India bans 54 more Chinese apps citing security threat | Check list
3 years, 1 month ago

India bans 54 more Chinese apps citing security threat | Check list

India TV News  

Highlights India has banned 54 more Chinese apps that pose threat to India's security The 54 Chinese apps include Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera - Selfie Camera Earlier in June last year, India banned 59 Chinese mobile apps. The Government of India banned 54 more Chinese apps that pose a threat to India's security, informed sources on Monday. "Government of India to ban 54 Chinese apps that pose a threat to India's security," sources told ANI. Earlier in June last year, India had banned 59 Chinese mobile applications including the widely-used social media platforms such as TikTok, WeChat, and Helo keeping in view the threat to the nation's sovereignty and security.

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Apps banned over terror link in 2023 still thriving, government acknowledges
1 month ago

Apps banned over terror link in 2023 still thriving, government acknowledges

India Today  

In mid-2023, the Indian government banned at least 14 mobile applications – mostly used for secure communication – over inputs that were being used by Pakistan-based terrorist handlers. In an RTI response to India Today, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology acknowledged it issued orders to “intermediaries” in May 2023 to take down 14 applications under the Information Technology …

India bans 119 Chinese apps from Google Play Store citing national security concerns
1 month, 1 week ago

India bans 119 Chinese apps from Google Play Store citing national security concerns

India TV News  

India bans 119 Chinese apps from Google Play Store citing national security concerns The government has launched a digital strike, ordering the removal of 119 Chinese apps from the Google Play Store. The government has launched another digital crackdown, instructing the removal of 119 Chinese apps from the Google Play Store. This isn’t the first time; India initiated a digital …

36 Banned Chinese apps in India, now available on Google Play Store and App Store
1 month, 2 weeks ago

36 Banned Chinese apps in India, now available on Google Play Store and App Store

India TV News  

Chinese apps make a comeback in India: In 2020, India banned several Chinese apps due to security concerns. Following the Galwan Valley clash in 2020, the Indian government banned 59 Chinese apps, including UC Browser, Shein, and TikTok, citing security risks. Popular apps that have returned Many of the previously banned apps are now available again, either under a new …

Many banned Chinese apps make comeback in India: Will TikTok return?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Many banned Chinese apps make comeback in India: Will TikTok return?

India Today  

Many of the Chinese apps that were banned in 2020 following the India-China border tensions have made a return to the Play Store in India as diplomatic relations between the two countries improve. With the evolving political landscape, the return of some of the banned Chinese apps - the question on everyone's mind is: Will TikTok make a comeback to …

Many banned Chinese apps re-appear as India-China ties warm up
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Many banned Chinese apps re-appear as India-China ties warm up

India Today  

Remember hundreds of Chinese apps were banned in 2020? After four years, India Today's Open-Source Intelligence team reviewed more than 200 of the banned mobile applications and found that original or clone versions of at least 36 of them were available either on Google's Play Store or Apple's App Store or on both platforms as of February 10. Similarly, Xender …

TikTok: A Chinese trojan horse in democracies
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok: A Chinese trojan horse in democracies

Firstpost  

TikTok’s algorithmic manipulation is to curate China’s peaceful intentions, glorify China’s developmental experience, blunt criticism of the communist party, and promote tourism in China while painting others as declining powers, aggressors, or even incompetent Even though China debarred global social internet sites like Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Yahoo, and others more than a decade ago, the issue of proscription of …

TikTok ban: Why did India ban TikTok five years ago?
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok ban: Why did India ban TikTok five years ago?

The Hindu  

TikTok, the popular short-video app, was just about to face a shut down in the U.S. after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered the app to be sold by its Chinese parent company ByteDance or banned on Sunday in the United States on national security grounds but Donald Trump came to the rescue, giving them more time to find an approved …

Good morning, America: Why India banned TikTok 5 years back
2 months, 1 week ago

Good morning, America: Why India banned TikTok 5 years back

India Today  

On January 19, 2025, millions of American users who logged into TikTok were left stunned after getting a pop-up message declaring the app was temporarily unavailable. TikTok officially suspended its services in the United States on Sunday after a landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the government’s decision to ban the app, citing national security concerns. WHEN INDIA …

Easing of visa restrictions good for improvement of China-India ties: China Daily editorial
8 months, 1 week ago

Easing of visa restrictions good for improvement of China-India ties: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In a move that could help ease strained China-India economic and trade relations, New Delhi is reportedly planning to speed up the process of issuing visas for Chinese engineers and technicians in a bid to make up for the delays at manufacturing units that have already cost the country billions of dollars. The situation, if it remains unchanged, will certainly …

India shuns China's calls to resume passenger flights after 4 years, officials say
9 months, 1 week ago

India shuns China's calls to resume passenger flights after 4 years, officials say

The Hindu  

China is pressing India to restart direct passenger flights after a four-year halt, but New Delhi is resisting as a border dispute continues to weigh on ties between the world's two most populous countries, officials said. Direct flights would benefit both economies, but the stakes are higher for China, where a recovery in overseas travel after the COVID-19 pandemic is …

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

India is the first country to ban TikTok over security concerns
1 year ago

India is the first country to ban TikTok over security concerns

India TV News  

As the US House of Representatives passed legislation which could lead to a ban on TikTok, a short format video sharing platfrom which has around 170 million American users, it was the Indian government which first decided to block the platform in the world. The government blocked TikTok along with other 59 Chinese applications because of security concerns. In 2020, …

Govt of India bans over 100 fraudulent Chinese websites in crackdown on China-operated financial scams
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt of India bans over 100 fraudulent Chinese websites in crackdown on China-operated financial scams

Firstpost  

The government of India has banned over 100 Chinese-operated investment scam websites. These websites were found to be intricately linked to multiple bank accounts, with funds being transferred between accounts to confuse investigating agencies In a decisive move against financial fraud, the Government of India has launched a comprehensive initiative to ban over 100 Chinese-operated investment scam websites that have …

Apple, China met to discuss Beijing's crackdown on western apps: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Apple, China met to discuss Beijing's crackdown on western apps: Report

The Hindu  

Apple staff met with Chinese officials in recent months to discuss concerns over new rules that will restrict the U.S. tech giant from offering many foreign apps currently available on its app store in the country, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The officials told Apple that it must strictly implement the rules which ban unregistered foreign apps, the …

Banned or not? Why there is confusion over restrictions on iPhone use in China
1 year, 6 months ago

Banned or not? Why there is confusion over restrictions on iPhone use in China

Firstpost  

China has denied issuing any ban on the ‘purchase or use’ of Apple’s iPhones. The remarks by its foreign ministry spokesperson come after multiple media reports said last week that staffers at central government agencies have been forbidden to use the smartphone at the workplace China has denied banning Apple’s iPhones for government staff at work. “China has not issued …

China says it has not banned purchase, use of iPhones, foreign phone brands
1 year, 6 months ago

China says it has not banned purchase, use of iPhones, foreign phone brands

The Hindu  

China has not issued a ban on the purchase and use of foreign phone brands, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday, in response to media reports that said some government agencies and firms had told staff to stop using Apple's iPhones at work. "China has not issued laws, regulations or policy documents that prohibit the purchase and use of …

China denies reported ban on Apple iPhone purchases and usage
1 year, 6 months ago

China denies reported ban on Apple iPhone purchases and usage

Al Jazeera  

The supposed ban comes at a time when tensions are rising between Washington and Beijing. China has not issued a ban on the buying and use of foreign phone brands, the Chinese foreign ministry said in response to media reports that said some government agencies and firms had told staff to stop using Apple’s iPhones at work. On Wednesday, the …

Why is China banning officials and state employees from using iPhones?
1 year, 6 months ago

Why is China banning officials and state employees from using iPhones?

Al Jazeera  

Beijing is taking aim at Apple devices in the latest salvo in the US-China tech war. “Limiting personal use of iPhones, which could access local networks and collect environmental data, aligns with the government’s commitment to bolster cybersecurity,” Chim Lee, China analyst with the Economist Intelligence Unit, told Al Jazeera. China and the US view each other’s tech companies as …

Some Chinese government employees banned from using Apple devices: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Some Chinese government employees banned from using Apple devices: Report

The Hindu  

September 07, 2023 12:22 pm | Updated 01:37 pm IST Some Chinese government bodies have banned their employees from using Apple’s iPhone and other foreign devices for work purposes, reported Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, citing anonymous sources. The extent of the policy is not yet clear, but it reportedly applied to some central government agencies where employees were told …

India should be pragmatic about huge Chinese investments
1 year, 7 months ago

India should be pragmatic about huge Chinese investments

Live Mint  

Officially, India would love to do business with China. BYD’s proposal ran afoul of a 2020 amendment to India’s foreign direct investment policy that made government approval mandatory for any investment originating from a country with which India shares a land border. India’s trade with China declined – albeit marginally – in the first half of 2023 after more than …

Apple removes 1,474 apps in 2022, THESE many from India
1 year, 10 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 …

US, UK, New Zealand and more... Why are these countries banning TikTok?
2 years ago

US, UK, New Zealand and more... Why are these countries banning TikTok?

