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New labour codes: Paradigm shift in India’s employment regulation - but key is implementation - The Times of India
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New labour codes: Paradigm shift in India’s employment regulation - but key is implementation - The Times of India

  • The Labour Codes took effect for most provisions on November 21, 2025, consolidating 29 laws into four codes.
  • Wage redefinition is central, forming the base for all calculations under the codes and could affect liabilities and take-home pay.
  • The reforms aim to formalize employment, improve safety, and broaden social security including for gig and fixed-term workers.
  • Experts warn about short-term costs and dual compliance as state rules align with national codes.
  • The Codes promise long-term benefits like simpler compliance and stronger investor confidence through digitization.
  • The reforms extend social security to unorganized workers and platform workers under the new Codes.
  • Ambiguities remain on wage definitions for variable pay, stock benefits, and one-time payments needing clarity from the ministry.
  • Dual compliance remains in the transition as central and state rules are being finalized.
  • Organizations should classify employees, workers, and gig workers to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
  • The reforms include stronger safety norms and gender and wage parity as part of modernized standards.
  • Several state rules are pending alignment, requiring careful transition planning for businesses.
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India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app
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technology19h ago

India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app

  • India’s telecoms ministry ordered 90-day preinstallation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices, with no uninstall option.
  • Manufacturers must also push the app via software updates for devices already in the supply chain.
  • The Sanchar Saathi app is promoted to combat cyber threats by tracking lost or stolen smartphones across networks.
  • Privacy advocates raise concerns that the policy erodes user consent and options.
  • Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi are among the affected manufacturers.
  • The policy is part of a broader effort to curb cybercrime and prevent SIM/IMEI-related fraud.
  • The Sanchar Saathi app reportedly contributed to recovering thousands of devices since its January launch.
  • The government says the app helps prevent cyber threats and assist tracking of devices.
  • Developers and users face ongoing debates about balancing security and privacy.
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Government to appoint media heads for ministries to ease communication
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politics13h ago

Government to appoint media heads for ministries to ease communication

  • The government issued an SOP creating a single Chief of Media & Communications for each ministry to streamline media work.
  • The CMC will be the senior IIS officer in charge and handle all media, publicity, and campaigns for the ministry.
  • The SOP requires the CMC to plan paid media campaigns and prepare ministry budgets.
  • A new Central Board of Media & Communications will decide promotions and transfers of IIS officers.
  • The CMC will coordinate with the Central Bureau of Communication for ad clearances and budgeting.
  • The SOP directs ministries to route media proposals through the CMC and maintain annual budgets.
  • The reform follows a government push for better dissemination of schemes and programs.
  • Ministries will have to provide space, staff, and IT facilities for the CMC.
  • The SOP confirms that paid publicity will be handled by the CMC under the ministry’s plans.
  • The article notes the CBC and PIB will continue to oversee ad clearance and communication strategy.
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India-Russia Summit: Top 10 things to expect from Modi-Putin meeting this week
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world8h ago

India-Russia Summit: Top 10 things to expect from Modi-Putin meeting this week

  • The Modi–Putin summit in New Delhi on December 4–5 will review the full scope of their strategic partnership.
  • Defence talks are expected to include more air-defence systems and potential new fighter jets for India.
  • The talks may push for deeper defence collaboration, including co-development and joint manufacturing.
  • Energy and oil security will be a central topic, with long-term supply and cooperation on energy markets.
  • Use of local currencies and financial connectivity could reduce exposure to sanctions.
  • Civil nuclear cooperation and potential SMR collaboration may feature in energy-focused talks.
  • Officials anticipate a broader economic, industrial, and infrastructure partnership beyond defence and energy.
  • The summit aims to reaffirm the India–Russia strategic partnership amid global realignments.
  • The event will include potential joint statements and MoUs across multiple sectors, including defence and energy.
  • The dialogue is framed to balance India’s Western ties with Russia amid global tensions.
  • The meeting could influence multiple sectors, from defence to culture, through future agreements.
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India: Govt order for pre-installed state app faces backlash – DW – 12/02/2025
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India: Govt order for pre-installed state app faces backlash – DW – 12/02/2025

  • India orders pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones, with no uninstall option.
  • The 90-day deadline covers major manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo.
  • Advocacy groups say the move erodes user consent and raises privacy concerns.
  • Opposition leaders condemn the measure as unconstitutional and dystopian.
  • Apple reportedly did not plan to comply with the order.
  • The Sanchar Saathi app helps block and track lost or stolen devices and has aided recovery of hundreds of thousands of phones.
  • Privacy advocates say the mandate could turn every phone into state-mominated software.
  • The government states the app is meant to empower subscribers and increase security.
  • The issue is part of broader privacy and surveillance debates in India.
  • The directive was issued privately to manufacturers and requires the app to be visible at first setup.
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India will require a state-owned cybersecurity app to be installed on all smartphones
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India will require a state-owned cybersecurity app to be installed on all smartphones

  • India's regulators ordered preloading of a state-owned security app on all new smartphones and updates to existing devices within 90 days.
  • The app, Sanchar Saathi, aims to prevent fraud by letting users report activity and lock lost or stolen phones.
  • India cited the app's performance, noting millions of downloads and blocked fraud attempts, as part of the justification for the mandate.
  • The Indian minister framed the move as a consumer protection step, saying the installation could occur within days.
  • Manufacturers' responses remain uncertain, with Apple previously limiting compliance in other regulatory environments.
  • The push reflects India's broader effort to regulate tech access and protect consumers in a booming smartphone market.
  • Sanchar Saathi had around 5 million downloads and blocked 3.7 million lost or stolen phones, according to Reuters reports cited by the article.
  • Qualcomm or other chipmakers did not feature in the cited quotes; the focus is on regulatory actions and consumer protection.
  • The reference article is from Engadget, citing Reuters and CNBC reporting on the government order and minister's comments.
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India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones
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India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones

  • India orders smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices within 90 days.
  • The app blocks and tracks lost or stolen phones and helps shut down fraudulent mobile connections.
  • The ministry also requires pushing the app to older models via a software update.
  • Privacy advocates warn the move could erode user consent and enable surveillance.
  • Apple may resist the directive due to its policy against pre-installing third‑party apps.
  • The app could expand to give authorities broader access to device data according to critics.
  • The Sanchar Saathi app has reportedly aided in recovering tens of thousands of devices since its launch.
  • The directive targets India’s 1.2 billion smartphone users.
  • The government argues the app is essential for curbing telecom cyber frauds.
  • The order applies to new devices and requires updates to older models within 90 days.
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