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Explained: What will be the impact of ban on TikTok and other Chinese apps

Amid rising tensions between India and China at the Line of Actual Control, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre on Monday (June 29) banned 59 Chinese mobile apps including TikTok, UC Browser and Cam Scanner among others. A statement from the government said that the apps are 'engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, the security of the state and public order'.

Jun 30, 2020, 09:49 AM IST

India bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, UC Browser; here’s why

In an unprecedented move, India on Monday (June 29) banned 59 Chinese mobile apps including TikTok, UC Browser and Cam Scanner among others. A statement from the government said that the apps are 'engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, the security of the state and public order'.

Jun 30, 2020, 06:58 AM IST

India bans 59 Chinese mobile apps; TikTok, UC Browser, Cam Scanner included

In a major retaliation against China amid the rising border tension at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the government on Monday (June 29) banned at least 59 Chinese mobile apps including TikTok, UC Browser, Cam Scanner among others.

Jun 29, 2020, 20:51 PM IST