Firstpost  

More than one billion people use TikTok to watch its brief video posts globally, demonstrating its enormous popularity. United States According to AP, this week, the U.S. said that government agencies have 30 days to delete TikTok from federal devices and systems over data security concerns. United Kingdom British authorities said Thursday that they are banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app …

China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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, …

China hits out at US TikTok ban: ‘How unsure of itself can a superpower be?’
2 years ago

China hits out at US TikTok ban: ‘How unsure of itself can a superpower be?’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US government bans on …

'Tiki, Helo, ShareKaro': Experts Concern About Banned Chinese Apps Returning to India in New Forms
2 years, 1 month 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 …

138 Chinese apps that got banned by the Indian Government: Complete list, reason and more
2 years, 1 month ago

138 Chinese apps that got banned by the Indian Government: Complete list, reason and more

India TV News  

138 Chinese apps that got banned by the Indian Government: Complete list, reason and more The government has banned a bulk of apps which has a third-party link. Witnessing the constant complaints against the Chinese loan and betting applications, MeitY- the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has started the process of banning 138 betting apps in India. Here is …

Centre blocks 138 betting and 94 loan apps linked to China
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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, 3 months 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 …

India says China trying to ‘change status quo’ on disputed border
2 years, 3 months ago

India says China trying to ‘change status quo’ on disputed border

Al Jazeera  

India has accused China of trying to “unilaterally change the status quo” on their disputed Himalayan border after clashes last week in the Tawang sector of India’s northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. “On 09 December 2022, PLA troops attempted to unilaterally change the status quo by encroaching on the Line of Actual Control, in the Yangtse area of Tawang Sector,” …

Google may make some Pixel phones in India after China COVID-19 disruptions
2 years, 6 months ago

Google may make some Pixel phones in India after China COVID-19 disruptions

The Hindu  

Of late, Google is getting to be known for more than its search service and play store. And just as the company is looking to launch its next smartphone, Pixel 7, next month, reports have surfaced that the Alphabet-owned company could make some of its Pixel phones in India, according to a report by The Information. The company’s decision to …

India to ban smartphones under Rs 12,000 from Chinese brands? Govt clarifies
2 years, 6 months ago

India to ban smartphones under Rs 12,000 from Chinese brands? Govt clarifies

India Today  

Smartphone companies like Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi and others can finally heave a sigh of relief as India currently does not have any plans to ban the sale of phones under Rs 12,000. Earlier, Livemint claimed that India is planning to ban the sale of Chinese smartphones under Rs 12,000 in the country to bolster the sales of homegrown brands like …

Congress raises issue of suicides linked to Chinese loan apps
2 years, 6 months ago

Congress raises issue of suicides linked to Chinese loan apps

The Hindu  

The Congress on August 30 raised the issue of several Chinese apps siphoning off ₹500 crore by duping lakhs of Indians through debt traps and questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi was keeping his “eyes closed”. Till now, 52 individuals in our country committed suicide due to blackmailing by these loan apps,” he told reporters, asking, “What is the Modi …

Full list of Chinese apps banned in India so far: PUBG Mobile, Garena Free Fire, TikTok and hundreds more
2 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

Beijing reacts to India’s move to ban Chinese smartphones below ₹12,000
2 years, 7 months ago

Beijing reacts to India’s move to ban Chinese smartphones below ₹12,000

Hindustan Times  

The Chinese government has reacted to India’s plans to ban smartphone makers from the country from selling devices cheaper than ₹12,000, dealing a blow to brands, including Xiaomi Corp. India's move is aimed at pushing Chinese companies out of the lower segment of the market. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said the government …

Explained: Why India wants to ban Chinese smartphones that cost less than Rs 12,000 and what are its implications
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained: Why India wants to ban Chinese smartphones that cost less than Rs 12,000 and what are its implications

Firstpost  

The Indian government wants to ban Chinese smartphones that cost less than Rs 12,000 which have dominated the Indian smartphone market for years. The Government of India is planning to ban budget Chinese smartphones that cost less than Rs 12,000. Manufacturers like Lava and Micromax were a force to be reckoned with in India’s mobile device market and were very …

The China link: How an intel agency's report, letter from MHA triggered ban on popular game BGMI
2 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

India should probe Vivo according to law, not discriminate: China
2 years, 8 months ago

India should probe Vivo according to law, not discriminate: China

Hindustan Times  

China on Wednesday said it hopes India would conduct investigations into the Chinese smartphone company Vivo according to law and provide a “fair” and “non-discriminatory” business environment for Chinese firms. China is closely following developments related to the raids on the offices of Vivo in India, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Zhao Lijian, said on Wednesday when asked about the case. …

Govt urged to block Chinese app BGMI-PUBG in the interest of security
3 years, 1 month 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
3 years, 1 month 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 …

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