TikTok, UC Browser, SHAREit among 59 China-linked apps banned in India || Full list
TikTok, UC Browser, SHAREit among 59 China-linked apps banned in India || Full list: India Government has announced a ban on 59 apps, including Tik Tok, UC Browser, SHAREit, and others. This decision came amid the India-China clash at the borders.
Citing privacy concerns, the central government today has decided to ban a large number of mobile applications in India. The list includes popular social media apps like TikTok. The Center has decided not to allow the use of these applications on both mobile and Internet-enabled non-mobile devices.
“The Ministry of Information Technology, invoking it’s power under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 and in view of the emergent nature of threats has decided to block 59 apps since in view of the information available they are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, the security of the state and public order,” the press release said.
In recent years, India has become a leader in innovation when it comes to technological advancements and a primary market in the digital space. At the same time, there have been concerns related to data security and privacy protection for 130 Crore Indians, the Union’s electronics and IT ministry said in a press release today.
The ministry of information and technology has received “many representations raising concerns from citizens regarding the security of data and risk to privacy relating to the operation of certain apps,” according to the press release.
“The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) has also received many representations from citizens regarding the security of data and breach of privacy impacting upon public order issues,” the press release read.
This decision came amid the clash between India and China at the borders. Tensions on the Indochinese border have increased after 20 soldiers, including an Indian commander, were killed in the clash in the Galwan Valley.
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Here is a list of apps that the Indian government has banned :
1. TikTok
2. Shareit
3. Kwai
4. UC Browser
5. Baidu map
6. SHAREit
7. Clash of Kings
8. DU battery saver
9. Helo
10. Likee
11. YouCam makeup
12. Mi Community
13. CM Browers
14. Virus Cleaner
15. APUS Browser
16. ROMWE
17. Club Factory
18. Newsdog
19. Beutry Plus
20. WeChat
21. UC News
22. QQ Mail
23. Weibo
24. Xender
25. QQ Music
26. QQ Newsfeed
27. Bigo Live
28. SelfieCity
29. Mail Master
30. Parallel Space
31. Mi Video Call – Xiaomi
32. WeSync
33. ES File Explorer
34. Viva Video – QU Video Inc
35. Meitu 36. Vigo Video
37. New Video Status
38. DU Recorder
39. Vault- Hide
40. Cache Cleaner DU App studio
41. DU Cleaner
42. DU Browser
43. Hago Play With New Friends
44. Cam Scanner
45. Clean Master – Cheetah Mobile
46. Wonder Camera
47. Photo Wonder
48. QQ Player
49. We Meet
50. Sweet Selfie
51. Baidu Translate
52. Vmate
53. QQ International
54. QQ Security Center
55. QQ Launcher
56. U Video
57. V fly Status Video
58. Mobile Legends
59. DU Privacy
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