PUBG among 118 Mobile Apps Banned by Govt in Another Crackdown amid Border Row With China
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG among 118 Mobile Apps Banned by Govt in Another Crackdown amid Border Row With China

News 18  

The Indian government on Wednesday banned 118 mostly-Chinese mobile applications, including the popular online multiplayer game PUBG, after a fresh round of border confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh. Other apps banned on Wednesday include avatars of applications banned previously, like TikTok and WeChat, Youku, Baidu, Baidu Express and Ali Pay. It added that it has received many complaints from various sources, including reports about misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms, for stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users? ?On the basis of these and upon receiving of recent credible inputs that information posted, permissions sought, functionality embedded as well as data harvesting practices of above stated Apps raise serious concerns that these apps collect and share data in surreptitious manner and compromise personal data and information of users that can have a severe threat to security of the state,?

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Top Tech News BGMI Unban Twitter Long Video ChatGPT iOS App Twitter Elon Musk Weekly Wrap
1 year, 7 months ago

Top Tech News BGMI Unban Twitter Long Video ChatGPT iOS App Twitter Elon Musk Weekly Wrap

ABP News  

The return of an uber-popular mobile multiplayer, ChatGPT, entering the mobile app domain, and Twitter admitting censorship of content — these developments have dominated tech headlines over the past week. BGMI’s Back Apologies for the Backstreet Boys pun, but after an absence of 10 months, Battlegrounds Mobile India is making its return to the country — and things may not …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

Law enforcement agencies probing alleged killing under PUBG addiction: MoS
2 years, 5 months ago

Law enforcement agencies probing alleged killing under PUBG addiction: MoS

Live Mint  

Citing a media report stating that 'a child has killed his mother under the influence of PUBG', Union Minister of Sate for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that law enforcement agencies are investigating to find the reason behind the same. There are reports and grievances of banned apps appearing in new avatars using similar-sounding names have been forwarded …

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 …

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, …

PUBG For PC, Consoles Will Be Free-To-Play Starting Next Month
3 years ago

PUBG For PC, Consoles Will Be Free-To-Play Starting Next Month

News 18  

South Korean game developer Krafton on Friday announced that PUBG: Battlegrounds will transition to a?free-to-play? When PUBG: Battlegrounds transitions to F2P, it will introduce Battlegrounds Plus, an optional premium account upgrade that allows players to access a variety of new and exclusive in-game features. ?As PUBG: Battlegrounds pioneered the battle royale genre and has grown into a globally influential game …

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 …

PUBG Mobile India's New Teaser Briefly Appears On YouTube, Fans Say Launch Imminent
3 years, 7 months ago

PUBG Mobile India's New Teaser Briefly Appears On YouTube, Fans Say Launch Imminent

News 18  

PUBG Mobile India has been in the works for quite some time but the company is yet to announce its availability details officially. Earlier today, many fans who have subscribed to PUBG Mobile India‘s YouTube page claimed that they received a notification for a new video with the title “All new PUBG Mobile coming to India #2.” The alleged 6-second …

PUBG Mobile bans over 1.4 million accounts for using cheats, hacks
3 years, 7 months ago

PUBG Mobile bans over 1.4 million accounts for using cheats, hacks

India Today  

PUBG Mobile is at it again. During the last week, the game banned over 1.4 million accounts for using cheats and hacks during gameplay to get an undue advantage over other players. In the latest anti-cheat report, PUBG Mobile has said that this week saw a 2.4 per cent increase over the accounts that saw a ban last week. In …

PUBG Mobile bans over 1.6 million accounts in crackdown against cheaters
3 years, 8 months ago

PUBG Mobile bans over 1.6 million accounts in crackdown against cheaters

India Today  

In yet another massive crackdown, PUBG Mobile has banned over 1.6 million accounts that were found cheating. In what has become a common practice, PUBG Mobile bans at least 1 million accounts every month for tampering with the anti-cheat policy. As usual, only 1 per cent of the total banned accounts belonged to the Conqueror category. Of all the banned …

Many mobile games violent, addictive...PUBG just one example: Prakash Javadekar
3 years, 9 months ago

