New Delhi: In a latest development, the Central government on Tuesday banned another set of 43 mobile apps. The ban was done by of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as these 43 Chinese mobile apps were reportedly engaged in activities prejudicial to India’s sovereignty and integrity. Also Read - Day After Farmers Rally Violence, Red Fort to Remain Shut For Visitors Till Jan 31
The order was issued under the section 69A of the Information Technology Act. Also Read - Tractor Rally Violence: 2 Farmer Unions Withdraw Support From Protest, Delhi Police Says Culprits Will Not be Spared | Key Points
“This action was taken based on the inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, the security of the state and public order,” read the official statement. Also Read - PM Boris Johnson Delays Schools Reopening Amid High COVID-19 Death Rate in UK
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued the order for blocking the access of these apps by users in India based on the comprehensive reports received from Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center, Ministry of Home Affairs.
The ban, this time includes on major apps of Alibaba group–Ali Suppliers Mobile App, Alibaba Workbench, AliExpress and Alipay Cashier. Alibaba group is a multinational chinese tech company, which is also top 5 global internet company by market capitalistion.
Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that the Centre is committed to protect the interests of citizens and sovereignty and integrity of India on all fronts and it shall take all possible steps to ensure that. The app ban comes amidst heightened tensions at line of actual control between India and China.
Here is the list of the banned apps:
AliSuppliers Mobile App
Alibaba Workbench
AliExpress – Smarter Shopping, Better Living
Alipay Cashier
Lalamove India – Delivery App
Drive with Lalamove India
Snack Video
CamCard – Business Card Reader
CamCard – BCR (Western)
Soul- Follow the soul to find you
Chinese Social – Free Online Dating Video App & Chat
Date in Asia – Dating & Chat For Asian Singles
WeDate-Dating App
Free dating app-Singol, start your date!
Adore App
TrulyChinese – Chinese Dating App
TrulyAsian – Asian Dating App
ChinaLove: dating app for Chinese singles
DateMyAge: Chat, Meet, Date Mature Singles Online
AsianDate: find Asian singles
FlirtWish: chat with singles
Guys Only Dating: Gay Chat
Tubit: Live Streams
WeWorkChina
First Love Live- super hot live beauties live online
Rela – Lesbian Social Network
Cashier Wallet
MangoTV
MGTV-HunanTV official TV APP
WeTV – TV version
WeTV – Cdrama, Kdrama&More
WeTV Lite
Lucky Live-Live Video Streaming App
Taobao Live
DingTalk
Identity V
Isoland 2: Ashes of Time
BoxStar (Early Access)
Heroes Evolved
Happy Fish
Jellipop Match-Decorate your dream island！
Munchkin Match: magic home building
Conquista Online II
