Govt bans 118 mobile apps including PUBG: Full list
4 years, 3 months ago

Govt bans 118 mobile apps including PUBG: Full list

India TV News  

In a big development, the Government on Wednesday banned 118 Chinese mobile apps which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, Defence of India, Security of State and Public Order, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said in a statement. The newly 118 banned Chinese mobile apps includes PUBG, PUBG Mobile, PUBG Mobile Lite, PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik, Baidu, Baidu Express Edition, Tencent Watchlist, FaceU, WeChat Work, WeChat Reading, Tencent Weiyun, others. Check the full list of 118 banned mobile apps APUS Launcher Pro- Theme, Live Wallpapers, Smart APUS Launcher -Theme, Call Show, Wallpaper, HideApps APUS Security -Antivirus, Phone security, Cleaner APUS Turbo Cleaner 2020- Junk Cleaner, Anti-Virus APUS Flashlight-Free & Bright Cut Cut – Cut Out & Photo Background Editor Baidu Baidu Express Edition FaceU - Inspire your Beauty ShareSave by Xiaomi: Latest gadgets, amazing deals CamCard - Business Card Reader CamCard Business CamCard for Salesforce CamOCR InNote VooV Meeting - Tencent Video Conferencing Super Clean - Master of Cleaner, Phone Booster WeChat reading Government WeChat Small Q brush Tencent Weiyun Pitu WeChat Work Cyber Hunter Cyber Hunter Lite Knives Out-No rules, just fight! Super Mecha Champions LifeAfter Dawn of Isles Ludo World-Ludo Superstar Chess Rush PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik PUBG MOBILE LITE Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade Art of Conquest: Dark Horizon Dank Tanks Warpath Game of Sultans Gallery Vault - Hide Pictures And Videos Smart AppLock Message Lock -Gallery Vault Developer Team Hide App-Hide Application Icon AppLock AppLock Lite Dual Space - Multiple Accounts & App Cloner ZAKZAK Pro - Live chat & video chat online ZAKZAK LIVE: live-streaming & video chat app Music - Mp3 Player Music Player - Audio Player & 10 Bands Equalizer HD Camera Selfie Beauty Camera Cleaner - Phone Booster Web Browser & Fast Explorer Video Player All Format for Android Photo Gallery HD & Editor Photo Gallery & Album Music Player - Bass Booster - Free Download HD Camera - Beauty Cam with Filters & Panorama HD Camera Pro & Selfie Camera Music Player - MP3 Player & 10 Bands Equalizer Gallery HD Web Browser - Fast, Privacy & Light Web Explorer Web Browser - Secure Explorer Music player - Audio Player Video Player - All Format HD Video Player Lamour Love All Over The World Amour- video chat & call all over the world. MV Master - Make Your Status Video & Community MV Master - Best Video Maker & Photo Video Editor APUS Message Center-Intelligent management LivU Meet new people & Video chat with strangers Carrom Friends : Carrom Board & Pool Game- Ludo All Star- Play Online Ludo Game & Board Games Bike Racing : Moto Traffic Rider Bike Racing Games Rangers Of Oblivion : Online Action MMO RPG Game Z Camera - Photo Editor, Beauty Selfie, Collage GO SMS Pro - Messenger, Free Themes, Emoji U-Dictionary: Oxford Dictionary Free Now Translate Ulike - Define your selfie in trendy style Tantan - Date For Real MICO Chat: New Friends Banaen aur Live Chat karen Kitty Live - Live Streaming & Video Live Chat Malay Social Dating App to Date & Meet Singles Alipay AlipayHK Mobile Taobao Youku Road of Kings- Endless Glory Sina News Netease News Penguin FM Murderous Pursuits Tencent Watchlist hailed the ban 118 Chinese apps "Banning of 118 more Chinese Apps by Union Government today is a major milestone step against misdeeds of China and will certainly boost the morale of the Country," said Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders.

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US House passes bill that can force China's ByteDance to either sell TikTok or get banned
9 months, 1 week ago

US House passes bill that can force China's ByteDance to either sell TikTok or get banned

Op India  

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that can force the Chinese company ByteDance, the owner of the short video app TikTok, to either sell TikTok to a US-based company or get banned in the country. The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the …

NewsClick controversy: Did China shift its propaganda from phone apps to media?
1 year, 4 months ago

NewsClick controversy: Did China shift its propaganda from phone apps to media?

India Today  

Until last year the central government banned over 250 Chinese apps citing them to be “prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India”. In a first, ED ‘uncovers’ China-media link The central probe agency’s recent action against digital news website NewsClick -- first against any media firm -- uncovered the alleged involvement of the site in peddling pro-China information in …

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 …

Is the US going to ban TikTok?
1 year, 8 months ago

Is the US going to ban TikTok?