Many mobile games violent, addictive...PUBG just one example: Prakash Javadekar

Hindustan Times  

Many mobile games are "violent, explicit and addictive", and PUBG was just one example, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said Sunday, announcing a government plan to set up a center of excellence in gaming and other related areas to promote Indian cultural ethos. The minister for information and broadcasting said his ministry has decided to form a gaming centre to teach …

PUBG is an example of a violent game, says Indian govt
3 years, 9 months ago

PUBG is an example of a violent game, says Indian govt

India Today  

In what could decide the future of PUBG and similar games in India, union minister Prakash Javadekar said Sunday that many mobile games are “violent, explicit, addictive, and tend to create a complex in the mind of children” and PUBG happens to be one of them. “We are at an advanced stage of preparation and this will come into effect …

PUBG Mobile India Launch May be Delayed Indefinitely as Govt Seeks to Extend China Apps Ban
3 years, 10 months ago

PUBG Mobile India Launch May be Delayed Indefinitely as Govt Seeks to Extend China Apps Ban

News 18  

PUBG Mobile India’s launch seems unlikely in the near future as the Indian government has reportedly refused to set aside its ban on multiple China-origin apps. As per a new report, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued fresh notices to TikTok and 58 other banned Chinese apps which purportedly states that the government is not satisfied with …

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 …

PUBG Mobile Banned Over 1.2 Million Hackers Last Week for Cheating: All Details Here
3 years, 11 months ago

PUBG Mobile Banned Over 1.2 Million Hackers Last Week for Cheating: All Details Here

News 18  

PUBG Mobile is arguably the most popular online battle royale game in the world with an estimated 600 million players globally. PUBG Mobile developers take out an Anti-Cheating report frequently, to show how many hackers and cheaters were banned from the game. In their latest report, PUBG Mobile’s developers said that a total of 1,217,342 accounts were permanently suspended between …

PUBG Mobile India launch date, list of countries where the game was unbanned
3 years, 11 months ago

PUBG Mobile India launch date, list of countries where the game was unbanned

India TV News  

PUBG Mobile is a huge fan base not online in India but all over the world. While it came as a surprise for many, India is not the only country that banned PUBG Mobile. Pakistan Pakistan Telecommunication Authority banned PUBG Mobile as the regulatory was receiving complaints against the game. Nepal The Nepal Telecommunications Authority also banned PUBG Mobile earlier …

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 …

Bad News for PUBG Mobile India? Apex Child Rights Body Demands Legislations Before Launch
4 years ago

Bad News for PUBG Mobile India? Apex Child Rights Body Demands Legislations Before Launch

News 18  

India’s apex child rights body NCPCR has said it will not be appropriate to relaunch popular gaming app PUBG in the country until legislations are in place for such online games, according to officials. PUBG, which was earlier distributed in India by China’s Tencent Games, has sought permission from the government to relaunch in the country. In a meeting called …

PUBG Mobile India May Not Launch in India Any Time Soon as Company Awaits Ministry Approval
4 years ago

PUBG Mobile India May Not Launch in India Any Time Soon as Company Awaits Ministry Approval

News 18  

PUBG Mobile India and its legions of fans have been seemingly counting days, with numerous reports in the interim suggesting that the game may be re-launched in India any day. Continuing on last week’s update where reports claimed that there have been no official intimation regarding clearing PUBG Mobile India for a relaunch in the country, a fresh report cites …

India Govt Ban on More Chinese Apps Can Hurt China’s Digital Silk Route Ambitions
4 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Indian Govt Executes 4th Ban on Chinese Apps in 5 Months: The Full Timeline
4 years, 1 month ago

Indian Govt Executes 4th Ban on Chinese Apps in 5 Months: The Full Timeline

News 18  

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology banned 43 Chinese apps earlier today, as part of the fourth crackdown on apps with ties to China, that are believed to be a threat to national security. But the most notable raid on 118 Chinese apps occurred in September, which included highly popular apps such as PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite. …

AliExpress, Other Apps Join TikTok, PUBG Mobile Among 267 Banned Chinese Apps in India
4 years, 1 month ago

AliExpress, Other Apps Join TikTok, PUBG Mobile Among 267 Banned Chinese Apps in India

