54 Chinese apps that pose threat banned

India has banned 54 apps of Chinese origin that “pose a threat to national security”. The government action comes amid the latest instance of tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, lockedin a protracted border dispute.

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Published:15th Feb, 2022 at 6:45 AM

New Delhi

The banned apps include Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera - Selfie Camera, Equalizer & Bass Booster, CamCard for SalesForce Ent, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time Lite, Viva Video Editor, Tencent Xriver, Onmyoji Chess, Onmyoji Arena, AppLock and Dual Space Lite.

Since June 2020, the government has banned around 224 Chinese smartphone apps, including popular applications like TikTok, Shareit, WeChat, Helo, Likee, UC News, Bigo Live, UC Browser, ES File Explorer, and Mi Community.

According to ministry sources, the list of 54 apps includes some of those banned by the Indian government earlier too but had rebranded themselves and relaunched under new names. Upon official confirmation and after establishing the country of origin, orders have once again been issued to ban the apps.

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54 Chinese apps that pose threat banned

India has banned 54 apps of Chinese origin that “pose a threat to national security”. The government action comes amid the latest instance of tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, lockedin a protracted border dispute.

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