Al Jazeera  

The Take looks at what banning the Chinese social media app would mean for digital privacy. The social media app has more than a billion users in 150 countries, but lawmakers are looking at the app with a more cautious eye as its popularity grows. The US and other countries have already banned TikTok from government phones, while India and …

TikTok employees can still access Indian users data despite ban: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

TikTok employees can still access Indian users data despite ban: Report

Hindustan Times  

Despite China's app TikTok has been banned by Centre for around three years now, the employees of the short-video sharing platform and its Beijing-based parent, ByteDance can still access the personal data of Indian users, says a report from Forbes. The report claims that anyone at the companies with simple access to their tools can retrieve and analyse specific information …

India to UK, TikTok banned in these countries; Pak blocked Chinese app 4 times!
1 year, 9 months ago

India to UK, TikTok banned in these countries; Pak blocked Chinese app 4 times!

Hindustan Times  

British authorities prohibited the use of the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on official devices on Thursday. With this, UK joined the list of at least countries who have banned use of TikTok for its employees on charges ranging from privacy concerns to national security to inducing harmful content. These countries have banned TikTok India Citing privacy and security concerns, Centre …

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 …

After US and EU, UK now bans TikTok on government phones on security grounds
1 year, 9 months ago

After US and EU, UK now bans TikTok on government phones on security grounds

Hindustan Times  

British authorities said Thursday that they are banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from government mobile phones on security grounds, following similar moves by the U.S. and European Union. TikTok ban: The U.S. government mandated last month that employees of federal agencies have to delete TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices. The U.S. government mandated last month that employees of …

‘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 …

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. …

Chinese apps were banned because…: Foreign Secretary explains
1 year, 9 months ago

Chinese apps were banned because…: Foreign Secretary explains

Hindustan Times  

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Saturday said that the Chinese applications were banned in India to stop the spread of misinformation, the spread of disinformation, and fake information. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra "To answer your question on what's the interface that government has, to balance the availability of information, availability of misinformation, the spread of disinformation and fake information, …

China says TikTok ban reflects US insecurities
1 year, 9 months ago

China says TikTok ban reflects US insecurities

Associated Press  

BEIJING — U.S. government bans on Chinese-owned video sharing app TikTok reveal Washington’s own insecurities and are an abuse of state power, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday. “How unsure of itself can the U.S., the world’s top superpower, be to fear a young person’s favorite app to such a degree?” The White House is giving all federal agencies, …

After India, TikTok gets banned in this country over national security reasons
1 year, 9 months ago

After India, TikTok gets banned in this country over national security reasons

India Today  

TikTok has been banned yet again, but this time in Canada. On Monday, Canada announced a ban on the use of the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok on government-issued devices due to concerns over privacy and security risks.The Canadian government said that the app is getting banned because it presents unacceptable levels of risk and security. "While the risks of …

'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 …

‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ More Popular? 6 in 10 Indians Shed Habit of Purchasing Made-in-China Items
2 years ago

‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ More Popular? 6 in 10 Indians Shed Habit of Purchasing Made-in-China Items

News 18  

Six out of 10 Indians reduced their ‘Made in China’ purchases this year, given the geopolitical situation. In response, 58 percent Indians said they had reduced their Chinese purchases due to the current geopolitical situation between the two countries; 26 percent said they found Indian alternatives to be better in terms of price, quality, and customer service; 11 percent opted …

Full list of Chinese apps banned in India so far: PUBG Mobile, Garena Free Fire, TikTok and hundreds more
2 years, 4 months ago

Full list of Chinese apps banned in India so far: PUBG Mobile, Garena Free Fire, TikTok and hundreds more

India Today  

In the last few years, the government of India has ordered to ban around 250 Chinese apps citing them to be “prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the state and public order”. Ban on popular mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Garena Free Fire shocked not only the players but also the Esports …

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 …

How Beijing reacted to India’s move to ban Chinese smartphones below Rs 12,000
2 years, 4 months ago

How Beijing reacted to India’s move to ban Chinese smartphones below Rs 12,000

Firstpost  

Taking note of India’s move to ban Chinese telecommunication giants from selling their devices under Rs 12,000, the Chinese foreign ministry said that Beijing will “firmly support” Chinese companies in defending their lawful interests and rights. According to a Bloomberg report, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson also said that Beijing will “firmly support” Chinese companies in defending their lawful interests …

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

Firstpost  

Developer Krafton has said it is working to bring the game back. “The analysis also showed that this application has malicious code and also acquires a host of critical permissions, which could be misused for compromising user data for surveillance through camera/microphone, location tracking, and malicious network activities,” a senior government official told News18 on the condition of anonymity. “On …

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 …

Is Banning BGMI Justified? Angry Gamers Question Future Of eSports In India
2 years, 4 months ago

