BANNED: 43 more Chinese mobile apps get axed by the Indian Government

After banning hundreds of Chinese app in India, 43 more apps have been banned by the Government.  The latest list of banded apps now includes popular apps such as Ali Express, Snack Video, CamCard – Business Card Reader and more. As per the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the apps have been blocked access under section 69A of the Information Technology Act due to these apps engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, the security of the state and public order. Previously more than 200 apps were debarred in India that include PUBG Mobile, TikTok and others.

As per the latest orders by the Government, “Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India today issued an order under section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocking access to 43 mobile apps. This action was taken based on the inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued the order for blocking the access of these apps by users in India based on the comprehensive reports received from Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center, Ministry of Home Affairs.”

Taking a fast recap, the first ban was put on 59 Chinese apps in June this year. The list then included TikTok, Shareit, Shein, WeChat, Club Factory and more. In the second round, more than 118 apps including PUBG was blocked under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.

In a new development 43 mobile apps more have been banned in India based on the comprehensive reports received from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center, Ministry of Home Affairs. “Government is committed to protecting the interests of citizens and sovereignty and integrity of India on all fronts and it shall take all possible steps to ensure that” the Government order reads.

Below is the list of apps that have been blocked for access in India today’s order:

1. AliSuppliers Mobile App
2. Alibaba Workbench
3. AliExpress – Smarter Shopping, Better Living
4. Alipay Cashier
5. Lalamove India – Delivery App
6. Drive with Lalamove India
7. Snack Video
8. CamCard – Business Card Reader
9. CamCard – BCR (Western)
10. Soul- Follow the soul to find you
11. Chinese Social – Free Online Dating Video App & Chat
12. Date in Asia – Dating & Chat For Asian Singles
13. WeDate-Dating App
14. Free dating app-Singol, start your date!
15. Adore App
16. TrulyChinese – Chinese Dating App
17. TrulyAsian – Asian Dating App
18. ChinaLove: dating app for Chinese singles
19. DateMyAge: Chat, Meet, Date Mature Singles Online
20. AsianDate: find Asian singles
21. FlirtWish: chat with singles
22. Guys Only Dating: Gay Chat
23. Tubit: Live Streams
24. WeWorkChina
25. First Love Live- super hot live beauties live online
26. Rela – Lesbian Social Network
27. Cashier Wallet
28. MangoTV
29. MGTV-HunanTV official TV APP
30. WeTV – TV version
31. WeTV – Cdrama, Kdrama&More
32. WeTV Lite
33. Lucky Live-Live Video Streaming App
34. Taobao Live
35. DingTalk
36. Identity V
37. Isoland 2: Ashes of Time
38. BoxStar (Early Access)
39. Heroes Evolved
40. Happy Fish
41. Jellipop Match-Decorate your dream island！
42. Munchkin Match: magic home building
43. Conquista Online II

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