News 18  

The government of India has announced a ban on 43 more Chinese apps, continuing on three previous app bans that aim to rid the Indian internet space of apps that may potentially used by Chinese state-backed threat actors to spy on Indian internet users, and infiltrate them by downloading malicious files in the background. The most notable app banned in …

PUBG Mobile is Making a Comeback and Indian Gamers Have Lost Their Collective Calm
4 years, 1 month ago

PUBG Mobile is Making a Comeback and Indian Gamers Have Lost Their Collective Calm

News 18  

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds aka PUBG is coming back. Days after Tencent Games announced that they “deeply regretted the outcome” during the departure of the massively popular game from India, the creators of PUBG have confirmed that there is a new version of the game called PUBG Mobile India that is in the works. Coming backPUBG Corporation Reveals "PUBG Mobile India" Plans …

PUBG Mobile may come back in India with Diwali campaign, Indian servers, and a new publisher
4 years, 1 month ago

PUBG Mobile may come back in India with Diwali campaign, Indian servers, and a new publisher

India Today  

PUBG Mobile may soon return in India, says a new report. The report comes days after Tencent Games put the final nail in the coffin for the PUBG Mobile by suspending India servers. While the Tencent move made the PUBG Mobile ban in India, sort of, final, it also offered closure to the whole saga so that the game can …

PUBG shuts shop in India: Netizens bid emotional farewell, say 'aap mera dard nahi samjh sakte'
4 years, 1 month ago

PUBG shuts shop in India: Netizens bid emotional farewell, say 'aap mera dard nahi samjh sakte'

India TV News  

While the government had on September 2 announced the ban on many Chinese applications including the popular Battle Royal Game, PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite will no longer work for gamers in India starting from today. Sharing a picture of Ranbir Kapoor from Channa Mereya song from the film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil with a tagline "Acha Chalta Hum, …

'Saviour in Lockdown': PUBG Fans Bid Emotional Farewell as Battle Royale Game Shuts Shop in India
4 years, 1 month ago

'Saviour in Lockdown': PUBG Fans Bid Emotional Farewell as Battle Royale Game Shuts Shop in India

News 18  

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds aka PUBG will no longer work in India starting Friday, the company announced the development in a Facebook post. Tencent Games that owns the mobile game, said on Facebook that it “deeply regrets this outcome” and thanked PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite fans for their support in India. Though I am not “pro player” but I enjoyed …

FAU-G Teaser Released by Akshay Kumar is Making Gamers Nostalgic about PUBG
4 years, 1 month ago

FAU-G Teaser Released by Akshay Kumar is Making Gamers Nostalgic about PUBG

News 18  

FAU-G, the upcoming Indian mobile game based on the heroics of the Indian armed forces, has released its first official cinematic teaser and Twitterati are welcoming it with memes on the social media platform. @nCore_games @BharatKeVeer @vishalgondal #AtmanirbharBharat #StartupIndia pic.twitter.com/5lvPBa2Uxz— Akshay Kumar October 25, 2020 FAU-G, which stands for Fearless And United – Guards, was announced as PUBG Mobile, one …

Will PUBG Mobile be Unbanned in India? New Job Posting Excites Fans
4 years, 2 months ago

Will PUBG Mobile be Unbanned in India? New Job Posting Excites Fans

News 18  

PUBG Mobile faced an abrupt ban in India about a month ago, when the government of India named PUBG Mobile in a list of 118 apps that were suspended in India in lieu of their ties to Chinese developers and publishers. The latest bit to add to the speculations is a job posting by PUBG Corp, the developers of the …

PUBG Mobile ban unlikely to be lifted in India because of its 'violent nature'
4 years, 2 months ago

PUBG Mobile ban unlikely to be lifted in India because of its 'violent nature'

Firstpost  

It has been almost a month since the government banned the PUBG Mobile game in India. These attempts include PUBG Corporation cutting ties with Tencent for PUBG Mobile in India. According to a report by Reuters, despite PUBG Corporation taking over the publishing rights in India, the government is not yet ready to revoke the ban. That does not change …

PUBG Mobile to Remain Banned in India Despite Tencent License Withdrawal: Govt Official
4 years, 2 months ago

