Govt Bans Another Set Of 43 Chinese Apps Prejudicial To India's Sovereignty, Integrity | Check Full List Here
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt Bans Another Set Of 43 Chinese Apps Prejudicial To India's Sovereignty, Integrity | Check Full List Here

ABP News  

M Modi Asks States To Start Working For Cold Storage Facilities; Warns Against Complacency Before Vaccine Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, GoI issued an order today under section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocking access to 43 mobile apps in India. More details - https://t.co/l9pwJKk3un@PIB_India @MeityPib @rsprasad @SanjayDhotreMP — Ministry of Electronics & IT November 24, 2020 AliSuppliers Mobile App Alibaba Workbench AliExpress - Smarter Shopping, Better Living Alipay Cashier Lalamove India - Delivery App Drive with Lalamove India Snack Video CamCard - Business Card Reader CamCard - BCR Soul- Follow the soul to find you Chinese Social - Free Online Dating Video App & Chat Date in Asia - Dating & Chat For Asian Singles WeDate-Dating App Free dating app-Singol, start your date! Adore App TrulyChinese - Chinese Dating App TrulyAsian - Asian Dating App ChinaLove: dating app for Chinese singles DateMyAge: Chat, Meet, Date Mature Singles Online AsianDate: find Asian singles FlirtWish: chat with singles Guys Only Dating: Gay Chat Tubit: Live Streams WeWorkChina First Love Live- super hot live beauties live online Rela - Lesbian Social Network Cashier Wallet MangoTV MGTV-HunanTV official TV APP WeTV - TV version WeTV - Cdrama, Kdrama&More WeTV Lite Lucky Live-Live Video Streaming App Taobao Live DingTalk Identity V Isoland 2: Ashes of Time BoxStar Heroes Evolved Happy Fish Jellipop Match-Decorate your dream island！ Munchkin Match: magic home building Conquista Online II Indian government has blocked another set of 43 mobile apps in India. "Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India today issued an order under section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocking access to 43 mobile apps.

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Government of India Blocks 372 Mobiles, Suspends 906 for Fraud
7 months ago

Government of India Blocks 372 Mobiles, Suspends 906 for Fraud

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With prompt approach of citizens to the department of telecommunications on cyber or financial frauds, the government on Tuesday blocked 372 mobile handsets within 24 hours linked to these mobile numbers on a pan-India basis. Expressing gratitude to those who are coming forward and reporting about cyber frauds, the DoT, however, said in a statement that this collaborative …

Manipur government extends mobile internet ban till November 18
1 year, 1 month ago

Manipur government extends mobile internet ban till November 18

India Today  

The Manipur government on Monday announced the extension of the mobile internet ban in the state until November 18. It stated that there is apprehension that some anti-social elements might extensively use social media for the transmission of images, hate speech, and hate video messages, inciting the passions of the public, which could have serious repercussions for the law and …

Mobile internet ban in Manipur extended till November 5
1 year, 1 month ago

Mobile internet ban in Manipur extended till November 5

India Today  

The Manipur government on Tuesday extended the mobile internet ban for another five days till November 5 to prevent spread of harmful messages, photos, and videos by anti-social elements. A Home Department notification on Tuesday said that the ban was extended following "apprehensions that some anti-social elements might use social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate …

Mobile Internet ban | Manipur HC asks state govt to find ways to restore services
1 year, 4 months ago

Mobile Internet ban | Manipur HC asks state govt to find ways to restore services

The Hindu  

The Manipur High Court has now directed the State government to consider opening mobile internet in the State by whitelisting devices on a case-to-case basis gradually. In the order dated August 10, the high court also noted that the government had taken steps to implement its earlier directions of resuming Internet Lease Line and Fibre to the home connections gradually …

‘Selective ban’ of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Selective ban’ of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday put out a consultation paper asking if it would be possible for messaging apps such as WhatsApp to be brought under a licensing framework, and whether such apps can be banned “selectively” in places where an Internet shutdown would otherwise have been imposed. TRAI had recommended in September 2020 that there was …

Apple removes 1,474 apps in 2022, THESE many from India
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple removes 1,474 apps in 2022, THESE many from India

