In a massive digital strike over neighbors China, the Government of India has blocked 59 Chinese apps in the country. The move comes on the back of the rising tensions between both the nations.
Government Bans 59 Apps
GOI’s order stated: “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 are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, the security of the state and public order.“
The ministry further added: “The compilation of these data, its mining and profiling by elements hostile to national security and defence of India, which ultimately impinges upon the sovereignty and integrity of India, is a matter of very deep and immediate concern which requires emergency measures.”
The List includes popular applications
The list announced by the government includes few popular applications such as TikTok, UC Browser. and Shareit. Here are the list of applications banned by the Government of India:
Source: India TV
