The Ministry of Information Technology finally bans a total of 59 mobile apps irrespective of the OS platforms and web-version usability. All the apps belong to Chinese companies. The job is done under section 69A of the Information Technology Act that reads the Information Technology Rules 2009 for blocking access of Information by Public.
In total 59 apps are banned “in view of information available they are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.
As the news comes out, a majority of the Indians are thanking the Indian government, through social media, for this step. Besides plenty of memes join in the market to make fun of TikTok as well as the other Chinese apps. On the other hand, the YouTube vs TikTok hype triggered back.
The List of the banned app includes some of the most popular apps like TikTok, Hello, Like, UC Browser, Shareit, Xender, Club Factory, and more. The entire list is given below –
- TikTok
- Shareit
- Kwai
- UC Browser
- Baidu Map
- Shein
- Clash of King
- DU Battery Saver
- Helo
- Likee
- YouCam makeup
- Mi Community
- CM Browser
- Virus Cleaner
- APUS Browser
- ROMWE
- Club Factory
- Newsdog
- Beauty Plus
- UC News
- QQ Mail
- Xender
- QQ Music
- Bigo Live
- SelfieCity
- Mail Master
- Parallel Space
- Mi Video Call – Xiaomi
- WeSync
- ES File Explorer
- Viva Video – QU Video Inc
- Meitu
- Vigo Video
- New Video Status
- DU Recorder
- Vault- Hide
- Catch Cleaner DU App Studio
- DU Cleaner
- DU Browser
- Hago Play with New Friends
- Cam Scanner
- Clean Master – Cheetah Mobile
- Wonder Camera
- Photo Wonder
- QQ Player
- We Meet
- Sweet Selfie
- Baidu Translate
- Vmate
- QQ International
- QQ Security Center
- QQ Launcher
- U Video
- V fly Status Video
- Mobile Legends
- DU Privacy
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