#Tik-Tok, #WeChat and #Helo came under the ambit of the ban, giving a serious jolt to China's dream of setting up a Digital Silk Route. Even as the sudden ban left TikTok's Indian fans high and dry, there was palpable relief among the users of PUBG — the highly-addictive, world-famous game that has held millions in India in thrall since its inception.
In the wake of India's deepening mistrust of all things China amid a bitter border feud, Modi government yesterday executed a ban on 59 Chinese apps in a dramatic move that may have been in the making for some time.
Top social media platforms such as TikTok, Helo and WeChat came under the ambit of the ban, giving a serious jolt to China's dream of setting up a Digital Silk Route.
Even as the sudden ban left TikTok's Indian fans high and dry, there was palpable relief among the ..
In the wake of India's deepening mistrust of all things China amid a bitter border feud, Modi government yesterday executed a ban on 59 Chinese apps in a dramatic move that may have been in the making for some time.
Top social media platforms such as TikTok, Helo and WeChat came under the ambit of the ban, giving a serious jolt to China's dream of setting up a Digital Silk Route.
Even as the sudden ban left TikTok's Indian fans high and dry, there was palpable relief among the ..
No overwhelming China footprint
Most people may not know it, but PUBG was not made in China.
The online battle royale game was developed by an arm of South Korean video game maker Bluehole — the now famous PUBG Corp. It was only after the game swept the world off its feet that Chinese giant Tencent Holdings came into the picture as its distributor.
Most people may not know it, but PUBG was not made in China.
The online battle royale game was developed by an arm of South Korean video game maker Bluehole — the now famous PUBG Corp. It was only after the game swept the world off its feet that Chinese giant Tencent Holdings came into the picture as its distributor.
The ban was put in place under Section 69A of the IT Act read with relevant provisions of the IT (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009.
The reasoning given by the govt was that these 59 apps are "engaged in activities prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order." The order also talked of plaints about data on Indian users being transferred abroad without authorisation.
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The reasoning given by the govt was that these 59 apps are "engaged in activities prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order." The order also talked of plaints about data on Indian users being transferred abroad without authorisation.
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