt Shubhanshu Shares What India Can Learn from ISS Successes123PhotostoriesJennifer Lawrence’s fitness philosophy: 4 lessons to take from her realistic routine8 animals whose names start with the letter “S”Guava health benefits: 7 reasons why your daily plate needs this humble fruitExclusive – Bigg Boss 19’s Ashnoor Kaur addresses allegations of hitting Tanya Mittal during the task; bond with Abhishek Bajaj; says ‘There’s a platonic love between us’5 timeless quotes by Rumi that echo the true essenceof loveNature’s smartest travellers: 5 animals with homes on their backsFrom Cinnamon Tea to Methi Shots: 8 foods and drinks with proven heart benefitsShah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth: Actors who played both hero and villain in the same film9 lesser-known Biryanis from different parts of IndiaVictoria and David Beckham: Parenting secrets from one of the strongest celebrity couples123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNina Lin ControversyPaige BueckersShedeur SandersDrake MayeOdell Beckham JrStephen CurryJaxson DartGiannis AntetokounmpoCharlie Kirk ControversyYordan Alvarez Wife

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked EC to ‘sympathetically’ consider Kerala govt’s request for extending the deadline for completion of SIR of state voters list by a week beyond the conclusion of local body elections on Dec 13.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi told Kerala govt to submit a representation to EC within 24 hours and asked EC to consider it sympathetically and pass an order within 2 days of receiving the request for extension.Kerala govt had sought deferment of SIR in the state till Dec 21. But EC, through senior advocates Rakesh Dwivedi and Maninder Singh, informed the bench that as of Nov 30, over 98% enumeration forms have been distributed and over 81% have been digitised.Dwivedi said of total 5.5 lakh govt employees, Kerala govt has allotted 25,468 govt servants as BLOs for SIR exercise and another 1.76 lakh personnel for smooth conduct of local bodies elections. Since the two sets of personnel have been assigned different kinds of work and there is no overlap, neither SIR nor local bodies elections would get impacted, he said.Kerala SEC, which is conducting the local bodies elections, also informed the bench that there had been no hiccups in the ongoing process and that on conclusion of elections on Dec 13, the personnel assigned for the purpose will be free to resume their official duties.Singh said since EC and SEC are experiencing no problem in conducting SIR and local bodies polls simultaneously, Kerala govt should not have any problem either. However, advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for a politician petitioner, said political workers cannot visit constituencies because of the local bodies elections. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNavy Chief Confirms India’S Third Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine Soon“Both ‘Rs Must Remember Responsibility”: Bjp Slams Rahul, Renuka Over ‘Dog’ RemarksNo More Disruptions: Lok Sabha to Debate Electoral Reforms Next Week’Imran Khan’s Health Stable, But Facing Mental Torture’, Claims Sister After Jail VisitChina’s Condom Tax Shocks the World Amid Birthrate Drop as India Surges Ahead in Population RankingsPakistan Sparks Controversy With Expired Relief Claims As India Rejects Airspace Allegation StronglyCentre Signals Willingness to Discuss SIR, Asks Opposition Not to Set TimelinePakistan’s Adiala Jail To Open Gate To Imran Khan’s Sister After PTI Fury Forces Sharif, MunirRussia Confirms Su-57 Fighter Jets, S-400 Deal On Agenda Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s India VisitCapt Shubhanshu Shares What India Can Learn from ISS Successes123PhotostoriesJennifer Lawrence’s fitness philosophy: 4 lessons to take from her realistic routine8 animals whose names start with the letter “S”Guava health benefits: 7 reasons why your daily plate needs this humble fruitExclusive – Bigg Boss 19’s Ashnoor Kaur addresses allegations of hitting Tanya Mittal during the task; bond with Abhishek Bajaj; says ‘There’s a platonic love between us’5 timeless quotes by Rumi that echo the true essenceof loveNature’s smartest travellers: 5 animals with homes on their backsFrom Cinnamon Tea to Methi Shots: 8 foods and drinks with proven heart benefitsShah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth: Actors who played both hero and villain in the same film9 lesser-known Biryanis from different parts of IndiaVictoria and David Beckham: Parenting secrets from one of the strongest celebrity couples123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNina Lin ControversyPaige BueckersShedeur SandersDrake MayeOdell Beckham JrStephen CurryJaxson DartGiannis AntetokounmpoCharlie Kirk ControversyYordan Alvarez Wife

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked EC to ‘sympathetically’ consider Kerala govt’s request for extending the deadline for completion of SIR of state voters list by a week beyond the conclusion of local body elections on Dec 13.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi told Kerala govt to submit a representation…

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Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ will have a post-credit scene; here’s all you need to know

Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ will have a post-credit scene; here’s all you need to know

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Mark your calendars for December 25, 2025, as Ranveer Singh’s much-awaited film ‘Dhurandhar’ hits theaters! With an impressive runtime and a tantalizing four-minute post-credit scene hinting at a sequel, this cinematic experience is set to electrify audiences. Directed by Aditya Dhar and featuring a star-studded cast, the film has secured an ‘A’ rating from the…

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Is long-term exposure to air pollution silently worsening depression, anxiety and memory loss |

Is long-term exposure to air pollution silently worsening depression, anxiety and memory loss |

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Air pollution has emerged as a complex environmental factor that influences far more than respiratory health. As scientific research continues to uncover the biological consequences of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and other airborne pollutants, interest has shifted toward how these substances affect mental well-being and cognitive ageing. Researchers have observed that…

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‘AI nightmare’: Google CEO Sundar Pichai reveals the one threat that keeps him awake at night |

‘AI nightmare’: Google CEO Sundar Pichai reveals the one threat that keeps him awake at night |

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at breakneck speed. Breakthroughs arrive almost weekly, new tools promise to transform medicine and work, and entire industries are scrambling to catch up. Yet alongside the excitement, a growing unease is settling in. The more powerful these systems become, the more urgent the questions about how they might be misused. And…

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Government clarifies users can delete the Sanchar Saathi app, intended to combat cyber fraud, despite initial mandates for pre-installation. Minister Scindia assures no snooping or call monitoring, emphasizing the app’s role in verifying IMEI numbers and tracing stolen phones. The move aims to enhance user protection against digital threats. NEW DELHI: A day after a furore erupted over its decision to mandate pre-loading of state-run Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones, the govt softened its stance on the matter, saying that users are free to delete the application if they do not want to have it on their devices.Amidst concerns around state surveillance and violation of user privacy due to the mandated installation of the app, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasised that the fears were unconfounded and added that the app was to protect the users from cyber frauds. “If you want to delete it, then delete it,” Scindia told reporters outside Parliament after the opposition Congress also raised the matter. “But not everyone in the country knows that this app exists to protect them from fraud and theft.” Dismissing the charges of the Opposition, Scindia asserted that there is no chance of snooping or call monitoring through the app. “It is our responsibility to make this app reach everyone. If you want to delete it, then delete it. If you don’t want to use it, then don’t register it. If you register it, then it will remain active. If you don’t register it, then it will remain inactive.”However, the Nov 21 order of the department of telecom (DoT) mandates the pre-install of the app under the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024, and its further amendments. Not doing this will lead to action under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024 (as amended). Also, the govt order had clearly mandated not just the pre-installation of the app but also instructed that “its functionalities are not disabled or restricted.” So whether users will be allowed to delete it — and remove it from the device — still remains a question.However, govt sources said that the phrase — “ensure that the pre-installed Sanchar Saathi application is readily visible and accessible … and that its functionalities are not disabled or restricted” –is a direction to manufacturers, and not a restriction on users. “It simply means manufacturers must not hide, cripple or pre‑install a non-functional version of the app and later claim compliance. Nowhere it has been mentioned in the above clause that the Sanchar Saathi App cannot be uninstalled by the end user. It is up to the citizen if he wants to enable and register Sanchar Saathi Mobile App or wants to uninstall it. Users remain free to uninstall or delete the Sanchar Saathi if they do not wish to use it, as clearly clarified by the govt.”The move has already seen critics find a parallel to a similar mandate issued by the Russian govt in August requiring pre-install of state-backed messaging app, MAX. Scindia, however, denied the Opposition’s charges, and dismissed fears that it was an app for snooping. “There is no snooping on the basis of this, nor is there any call monitoring. If you want, then activate this. If you don’t want to, then don’t activate it.”The Minister claimed that Sanchar Saathi is an app and a portal on the basis of which a smartphone owner is able to protect their devices. “This is a step towards public participation. In this, people should not object, people should welcome. On the basis of this, when you buy a mobile phone, on the basis of that, whether the IMEI number is fake or genuine, you can recognise it on the basis of the Sanchar Saathi app.” The minister said that there have been more than 1.5 crore downloads of the Sanchar Saathi App, and added that to date, approximately 2.75 crore fraudulent mobile connections have been disconnected, and approximately 20 lakh stolen phones have been traced. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNo More Disruptions: Lok Sabha to Debate Electoral Reforms Next Week’Imran Khan’s Health Stable, But Facing Mental Torture’, Claims Sister After Jail VisitChina’s Condom Tax Shocks the World Amid Birthrate Drop as India Surges Ahead in Population RankingsPakistan Sparks Controversy With Expired Relief Claims As India Rejects Airspace Allegation StronglyCentre Signals Willingness to Discuss SIR, Asks Opposition Not to Set TimelinePakistan’s Adiala Jail To Open Gate To Imran Khan’s Sister After PTI Fury Forces Sharif, MunirRussia Confirms Su-57 Fighter Jets, S-400 Deal On Agenda Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s India VisitCapt Shubhanshu Shares What India Can Learn from ISS SuccessesKremlin Praises PM Modi’s Ukraine Approach, Calls India A Trusted Partner Ahead of Putin’s Key Visit’We Are United…Will Go To Delhi If High Command Calls’: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar After Meeting123Photostories5 timeless quotes by Rumi that echo the true essenceof loveFrom Cinnamon Tea to Methi Shots: 8 foods and drinks with proven heart benefitsShah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth: Actors who played both hero and villain in the same film9 lesser-known Biryanis from different parts of IndiaVictoria and David Beckham: Parenting secrets from one of the strongest celebrity couples5 shocking signs the ‘Universe’ is trying to send you a message (Don’t Ignore number 3!)6 best foods for kidneys as per top gastroenterologistAhaan Panday to Vicky Kaushal: 5-star-approved looks that are stealing today’s spotlight5 things people with powerful intuition do without realising itRanveer Singh controversies: From ‘Kantara’ row to AIB podcast backlash, times the ‘Dhurandhar’ actor made headlines for wrong reasons123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCardi BIPL AuctionShedeur SandersDrake MayeGold Price PredictionImran Khan ProtestWWE Raw HighlightsIND vs SA 2nd ODI TimeTom BradySmriti Mandhana

