India to ban 54 Chinese apps that pose threat to national security: Sources

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Feb 14, 2022: According to top sources in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Centre is going to ban 54 Chinese apps that "pose a threat to India’s security".

 

The Chinese apps to be banned 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 apps, including popular applications like TikTok, Shareit, WeChat, Helo, Likee, UC News, Bigo Live, UC Browser, ES File Explorer, and Mi Community.

Courtesy:India Today