Govt of India blocked 59 Chinese apps Tik Tok and UC Browser
Govt of India blocked 59 Chinese apps Tik Tok and UC Browser. The center blocked 59 apps with Chinese links, including the popular Tiktok and UC browsers today, in a major economic comeback against China following the June 15 clashes in Ladakh that killed 20 Indian soldiers in action And over 70 were injured. Sources said the intelligence suggested that the apps were violating the terms of use, compromising users' privacy, and being used as spyware or malware. With seval Chinese apps included in the list, the move comes amid calls to boycott Chinese apps after the violent face-off between the Indian and Chinese soldiers at Galwan valley, which led to martyrdom of 20 Indian soldiers.
The government, in a statement, said that the 59 mobile apps have been banned " as they are engaged in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order."
59 apps list blocked
1. TikTok
2. Shareit
3. Kwai
4. UC Browser
5. Baidu map
6. Shein
7. Clash of Kings
8. DU battery saver
9. Helo
10. Likee
11. YouCam makeup
12. Mi Community
13. CM Browers
14. Virus Cleaner
15. APUS Browser
16. ROMWE
17. Club Factory
18. Newsdog
19. Beutry Plus
20. WeChat
21. UC News
22. QQ Mail
23. Weibo
24. Xender
25. QQ Music
26. QQ Newsfeed
27. Bigo Live
28. SelfieCity
29. Mail Master
30. Parallel Space 31. Mi Video Call – Xiaomi
32. WeSync
33. ES File Explorer
34. Viva Video – QU Video Inc
35. Meitu
36. Vigo Video
37. New Video Status
38. DU Recorder
39. Vault- Hide
40. Cache Cleaner DU App studio
41. DU Cleaner
42. DU Browser
43. Hago Play With New Friends
44. Cam Scanner
45. Clean Master – Cheetah Mobile
46. Wonder Camera
47. Photo Wonder
48. QQ Player
49. We Meet
50. Sweet Selfie
51. Baidu Translate
52. Vmate
53. QQ International
54. QQ Security Center
55. QQ Launcher
56. U Video
57. V fly Status Video
58. Mobile Legends
59. DU Privacy
Concerns have been raised about aspects related to data security and the privacy of 130 crore Indians. It has recently been noted that the sovereignty and security of our country is also threatened by such concerns.
The Ministry of Information Technology has received numerous complaints from various sources, including several reports about misuse of mobile apps, available on Android and iOS platforms to steal and disseminate users' data to those servers in an unauthorized manner Who have locations outside India. The compilation of these data, its mining and hostile national security by the elements and the defense of India, which ultimately impose on India's sovereignty and integrity, is of deep and immediate concern, which requires emergency measures, "Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said in a statement.
The statement from the Ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology said it had received an "exhaustive recommendation" from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The ministry said it also received representations from people on "security of data and risk to privacy" regarding certain apps.
Similarly, there are similar bipartisan concerns flagged by public representatives both outside and inside Indias Parliament. A strong chorus formed to take strict action against apps that harm Indias sovereignty as well as privacy in public places Is. Of our citizens, the statement read.
In addition, the CERT-IN also has received representations from citizens regarding security of data. Parliamentarians have also flagged the issue, the release said.
Over 2015-19, Chinese investors including Alibaba, Tencent, TR Capital and Hillhouse Capital, have invested over $5.5 billion in Indian start-ups, according to Venture Intelligence that tracks private equity, venture capital, M&A transactions and valuations, in India.