PUBG Mobile to Remain Banned in India Despite Tencent License Withdrawal: Govt Official

News 18  

India is unlikely to revoke a ban on the mobile version of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds following PUBG Corp’s decision to withdraw the mobile game’s publishing rights in the country from China’s Tencent, a senior government official said on Friday. PUBG Mobile, a popular online multiplayer battle game, was among 118 Chinese-origin apps banned by New Delhi earlier this month. That led …

Here's Why PUBG Ban Is Unlikely To Be Revoked Soon Despite China's Tencent Being Removed From India Ops
4 years, 2 months ago

Here's Why PUBG Ban Is Unlikely To Be Revoked Soon Despite China's Tencent Being Removed From India Ops

ABP News  

Hyderabad Based IT Firms Find It Difficult To Return To Office Amid Covid Pandemic, Continue To Operate With Work From Home Reportedly, the Indian government is unlikely to revoke the ban on popular gaming app PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds even after PUBG Corp's decision to remove China's Tencent as the mobile game's publishing partner in the country.According to the report by news …

PUBG Mobile: Despite 24% of Total Global Downloads, India Accounts only 1.2% of Revenues
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Mobile: Despite 24% of Total Global Downloads, India Accounts only 1.2% of Revenues

News 18  

PUBG Mobile continues to be a hot topic of discussion and today we have some new statistics courtesy market analyst Sensor Tower. Being one of the most popular mobile games around the world, PUBG Mobile players have reportedly spent over $3.5 billion on the game ever since its launch in 2018. On September 2, the Indian government released an order …

PUBG Mobile: Most Watched Esports Game in August, But Remains Banned in India
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Mobile: Most Watched Esports Game in August, But Remains Banned in India

News 18  

PUBG Mobile became the most-watched esports title in the month of August. According to Escharts, an esports viewership tracking website, the PUBG Mobile World League was the most popular tournament last month and at its peak, it gathered over one million concurrent viewers. The report also suggests that the game ranked as the number 1 app in India while Hindi …

PUBG Corp is Looking For an Indian Partner to Unban PUBG Mobile
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Corp is Looking For an Indian Partner to Unban PUBG Mobile

News 18  

Following an order by the Indian government to ban 118 Chinese apps in the country, the popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile was pulled down from prominent app stores. While the Indian gaming community hasn’t taken this well, PUBG Corp finally stepped in with an official statement, giving hope to its fans. Just yesterday PUBG Corp released a statement regarding …

PUBG Mobile Ban Will Not Halt Professional Gaming in India: Experts
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Mobile Ban Will Not Halt Professional Gaming in India: Experts

News 18  

PUBG Mobile ban in India has caused plenty of furore on all fronts. Different audiences, too, are migrating to different game streams.” Rathee and Pandita’s thoughts are in line with the market trends being observed, about a week into the PUBG Mobile ban in India. Notably, in the 30-day period until September 5, Call of Duty Mobile registered 1.56 million …

After Facing PUBG Ban In India, South Korean Firm Breaks Ties With China’s Tencent Games
4 years, 3 months ago

After Facing PUBG Ban In India, South Korean Firm Breaks Ties With China’s Tencent Games

ABP News  

After the Indian government's latest digital strike against China in which it banned another 118 Chinese mobile applications including the viral gaming app Player Unknown's Battlegrounds, the South Korean PUBG Corporation has broken its ties with China-based Tencent Games which distributes the game in India. "In light of recent developments, PUBG Corporation has made the decision to no longer authorize …

PUBG Mobile Ban: PUBG Corp Pulls Back Association From Tencent Games in India
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Mobile Ban: PUBG Corp Pulls Back Association From Tencent Games in India

News 18  

Last week the Indian government released an order to ban 118 Chinese apps in the country including the highly popular battle royale game, PUBG Mobile. It has also confirmed that PUBG Mobile will no longer be controlled by Tencent Games in India and that PUBC Corp will take all publishing responsibilities. In light of recent developments, PUBG Corporation has made …

PUBG ditches Tencent to avoid India’s ban on Chinese apps
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG ditches Tencent to avoid India’s ban on Chinese apps

