Chinese apps ban

Chinese apps thrive in India despite facing ban for more than a year, here’s why

Last year, the government of India had banned 256 Chinese apps using provisions of Section 69A under the IT Act.

Aug 30, 2021, 16:21 PM IST

PUBG, TikTok, AliExpress, WeTV, MangoTV: India bans over 250 Chinese apps in 2020; check full list here

Amid border tension with China, India in 2020 banned over 250 Chinese mobile apps.

Nov 24, 2020, 18:42 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut supports India's decision to ban TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps

India on Monday imposed a ban on 59 mobile applications, most of which are linked to China, including TikTok and WeChat. 

Jun 30, 2020, 17:06 PM IST

We don’t share data with any government, clarifies TikTok after India bans 59 Chinese mobile apps

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre banned TikTok and 58 other Chinese mobile apps over national security and privacy concerns, TikTok India on Tuesday (June 30) released a statement saying it had been invited by the government to offer clarifications after it was blocked on Monday.

Jun 30, 2020, 11:42 AM IST

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