India TV News  

Apple removed 1,474 apps from its App Store as per requests from various governments to take down such apps in 2022, including a massive 1,435 from mainland China and just 14 from India. According to the company's '2022 App Store Transparency Report', the Pakistan government requested to take down 10 apps while Russia asked to remove seven apps for violating …

Govt blocks 14 mobile messenger apps used by terrorist groups: Officials
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt blocks 14 mobile messenger apps used by terrorist groups: Officials

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday banned 14 mobile messenger services because they were being used by terrorists to communicate in Jammu and Kashmir and with their handlers in Pakistan, people familiar with the matter said. The order to block a post/account/website/mobile application is passed by a designated officer appointed by the central government, The ministry of electronics and information …

India blocks 14 mobile apps used by terrorists in Pakistan to send information in J-K
1 year, 7 months ago

India blocks 14 mobile apps used by terrorists in Pakistan to send information in J-K

Hindustan Times  

The central government has blocked 14 messenger mobile applications that were used by terrorists in Pakistan as communication platforms to transmit information to Jammu and Kashmir. the apps blocked by the government include Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second line, Zangi, Threema among others. Watch: India bans apps used by Pak terrorists to send …

China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans
1 year, 9 months ago

China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China appealed Friday to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk. Governments are worried TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, might give browsing history or other data about users to China’s government or promote …

‘Creative Imagination’: Govt Denies Report on New Security Testing for Smartphones
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Creative Imagination’: Govt Denies Report on New Security Testing for Smartphones

News 18  

The Central government has denied a news report by Reuters stating that it is likely to force smartphones makers to permit the removal of pre-installed applications and mandate screening of major operating system updates under proposed new security rules, calling it “unfettered creative imagination”. “Story is based on lack of understanding perhaps n unfettered creative imagination that is based an …

India plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps
1 year, 9 months ago

India plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps

The Hindu  

India plans to force smartphone makers to allow removal of pre-installed apps and mandate screening of major operating system updates under proposed new security rules, according to two people and a government document seen by Reuters. The new rules, details of which have not been previously reported, could extend launch timelines in the world's No.2 smartphone market and lead to …

India May Ask Smartphone Makers to Allow Removal of Pre-installed Apps, Says Report
1 year, 9 months ago

India May Ask Smartphone Makers to Allow Removal of Pre-installed Apps, Says Report

News 18  

The Central government is likely to force the makers of smartphones to permit the removal of pre-installed applications and mandate screening of major operating system updates under proposed new security rules, as per Reuters. It is a matter of national security.” The new rules is likely to extend launch timelines in the world’s No.2 smartphone market and lead to losses …

India may have a ‘bad’ news for Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, and smartphone makers
1 year, 9 months ago

India may have a ‘bad’ news for Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, and smartphone makers

Live Mint  

The Indian government may soon force smartphone makers to allow users to remove pre-installed apps, a Reuters report says. Citing two people and government document seen by Reuters, the report says that India may soon propose new security rules, mandating screening of major operating system updates. The report says that the India's IT ministry is considering these new rules amid …

Military Agencies Issue Advisory Against 11 Chinese Mobile Brands; Troops Asked to Switch to Phones
1 year, 9 months ago

Military Agencies Issue Advisory Against 11 Chinese Mobile Brands; Troops Asked to Switch to Phones

News 18  

Amid the ongoing standoff between India and China on the Line of Actual Control, military intelligence agencies have issued an advisory against the use of commercially available Chinese mobile phones by Indian troops. The list includes OnePlus, OPPO, and Realme, among 11 other well-known Chinese mobile brands in the Indian market, according to the document accessed by CNN News 18. …

'Tiki, Helo, ShareKaro': Experts Concern About Banned Chinese Apps Returning to India in New Forms
1 year, 10 months ago

'Tiki, Helo, ShareKaro': Experts Concern About Banned Chinese Apps Returning to India in New Forms

News 18  

In 2020, following the Galwan Valley clash, the government had banned 59 Chinese apps, including popular ones like TikTok, WeChat, and ShareIt, to protect the privacy of its citizens. In response, Tiki denied any association with China or any Chinese apps or companies and said their servers and user data are strictly based in India. ShareKaro, Helo, and Resso are …

India to ban 138 betting apps, 94 loan-lending apps with Chinese links
1 year, 10 months ago

India to ban 138 betting apps, 94 loan-lending apps with Chinese links

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a bid to check fraudulent practices by some 'fake' mobile applications or apps in India, the government has initiated the process to ban 138 betting apps and 94 loan-lending apps with Chinese links on 'urgent and emergency' basis. It is also learnt that the action is being taken by the ministry of electronics and information technology on …

Centre blocks 138 betting and 94 loan apps linked to China
1 year, 10 months ago

Centre blocks 138 betting and 94 loan apps linked to China

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has blocked over138 betting and 94 loan apps with Chinese links on an urgent and emergency basis. The decision was taken after confirming that the 138 betting apps contained material prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of the country. Last year, the ministry had banned 54 Chinese apps which posed threat to India's security. The government had said the …

Centre to ban 138 betting, 94 loan apps with Chinese links
1 year, 10 months ago

Centre to ban 138 betting, 94 loan apps with Chinese links

India Today  

In a big development, the Centre has taken a decision to ban and block 138 betting apps and 94 loan-lending apps with Chinese links on an “urgent” and “emergency” basis. Several states as well as central intelligence agencies had then asked the Union Home Ministry to take action against these apps, sources said The MHA, based on these inputs, started …

VLC Media Player Banned in India; Fresh Downloads, Website Non-Functional
2 years, 4 months ago

VLC Media Player Banned in India; Fresh Downloads, Website Non-Functional

The Quint  

As per reports, VLC media player has been banned as it was being used by Cicada, a China-backed hacking group, for causing cyberattacks by deploying malicious code on target systems. These attacks are reportedly part of larger cyberattack campaign, aimed at targeting government-related institutions or NGOs, some of whom work in the areas of education and religion. In February this …

India not planning to ban Chinese smartphones priced at less than ₹12k: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

India not planning to ban Chinese smartphones priced at less than ₹12k: Report

Hindustan Times  

Amid speculations that the Union government is planning to ban Chinese firms from selling in India smartphones that cost less than ₹12,000, top government officials, responding to reports in this regard, have said that the Centre, in fact, has no plan to restrict companies from the neighbouring country from the entry-level smartphone market. Companies from the world's second-largest economy dominate …

The China Link: How An Intel Agency's Report, Letter from MHA Triggered Ban on Popular Game BGMI
2 years, 4 months ago

The China Link: How An Intel Agency's Report, Letter from MHA Triggered Ban on Popular Game BGMI

News 18  

It was a report by a central intelligence agency and communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology that triggered a ban on popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India. WATCH VIDEO: BGMI Ban REAL Reason: Govt Officials Say It’s A BIG Cyber Threat To India According to a senior government official, the …

Indian govt bans employees from using VPN, Google Drive, and Dropbox
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian govt bans employees from using VPN, Google Drive, and Dropbox

India Today  

The government of India has banned its employees from using third-party and non-government cloud platforms such as Google Drive and Dropbox. The move comes into effect just a few weeks after the government announced the new VPN policy that requires VPN service providers and data centre companies to store user data for up to five years. In addition to VPNs …

Centre has blocked 320 mobile apps so far, Som Parkash tells Parliament
2 years, 9 months ago

Centre has blocked 320 mobile apps so far, Som Parkash tells Parliament

The Hindu  

The government has so far blocked 320 mobile applications under a provision of the Information Technology Act to ensure a safe, trustworthy and accountable internet for all its users, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. "In line with the objective to ensure a safe, trustworthy and accountable internet for all its users, the government has so far blocked 320 mobile applications …

China asks India ‘to improve business environment’ after apps ban, tax probes
2 years, 10 months ago

China asks India ‘to improve business environment’ after apps ban, tax probes

The Hindu  

China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday asked India “to improve its business environment” and to ensure “non-discriminatory” treatment of its firms, in the wake of a new ban on Chinese apps and recent tax probes on Chinese telecom and mobile firms. On Thursday, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman Gao Feng said “relevant Indian authorities have taken a series of measures to …

