Government orders ban on 119 apps on Google Play Store on national security ground; most apps linked to China and HongKong
The government has blocked 119 mobile apps, including those linked to Chinese developers, citing national security concerns under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. Several apps from Singapore, the US, the UK, and Australia are also affected. Notably, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has not detailed the specific security issues.
The government has blocked 119 mobile apps, including those linked to Chinese developers, citing national security concerns under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. Several apps from Singapore, the US, the UK, and Australia are also affected. Notably, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has not detailed the specific security issues.
