Key Points:
- 43 Apps banned by Indian Government.
- The apps are banned in order to maintain the country’s sovereignty which was at risk due to the functioning of the apps.
- The move has been taken under section 69A of the Information Technology Act.
- Alibaba – a Chinese Giant along with its 3 subsidiaries are also in the list.
On Tuesday, November 24, the Indian Government banned 43 more Mobile Apps from being accessed by Indian users. The move has been taken under section 69A of the Information Technology Act.
What is Section 69A?
- Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, was introduced by an amendment to the Act in 2008.
- It gives the Central government the power to block public access to any information online — whether on websites or mobile apps.
- Apart from this, a court may also issue directions for blocking information online.
A statement by the Centre said,
“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, security of state and public order.”
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued the order to bar the access of these apps based on the wide-ranging reports that the ministry received from the Indian Cyber Crime Co-ordination Center, Ministry of Home Affairs, it further stated.
Check the OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE Below:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1675335
LIST OF MOBILE APPS BANNED:
- 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
This isn’t the first time that India has put a ban on apps. In September, 118 apps were banned by the Indian Government that posed a threat to the country’s sovereignty.
Currently, 220 apps have been blocked by the Government.