The app ban is a good first step
2 years, 10 months ago

The app ban is a good first step

Hindustan Times  

India expanded a ban on mobile software by Chinese-origin developers and investors, adding 54 apps that government officials privately listed out to reporters this week. These apps, government officials said on Monday, “were allegedly engaged in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of the country also posing serious threat to security of the state and defense of India”. Last …

News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Promises ‘Nava Punjab’ At Jalandhar Rally; Full List Of 54 Banned Chinese Apps In India and Other Stories
2 years, 10 months ago

News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Promises ‘Nava Punjab’ At Jalandhar Rally; Full List Of 54 Banned Chinese Apps In India and Other Stories

News 18  

Punjab Elections 2022 LIVE Updates: PM Modi Promises ‘Nava Punjab’ At Jalandhar Rally, Slams Congress for Running ‘Remote Control’ Govt Addressing a rally in Jalandhar, Punjab, ahead of the assembly polls on February 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to build a ‘Nava Punjab’ and said that the next five years will be a step towards fulfilling that dream. Hijab …

Full List Of 54 Banned Chinese Apps In India: Garena Free Fire- Illuminate, Tencent Xriver And More
2 years, 10 months ago

Full List Of 54 Banned Chinese Apps In India: Garena Free Fire- Illuminate, Tencent Xriver And More

News 18  

The Union government has decided to ban 54 China-specific apps in India owing to a national “security threat." According to news agency PTI, the Ministry of Home Affairs has recommended a ban on 54 Chinese mobile applications that pose a threat to the country’s security. Note that Garena Free Fire is not a typical ‘Chinese app’ as it is developed …

MHA recommends ban on 54 Chinese apps citing security concerns
2 years, 10 months ago

MHA recommends ban on 54 Chinese apps citing security concerns

The Hindu  

The Centre on Monday banned over 50 new Chinese mobile applications, including Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade, Tencent Xriver, Nice Video baidu and Viva Video Editor, due to concerns related to privacy and national security. The list of banned mobile apps include Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera - Selfie Camera, Garena Free Fire – Illuminate, Astracraft, FancyU pro, …

Govt Imposes 5th Major Ban on Chinese Apps In India: What Happened So Far
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt Imposes 5th Major Ban on Chinese Apps In India: What Happened So Far

News 18  

The Union government has banned a new set of China-origin apps in India as they pose threat to the country’s “national security." Following that, the government executed another ban of 47 apps in July 2020 that included clone apps such as TikTok Lite, Helo Lite, ShareIt Lite, Bigo Lite and VFY. Perhaps the next ban on Chinese apps was the …

India To Ban 54 More Chinese Apps Including Viva Video Editor & AppLock Citing Threat To Security: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

India To Ban 54 More Chinese Apps Including Viva Video Editor & AppLock Citing Threat To Security: Report

ABP News  

New Delhi: Centre will further ban 54 more Chinese apps that allegedly pose a threat to India’s security. “Government of India to ban 54 Chinese apps that pose a threat to India's security," the sources informed news agency ANI. The major apps that are included in the list of apps to be banned are — Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, …

Govt Bans 54 More Chinese Apps Posing 'Threat to India’s Security' Amid Border Row
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt Bans 54 More Chinese Apps Posing 'Threat to India’s Security' Amid Border Row

News 18  

The government has decided to ban 54 additional apps of Chinese origin highlighting that these apps pose a “threat to India’s security" as the border tension continue. Apart from Garena Free Fire- Illuminate, the new list of banned apps is said to mostly include clones of apps that were already banned in India since 2020. The 54 Chinese apps include …

Govt bans 54 Chinese apps over security threat concerns
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt bans 54 Chinese apps over security threat concerns

Hindustan Times  

The Government of India is set to issue a ban on 54 Chinese applications that pose a threat to India’s security. According to a report shared by MHA, these apps are either a cloned version or have similar functionality, privacy issues and security threats as alleged in previously blocked 267 apps by the Centre in 2020, the ministry said said. …

Indian Govt bans 54 Chinese apps that pose threat to national security: Sources
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian Govt bans 54 Chinese apps that pose threat to national security: Sources

