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Govt Urges Smartphone Makers to Preload Sanchar Saathi App on New Devices: Report
- Tuesday December 2, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
The Ministry of telecommunications has reportedly asked smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. As per the report, the notice was sent to mobile brands operating in the country on November 28, highlighting that users should not be able to uninstall or disable the app. The government’s cybersecurity app allows users...
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www.gadgets360.com
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The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Viral Video Shows iPhone 17 Pro Max Seal Removed Without Damage, Sparks Fraud Concerns Online
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A viral video showing the seal of an iPhone 17 Pro Max being removed undamaged has triggered widespread concern about potential smartphone fraud, questioning the reliability of original packaging from trusted brands.
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www.ndtv.com
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Senior Official of Chinese Smartphone Maker Arrested in Thane for ITC Fraud of Rs. 19 Crore
- Thursday March 23, 2023
- Press Trust of India
The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Commissionerate of Mumbai Zone on Wednesday arrested a senior official of a Chinese smartphone maker in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly fraudulently availing input tax credit (ITC) worth Rs. 19 crore through fake invoices.
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Chinese Smartphone Company Official Arrested For Fraud Of Rs 19 Crore
- Wednesday March 22, 2023
- Mumbai News | Press Trust of India
The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Commissionerate of Mumbai Zone on Wednesday arrested a senior official of a Chinese smartphone maker in Thane district for allegedly fraudulently availing input tax credit (ITC) worth Rs 19 crore.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rs 20 Crore Online Scam Busted, 8 'Smartphone-Obsessed' Racketeers Held
- Tuesday June 15, 2021
- India News | Written by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Harish Pullanoor
A Union Home Ministry team, with help from several police departments, has busted a major online fraud racket and recovered hundreds of smartphone handsets that the scamsters had invested in.
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www.ndtv.com
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Freedom 251 Maker Mohit Goel Arrested in Rs. 200 Crore Dry Fruit Fraud Case: Report
- Tuesday January 12, 2021
- Tasneem Akolawala
Mohit Goel first grabbed headlines when his company, Ringing Bells, promised on delivering a Freedom 251 smartphone for an astonishing price of Rs. 251. Those promises were never fully met and Goel was later accused of multiple frauds, including a death threat as well.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Punjab Free Smartphone Scheme: Education Minister Issues Phishing Alert
- Friday August 14, 2020
- India News | Written by Mohammed Ghazali
Do not click on any URL, sent through SMS or WhatsApp, to register for free smartphones under the Punjab Smart Connect Scheme, state's Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla said cautioning people against online frauds.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi Man Orders Phone Online, Gets Soap On Delivery. His Post Is Viral
- Wednesday September 13, 2017
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
A Delhi-resident ordered a brand new smartphone through Amazon on September 7. However, when the package arrived on September 11, he opened it to find detergent soap inside.
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www.ndtv.com
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Founder of Freedom 251 Phone Arrested, Accused of Death Threat Too
- Friday February 24, 2017
- Reuters
Goel has been detained after owner of Ghaziabad-based Ayam Enterprises filed an FIR on Thursday alleging that Ringing Bells "defrauded" it of Rs. 16 lakhs.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Govt Urges Smartphone Makers to Preload Sanchar Saathi App on New Devices: Report
- Tuesday December 2, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
The Ministry of telecommunications has reportedly asked smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. As per the report, the notice was sent to mobile brands operating in the country on November 28, highlighting that users should not be able to uninstall or disable the app. The government’s cybersecurity app allows users...
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www.gadgets360.com
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The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Viral Video Shows iPhone 17 Pro Max Seal Removed Without Damage, Sparks Fraud Concerns Online
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A viral video showing the seal of an iPhone 17 Pro Max being removed undamaged has triggered widespread concern about potential smartphone fraud, questioning the reliability of original packaging from trusted brands.
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www.ndtv.com
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Senior Official of Chinese Smartphone Maker Arrested in Thane for ITC Fraud of Rs. 19 Crore
- Thursday March 23, 2023
- Press Trust of India
The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Commissionerate of Mumbai Zone on Wednesday arrested a senior official of a Chinese smartphone maker in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly fraudulently availing input tax credit (ITC) worth Rs. 19 crore through fake invoices.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Chinese Smartphone Company Official Arrested For Fraud Of Rs 19 Crore
- Wednesday March 22, 2023
- Mumbai News | Press Trust of India
The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Commissionerate of Mumbai Zone on Wednesday arrested a senior official of a Chinese smartphone maker in Thane district for allegedly fraudulently availing input tax credit (ITC) worth Rs 19 crore.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rs 20 Crore Online Scam Busted, 8 'Smartphone-Obsessed' Racketeers Held
- Tuesday June 15, 2021
- India News | Written by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Harish Pullanoor
A Union Home Ministry team, with help from several police departments, has busted a major online fraud racket and recovered hundreds of smartphone handsets that the scamsters had invested in.
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www.ndtv.com
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Freedom 251 Maker Mohit Goel Arrested in Rs. 200 Crore Dry Fruit Fraud Case: Report
- Tuesday January 12, 2021
- Tasneem Akolawala
Mohit Goel first grabbed headlines when his company, Ringing Bells, promised on delivering a Freedom 251 smartphone for an astonishing price of Rs. 251. Those promises were never fully met and Goel was later accused of multiple frauds, including a death threat as well.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Punjab Free Smartphone Scheme: Education Minister Issues Phishing Alert
- Friday August 14, 2020
- India News | Written by Mohammed Ghazali
Do not click on any URL, sent through SMS or WhatsApp, to register for free smartphones under the Punjab Smart Connect Scheme, state's Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla said cautioning people against online frauds.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi Man Orders Phone Online, Gets Soap On Delivery. His Post Is Viral
- Wednesday September 13, 2017
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
A Delhi-resident ordered a brand new smartphone through Amazon on September 7. However, when the package arrived on September 11, he opened it to find detergent soap inside.
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www.ndtv.com
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Founder of Freedom 251 Phone Arrested, Accused of Death Threat Too
- Friday February 24, 2017
- Reuters
Goel has been detained after owner of Ghaziabad-based Ayam Enterprises filed an FIR on Thursday alleging that Ringing Bells "defrauded" it of Rs. 16 lakhs.
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www.gadgets360.com