Modi govt hits China where it hurts
It’s eye for eye as India-China border conflict takes an online turn
Overall, Government of India bans 59 Chinese apps
Firing its first salvo against China after the border clashes, Modi Government on Monday banned more than 50 Chinese Apps considering national security on priority.
These measures are being undertaken since there is credible information that these Apps are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.
The Ministry of Information Technology received many complaints from various sources including several reports about misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms for stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users’ data in an unauthorised manner to servers which have locations outside India.
This is a major blow to China’s Digital Silk Route ambitions, eroding millions of dollars from valuation of its companies, says experts. Here comes the list of apps banned:
