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Government issues fresh order blocking access to 43 Chinese Apps stating of being danger to sovereignty and integrity of India.
Order reads,”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, Government of India Tweeted-
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.
PTI Reports, 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.
Earlier on 29th June, 2020 the Government of India had blocked access to 59 mobile apps and on 2nd September, 2020 118 more apps were banned under section 69A of the Information Technology Act. Government is committed to protect the interests of citizens and sovereignty and integrity of India on all fronts and it shall take all possible steps to ensure that.
List of apps that have been blocked for access in India today’s order are given as per the annexure attached.
Union Ministry of Electronics and IT blocks access to 43 mobile apps saying these apps are engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, the security of the state and public order
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, GoI () issued an order today under section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocking access to 43 mobile apps in India.
