Govt Calls Demand for Smartphone OS Source Code Fake, Says Consulting Stakeholders

Jan 12, 2026 - 09:00
Govt Calls Demand for Smartphone OS Source Code Fake, Says Consulting Stakeholders
India has pushed back against a Reuters report that claimed the government was considering strict new smartphone security rules, including source code sharing. PIB Fact Check called the report fake, while Reuters has stood by its story. With no official notification or supporting documents released, the status of the reported proposals remains unclear.