India Today  

According to top sources in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Centre has banned 54 Chinese apps that "pose a threat to India's security". Since June 2020, the government has banned around 224 Chinese smartphone apps, including popular applications like TikTok, Shareit, WeChat, Helo, Likee, UC News, Bigo Live, UC Browser, ES File Explorer, and Mi Community. The …

Govt Bans 54 More ‘Chinese’ Smartphone Apps, Garena Free Fire Banned Too In India
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt Bans 54 More ‘Chinese’ Smartphone Apps, Garena Free Fire Banned Too In India

News 18  

The government has banned 54 more smartphone apps in India that may be Chinese origin. Having said that, a popular smartphone game called Garena Free Fire, that had earlier disappeared from Google Play store and Apple App Store is also included in the new list of banned apps in India. Talking about Chinese apps, Garena Free Fire is not a …

Chinese ‘Shein’ app blocked but sale of products on other platforms not covered: MeitY to Delhi HC
3 years, 2 months ago

Chinese ‘Shein’ app blocked but sale of products on other platforms not covered: MeitY to Delhi HC

The Hindu  

The app of Chinese fashion brand Shein was blocked as it was found detrimental to national security but sale of its products on other websites has not been covered under the law, the Centre informed the Delhi High Court on Tuesday. The Ministry of Electronics and information Technology said the sale of Shein products on other platforms or websites is …

'Banned Chinese Apps, Not Sale On Another Platform': Centre Tells Delhi High Court In Plea Against Sale Of Shein Products On Amazon
3 years, 2 months ago

'Banned Chinese Apps, Not Sale On Another Platform': Centre Tells Delhi High Court In Plea Against Sale Of Shein Products On Amazon

Live Law  

The Central Government has informed the Delhi High Court that its order banning the use of 59 Chinese mobile applications amid security concerns does not preclude the companies from selling their products in India through another e-commerce platform.The development comes by way of an affidavit filed by the Centre before a Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti …

This is How India Can Block Back Door Entry of Chinese Apps
3 years, 3 months ago

This is How India Can Block Back Door Entry of Chinese Apps

News 18  

The Government of India in June 2020 blocked 59 apps, developed and owned by Chinese companies. The Chinese themselves protect their domestic market by putting severe restrictions on how much foreign-owned tech companies can operate in China and what kind of data can be collected by them. The Wall Street Journal in August reported that Chinese regulators are considering a …

China's internet watchdog issues notices to 129 mobile apps for illegally collecting personal info
3 years, 6 months ago

China's internet watchdog issues notices to 129 mobile apps for illegally collecting personal info

The Hindu  

China's internet watchdog has issued notices to the operators of 129 smartphone applications, including several news apps, for illegally collecting or using consumers' personal information. Popular news aggregation app Jinri Toutiao developed by TikTok owner ByteDance, alongside Tencent-operated Kuai Bao and Tencent News, Sogou News by New York listed Sogou, and Nasdaq-listed Qutoutiao, were among a group of news apps …

Chinese app TikTok cuts jobs in India following ban
3 years, 10 months ago

Chinese app TikTok cuts jobs in India following ban

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Popular short-video Chinese app TikTok is cutting its workforce in India after hundreds of millions of its users dropped it to comply with a government ban on dozens of Chinese apps amid a military standoff between the two countries. China’s government on Thursday criticized Indian moves to ban Baidu, TikTok and other popular Chinese apps and appealed …

China slams move to extend apps ban, asks India to ‘correct discriminatory measures’
3 years, 10 months ago

China slams move to extend apps ban, asks India to ‘correct discriminatory measures’

The Hindu  

China on Wednesday called on India “to immediately correct its discriminatory measures” over the decision to extend a ban on 59 Chinese apps. Reacting to the move to continue the June ban on 59 apps, the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi said in a statement, “Since last year, the Indian side has repeatedly used national security as an excuse to …

China Says India Retaining Ban on TikTok, 57 Other Apps May Damage 'Bilateral Relationship'
3 years, 10 months ago

China Says India Retaining Ban on TikTok, 57 Other Apps May Damage 'Bilateral Relationship'

News 18  

After reports said that India may retain its ban on video app TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps after reviewing responses from the companies on issues such as compliance and privacy, China said the moves carried out “under the excuse of national security” were in violation of WTO principles and fair trade. Rong said the Chinese government always asked Chinese …