CNN  

London CNN Business — The developer of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has cut ties with Tencent in India in a bid to skirt a government ban on Chinese mobile apps in one of the video game’s most lucrative markets. The list included two PUBG mobile apps, as well as Chinese search giant Baidu and Alipay, the mobile payment app from Ant Group, …

WATCH| No More Chicken Dinner! Grieving PUBG Fans Carry Out Funeral Procession After Govt Bans Chinese Game
4 years, 3 months ago

WATCH| No More Chicken Dinner! Grieving PUBG Fans Carry Out Funeral Procession After Govt Bans Chinese Game

ABP News  

There is less to cheer about for the gaming community as the government of India recently launched its third digital strike against China by banning another 118 Chinese mobile applications including the viral gaming app Player Unknown's Battlegrounds.PUBG has a vast fanbase in the south Asian region, including India and Pakistan, and is one of the most loved games of …

PUBG Mobile Removed From Google Play Store, App Store Following Ban Announcement By Govt
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Mobile Removed From Google Play Store, App Store Following Ban Announcement By Govt

ABP News  

Ladakh Standoff: Chinese Defence Minister Seeks Meeting With Rajnath Singh Amid Border Tensions There’s less to cheer about for the gaming community as the PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite app have been removed from the Google Play Store and App Store in the country within a span of two days after the government banned 118 apps.The app doesn’t show …

PUBG Mobile Developer Tencent to Speak With Indian Authorities Regarding the Recent Ban
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Mobile Developer Tencent to Speak With Indian Authorities Regarding the Recent Ban

News 18  

Chinese gaming and social media group Tencent said on Thursday it takes the protection of user privacy and data seriously, in response to India’s banning of Chinese apps. India has banned another 118 mostly Chinese mobile apps including Tencent’s popular videogame PUBG Mobile, the government said on Wednesday, citing data security concerns. It was a stress-buster for me,” said Mustafa …

PUBG Mobile Pulled Down From Google Play Store & Apple App Store, ISP Block Could be Next
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Mobile Pulled Down From Google Play Store & Apple App Store, ISP Block Could be Next

News 18  

PUBG Mobile is no longer available for download on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. The reason for the ban on PUBG Mobile as well as PUBG Mobile Lite, is the game’s association with Tencent Games, a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings which one of the biggest Chinese multinational companies. The popular battle royale game is played vastly …

PUBG Mobile no longer available on Google Play Store, Apple App Store
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Mobile no longer available on Google Play Store, Apple App Store

India Today  

Days after the Indian government announced a ban on PUBG, the mobile gaming app has now been removed from Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The removal of PUBG from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store means that you can no longer download the app. Apart from PUBG Mobile, the watered-down version of the app—PUBG Lite has …

'Sabji Not PUBG': Amul Takes A Witty Swipe At PUBG Ban In India
4 years, 3 months ago

'Sabji Not PUBG': Amul Takes A Witty Swipe At PUBG Ban In India

ABP News  

PUBG Banned: Here Are 5 Battle Royale Gaming Apps You Can Check Out As An Alternative Popular dairy brand Amul takes a dig at PUBG ban in its latest topical artwork. The latest to feature in the list is PUBG, Player Unknown’s Battle Ground, the gaming sensation which was banned by Indian government on Wednesday along with 117 other Chinese …

PUBG Banned: The second wave hits gamers
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Banned: The second wave hits gamers

Hindustan Times  

Wednesday afternoon came as a shock for gamers who had breathed a sigh of relief when the Indian government banned Chinese applications in June. In the second wave of blocking Chinese apps, the popular game PUBG has been shown door among other 116 Chinese apps. The game had become extremely popular within the past one year The game’s exit from …

PUBG ban: what does the future hold for Indian e-sports teams and players?
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG ban: what does the future hold for Indian e-sports teams and players?

Live Mint  

On 2 September, the Indian e-sports and gaming community suffered a rude shock. With the border standoff with China intensifying, the Union government banned an additional 118 apps on Wednesday, including Tencent Holdings’ popular mobile video game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, or PUBG, as it is commonly referred to among million of e-sports gamers in the country. But we never expected it …

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