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Indian Government Has Banned 59 Chinese Apps Including TikTok, UC Browser and SHAREit

Last Updated on July 1, 2020 by Rahul Rawat 1 Comment

The Indian Government on Monday 29 June banned 59 mobile apps. The list also includes popular apps like TikTok, UC Browser, Shareit, WeChat, and 55 other apps. All banned apps are Chinese and the news came from the Ministry of Electronics and IT.

In the statement from the Ministry of Electronics & IT, the ministry has blocked the apps under the provision of section 69 of the IT Act, as well as provisions of the IT rules 2008. It further says these apps are engaged in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, the security of the state and public order.

Tik Tok

While taking a closer look at the banned application all the apps are Chinese. The list includes apps such as SHAREit (file transfer app), Shein (an online apparel retailer), Cam Scanner (popular document scanner), ES File Explorer, Clash of Kings (a strategy game), Major DU and QQ apps and more.

Here is the complete list of all the 59 banned apps.

  1. TikTok
  2. APUS Browser
  3. Baidu Map
  4. Baidu Translate
  5. BeautyPlus
  6. Bigo Live
  7. Cache Cleaner
  8. Cam Scanner
  9. Clash of Kings
  10. Clean Master – Cheetah
  11. ClubFactory
  12. CM Browser
  13. DU Apps Studio
  14. DU Battery Saver
  15. DU Browser
  16. DU Cleaner
  17. DU Privacy
  18. DU recorder
  19. DU Recorder
  20. ES File Explorer
  21. Hago Play With New Friends
  22. Helo
  23. Kwai
  24. LIKEE
  25. Mail Master
  26. Meitu
  27. Mi Community
  28. Mi Video call-Xiaomi
  29. Mobile Legends
  30. New Video Status
  31. NewsDog
  32. Parallel Space
  33. Photo Wonder
  34. QQ International
  35. QQ Launcher
  36. QQ Mail
  37. QQ Music
  38. QQ NewsFeed
  39. QQ Player
  40. QQ Security Centre
  41. ROMWE
  42. SelfieCity
  43. SHAREit
  44. SHEIN
  45. UC Browser
  46. UC News
  47. V Fly Status Video
  48. Vault-Hide
  49. Vigo Video
  50. Virus Cleaner (Hi Security Lab)
  51. VivaVideo- QU Video Inc
  52. Vmate
  53. We Meet
  54. WeChat
  55. Weibo
  56. WeSync
  57. Wonder Camera
  58. Xender
  59. YouCam Makeup

According to MEITY, it has included descriptions from citizens to the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) and also bipartisan concerns about apps raised both outside and inside the parliament.

TikTok users in India now can not use the app. On opening the application, it shows the popup that reads.

Dear users, we are in the process of complying with the Government of India’s directive to block 59 apps. Ensuring the privacy and security of all our users in India remains our utmost priority.

TikTok notice
TikTok notice

Interestingly, many companies on the list are among those which had donated in the PM Care Fund recently. TikTok had given Rs 30 Crores to the fund, whereas Xiaomi which has two apps in the list of banned apps had donated Rs 10 Crores.

To recall you, TikTok has previously been blocked in India last year and it was removed from both stores. but later it was restored.

For now, most of the apps are removed from the Google Play Store and from the App store. If you are wondering, you already have downloaded a banned app you will not be able to use it, they will be deactivated.

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  1. Avatar for KisaanKisaan says

    July 3, 2020 at 3:56 PM

    Indian government did a great job by banning Chinese apps , people were going crazy with tik tok .

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