The government's Sanchar Saathi app dominated Indian media on December 2. Early reports indicated a mandate for its pre-installation on all new phones, sparking immediate controversy and opposition concerns about surveillance, linking it to Pegasus spyware. By early afternoon, the government clarified that the app was not mandatory and could be deleted, a significant retreat following widespread backlash and parliamentary disruptions. This shift was widely reported, with headlines highlighting the minister's statement. Concurrently, the Lok Sabha agreed to debate electoral reforms on December 9, and the Vande Mataram anniversary on December 8, following ongoing parliamentary stalemates. Meanwhile, Imran Khan's sister met him in jail, reporting mental torture, and India rejected Pakistan's claims of blocking humanitarian aid flights to Sri Lanka.