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Cyber & Technology April 20, 2026 267 stories in this edition

India drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones after pushback

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India drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones after pushback

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The government's decision not to proceed with the proposal shows the constraints on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's digital push as India courts firms to expand its role as a global smartphone hub

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