Is Banning BGMI Justified? Angry Gamers Question Future Of eSports In India

News 18  

Battlegrounds Mobile India has been removed from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Battlegrounds Mobile India is the India-only version of PUBG Mobile, which was also banned back in September 2020 along with several other companies with links to China. Currently, Battlegrounds Mobile India is working on most devices, but reports of server errors and issues with …

Is BGMI banned in India? Here's what we know so far
2 years, 4 months ago

Is BGMI banned in India? Here's what we know so far

India Today  

Multiplayer online games got their big boost during the peak COVID 19 pandemic that forced people to operate from homes. At the moment, BGMI is only blocked in India, and it is unavailable to download on Google Play and App Store. Amid all this, BGMI's developer Krafton claims there's been no communication from the government over its removal from the …

2 years after PUBG ban, is mobile game BGMI also blocked in India?
2 years, 4 months ago

2 years after PUBG ban, is mobile game BGMI also blocked in India?

Hindustan Times  

Google on Thursday blocked access to Battlegrounds Mobile India, stating that India had ordered that the same be blocked resulting in it being removed from the Play Store, Reuters reported. This comes two years after PlayerUnknown’s BattleGrounds, a multiplayer battle game was banned in India after reports emerged that thesy were ‘stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users' data' in an unauthorised …

After Garena Free Fire, Indian Govt Urged To Ban BGMI Mobile Game
2 years, 9 months ago

After Garena Free Fire, Indian Govt Urged To Ban BGMI Mobile Game

News 18  

PRAHAR, an NGO has urged the government to block the Chinese gaming app BGMI-PUBG and add it to the list of 54 Chinese apps banned on February 14, 2022 saying its omission in the list is a “clear lapse in judgement on part of the Government". Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convener, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch said, “We congratulate the Government on their …

Govt urged to block Chinese app BGMI-PUBG in the interest of security
2 years, 9 months ago

Govt urged to block Chinese app BGMI-PUBG in the interest of security

India TV News  

PRAHAR, an NGO has urged the government to block the Chinese gaming app BGMI-PUBG and add it to the list of 54 Chinese apps banned on February 14, 2022 saying its omission in the list is a "clear lapse in judgement on part of the Government". Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convener, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch said, "We congratulate the Government on their …

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 …

Garena Free Fire Ban: Not Just India, Why Free Fire May Get Banned In Other Countries Too
2 years, 10 months ago

Garena Free Fire Ban: Not Just India, Why Free Fire May Get Banned In Other Countries Too

News 18  

Popular battle royale game Garena Free Fire was banned in India among the 54 ‘Chinese’ apps that were banned on Monday, February 14. Krafton, maker of PUBG Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India had last month sued Garena Free Fire makers for copying PUBG Mobile. Krafton had also roped in Apple in its lawsuit for listing Garena Free Fire and Free …

Garena Free Fire Ban: This Is What Garena Has To Say After Government Banned The Game In India
2 years, 10 months ago

Garena Free Fire Ban: This Is What Garena Has To Say After Government Banned The Game In India

News 18  

Garena Fire Fire came in the firing line of the Indian Government on Monday, after the game was part of a broad list of 54 ‘Chinese apps’ that were ordered to be removed from Google Play Store and Apple App Store. “We are aware that Free Fire is currently unavailable in the Google Play and iOS app stores in India …

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 …

'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 …

A year since the TikTok ban, India set to stay the course on Chinese apps
3 years, 5 months ago

A year since the TikTok ban, India set to stay the course on Chinese apps

Hindustan Times  

On June 29, 2020, just over a year ago, Union minister for electronics and information technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad, launched what he termed “India’s digital strike” against China, as the government banned 59 mobile applications, mostly of Chinese origin, in the wake of the Galwan border clash. The first tranche of app bans was followed by two more — 44 …

PUBG, other banned apps attempting to re-enter India without govt permit
3 years, 6 months ago

PUBG, other banned apps attempting to re-enter India without govt permit

India TV News  

Banned apps including the infamous PUBG is attempting to make an entry into India again, India TV has learnt. PUBG and similar apps were last year banned by the Indian government for concerns relating to national security and data privacy breaches, besides issues of addiction in children, monetary loss, self harm, suicides and murders. Krafton, which is controlled by Chinese …

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 …

Massive threat to data of our citizens: Nizamabad MP urges IT Minister to examine Battlegrounds Mobile India
3 years, 6 months ago

Massive threat to data of our citizens: Nizamabad MP urges IT Minister to examine Battlegrounds Mobile India

India TV News  

In a letter to Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Arvind Dharampuri has stated some recommendations against the launch of Battlegrounds Mobile India - a relaunch of banned PUBG Mobile game in India. Image Source : FILE Nizamabad MP Arvind Dharampuri's letter to IT Minister Time and again, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed the need to support India's emerging gaming …

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