Government clarifies users can delete the Sanchar Saathi app, intended to combat cyber fraud, despite initial mandates for pre-installation. Minister Scindia assures no snooping or call monitoring, emphasizing the app’s role in verifying IMEI numbers and tracing stolen phones. The move aims to enhance user protection against digital threats. NEW DELHI: A day after a furore erupted over its decision to mandate pre-loading of state-run Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones, the govt softened its stance on the matter, saying that users are free to delete the application if they do not want to have it on their devices.Amidst concerns around state surveillance and violation of user privacy due to the mandated installation of the app, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasised that the fears were unconfounded and added that the app was to protect the users from cyber frauds. “If you want to delete it, then delete it,” Scindia told reporters outside Parliament after the opposition Congress also raised the matter. “But not everyone in the country knows that this app exists to protect them from fraud and theft.” Dismissing the charges of the Opposition, Scindia asserted that there is no chance of snooping or call monitoring through the app. “It is our responsibility to make this app reach everyone. If you want to delete it, then delete it. If you don’t want to use it, then don’t register it. If you register it, then it will remain active. If you don’t register it, then it will remain inactive.”However, the Nov 21 order of the department of telecom (DoT) mandates the pre-install of the app under the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024, and its further amendments. Not doing this will lead to action under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024 (as amended). Also, the govt order had clearly mandated not just the pre-installation of the app but also instructed that “its functionalities are not disabled or restricted.” So whether users will be allowed to delete it — and remove it from the device — still remains a question.However, govt sources said that the phrase — “ensure that the pre-installed Sanchar Saathi application is readily visible and accessible … and that its functionalities are not disabled or restricted” –is a direction to manufacturers, and not a restriction on users. “It simply means manufacturers must not hide, cripple or pre‑install a non-functional version of the app and later claim compliance. Nowhere it has been mentioned in the above clause that the Sanchar Saathi App cannot be uninstalled by the end user. It is up to the citizen if he wants to enable and register Sanchar Saathi Mobile App or wants to uninstall it. Users remain free to uninstall or delete the Sanchar Saathi if they do not wish to use it, as clearly clarified by the govt.”The move has already seen critics find a parallel to a similar mandate issued by the Russian govt in August requiring pre-install of state-backed messaging app, MAX. Scindia, however, denied the Opposition’s charges, and dismissed fears that it was an app for snooping. “There is no snooping on the basis of this, nor is there any call monitoring. If you want, then activate this. If you don’t want to, then don’t activate it.”The Minister claimed that Sanchar Saathi is an app and a portal on the basis of which a smartphone owner is able to protect their devices. “This is a step towards public participation. In this, people should not object, people should welcome. On the basis of this, when you buy a mobile phone, on the basis of that, whether the IMEI number is fake or genuine, you can recognise it on the basis of the Sanchar Saathi app.” The minister said that there have been more than 1.5 crore downloads of the Sanchar Saathi App, and added that to date, approximately 2.75 crore fraudulent mobile connections have been disconnected, and approximately 20 lakh stolen phones have been traced. 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