India's government has rescinded its order that required all smartphones to come pre-installed with the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app. This decision came after widespread criticism from internet privacy advocates and major tech companies, including Apple and Google, who indicated they would not comply due to privacy concerns. The app was designed to assist users in tracking lost or stolen phones and reporting fraudulent calls. However, opposition politicians raised alarms that it could serve as a tool for mass surveillance. The communications minister defended the app, stating it was voluntary and could be deleted. The reversal was welcomed by privacy advocates, who remain cautiously optimistic about future developments.