Government to continue ban on Chinese apps including Tiktok
3 years, 11 months ago

Government to continue ban on Chinese apps including Tiktok

The Hindu  

The government has sent notices to Chinese apps, including Tiktok, that the order to block them will be continued. TikTok was among the first companies to comply with the Government of India directive issued on June 29, 2020. The government had blocked 59 Chinese apps in June and 118 more apps, including PUBG mobile game, in September, 2020. The Ministry …

No Penalty For Individual Users Of Blocked Mobile Apps : IT Ministry
4 years ago

No Penalty For Individual Users Of Blocked Mobile Apps : IT Ministry

Live Law  

There is no penalty prescribed for individual users of mobile apps such as TikTok, PUBG, CamScanner, UC Browser etc which were blocked by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology citing security concerns.However, there is penalty prescribed for intermediaries under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act who fail to comply with blocking order.This was told by the Ministry. There …

Firmly opposed to India’s decision to block 43 more apps, says Chinese foreign ministry
4 years ago

Firmly opposed to India’s decision to block 43 more apps, says Chinese foreign ministry

Firstpost  

Beijing: China on Wednesday said it was firmly opposed to India’s decision to block 43 more Chinese apps on national security grounds, claiming the move violated WTO rules. India on Tuesday blocked 4 3 more Chinese mobile apps, including Alibaba Group Holding’s e-commerce app AliExpress, in a fresh wave of web sanctions amid its border standoff with China. Asked for …

China demands India rescind app ban amid border tension
4 years ago

China demands India rescind app ban amid border tension

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China on Wednesday demanded India …

India Has Now Banned 267 Chinese Apps: The Time For Made In India Apps To Step Up, Again
4 years ago

India Has Now Banned 267 Chinese Apps: The Time For Made In India Apps To Step Up, Again

News 18  

For the fourth time since June, the Government of India has banned another set of Chinese owned smartphone apps, believed to be a threat to the national security of India. The apps included in the latest app ban include AliSuppliers Mobile App, Alibaba Workbench, AliExpress – Smarter Shopping, Better Living, Alipay Cashier, CamCard – Business Card Reader, CamCard – BCR, …

India bans 43 apps: China warns of ‘damage’ to relations
4 years ago

India bans 43 apps: China warns of ‘damage’ to relations

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — India has banned dozens more Chinese apps, drawing a rebuke from Beijing and further straining already tense relations between the world’s most populous countries. “We firmly oppose the Indian side’s repeated use of ‘national security’ as an excuse to prohibit some mobile apps with Chinese background,” Ji Rong, spokesperson for China’s embassy in India, said …

Govt Ban on 43 Chinese Apps Once again Unleashes Desi Meme Fest on Twitter
4 years ago

Govt Ban on 43 Chinese Apps Once again Unleashes Desi Meme Fest on Twitter

News 18  

In a fourth crackdown on Tuesday, the central government blocked another set of 43 mobile applications, mostly those with Chinese links, “for engaging in activities prejudicial to India’s sovereignty, integrity, defence, security and public order”. With this, the Indian government put a ban on a total of 267 Chinese apps, including viral social media app TikTok and super popular game, …

India Govt Ban on More Chinese Apps Can Hurt China’s Digital Silk Route Ambitions
4 years ago

India Govt Ban on More Chinese Apps Can Hurt China’s Digital Silk Route Ambitions

News 18  

The Indian government has announced a fourth ban on Chinese apps, bringing the total number of apps banned in India to 267. With 43 new apps banned today, the government has followed up on the June 29 ban that suspended popular social media app TikTok from India. Earlier today, a notice issued by the government of India on the matter …

List of All Chinese Apps Banned in India So Far: AliExpress Joins TikTok, PUBG Mobile
4 years ago

List of All Chinese Apps Banned in India So Far: AliExpress Joins TikTok, PUBG Mobile

News 18  

The government of India has announced a crackdown on 43 new Chinese apps in India, which include popular e-commerce platform AliExpress, operated by Chinese internet services giant, Alibaba. The biggest ban till date came on September 2, which suspended a total of 118 mobile apps – the most notable of which was PUBG Mobile. Hence, the full list of all …

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