Chinese Apps
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Govt directs all internet services providers to immediately block 59 Chinese apps
Business | Jun 30, 2020, 11:22 PM ISTThe government on Tuesday directed all internet service providers to block 59 Chinese mobile apps under emergency clause of the IT Act, according to sources. The order has been issued in two sets -- the first set contains list of 35 apps and the other 24 apps based out of China, the sources said.
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CarryMinati 'predicted' ban on TikTok in a roast video, fans in a frenzy on Twitter
Trending | Jun 30, 2020, 08:54 PM ISTCarryMinati, also known as Ajey Nagar, a hugely popular Indian YouTuber, had 'prophesied' the ban on TikTok, the short video sharing app from China that the Indian government banned yesterday. CarryMinati's video titled 'YouTube vs TikTok- The End' was taken down by TikTok last month.
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Apps you can use instead of the Chinese apps banned in India on Android, iOS
Apps | Jul 01, 2020, 11:22 AM ISTAlternatives to CamScanner, TikTok, UC Browser: India has banned 59 Chinese apps. Use these safe alternatives of the same for both Android, iOS users.
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CamScanner Chinese app banned in India: Here are alternative methods to scan documents
Technology | Jun 30, 2020, 03:56 PM ISTIf you constantly scan documents using your phone, you will probably need an alternative to this one. Here's a list of apps that can be used to scan documents.
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Indians support Centre's decision of banning Chinese apps
News | Jun 30, 2020, 03:56 PM ISTThe Central Government banned 59 mobile apps including TikTok, UC Browser and other Chinese apps on June 29.
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TikTok star Jannat Zubair reacts to ban of chinese app
Entertainment | Jun 30, 2020, 03:24 PM ISTJannat Zubair, who enjoys a 27 million following on TikTok, reacts to the ban on chinese apps by the government.
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Paytm boss Vijay Shekhar says ban on 59 Chinese apps 'bold step in national interest'
Business | Jun 30, 2020, 03:10 PM ISTPaytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has made a statement on India banning 59 Chinese apps including popular ones like TikTok, UC Brower, WeChat, Shareit, others saying the move by the Government of India is in the national interest.
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China expresses concern over ban on 59 Chinese apps by India
India | Jun 30, 2020, 03:12 PM ISTChinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Tuesday said that Beijing is strongly concerned over India banning 59 Chinese apps and is verifying the situation. Making a statement, China's foreign office said they are "strongly concerned, verifying the situation."
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TikTok, CamScanner among 59 Chinese apps banned in India: What's next?
Technology | Jun 30, 2020, 01:13 PM ISTTikTok, Helo, ShareIt and other apps were accused of sharing user information with their home country, China. So, the Ministry of Information and Technology has announced a permanent ban on these apps in India.
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'I stand by my country': TikTok star supports Centre's decision to ban 59 Chinese apps
Entertainment | Jun 30, 2020, 12:20 PM ISTGovernment of India banned 59 apps on June 29 which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the state and public order.
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TikTok removed from Play Store, App Store amid Chinese app ban; company responds
Technology | Jun 30, 2020, 11:40 AM ISTTikTok got removed from Google Play Store, Apple App Store as the government of India announces ban on 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, UC Browser, Shareit and more.
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RIP TikTok: Nia Sharma, Kamya and others celebrate ban of Chinese apps, Twitter flooded with memes
TV | Jun 30, 2020, 02:00 PM ISTAs soon as the decision of the ban on 59 Chinese apps came, many celebrities expressed their excitement on social media. Among those were TV celebrities Television stars Nia Sharma, Karanvir Bohra, Kushal Tandon, Kamya Panjabi and others who rejoiced as TikTok got banned in India.
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TikTok India Head Nikhil Gandhi says working with govt, not sharing users' data with China
India | Jun 30, 2020, 11:04 AM ISTChinese Apps Banned in India: TikTok on Tuesday said it is in the process of complying with the government’s order on blocking of the app, and asserted that it has not shared information of Indian users with any foreign government, including that of China.
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PM Modi address: 'One nation One Ration Card' scheme being worked on
India | Jun 30, 2020, 04:49 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his address. PM Modi's address is coming in the backdrop of growing Indo-China tension pushing the government to ban 59 Chinese apps including TikTok. His address is also timed when MHA released Unlock 2 guidelines.
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Good Idea: Congress welcomes ban on 59 Chinese apps, seeks more 'effective' measures
India | Jun 30, 2020, 08:44 AM ISTThe Congress on Monday said the Centre should take more substantive and effective measures as it welcomed the ban on 59 Chinese applications. Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel said in the wake of an unprovoked attack by the China's PLA on the Indian Army, this is a welcome decision.
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59 Chinese apps banned, will they vanish from phones? What happens next, tells cyber expert
Apps | Jun 30, 2020, 12:27 AM ISTSome popular Chinese apps have been banned in India. Cyber expert explains what is to be done next. Government said it was doing this keeping in mind the concerns from citizens regarding security of data and risk to privacy relating to operation of certain apps.
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Shein, Club Factory, Beauty Plus: Fashion and Lifestyle apps that are banned in India
Fashion | Jun 30, 2020, 12:14 AM ISTAmongst the banned applications, there are several popular Fashion and Lifestyle apps such as Shien, Club Factory,, YouCam makeup, Beauty Plus, Selfie City, Meitu, Wonder Camera, Photo Wonder, We Meet, Sweet Selfie and V Mate.
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TikTok star Muskan Sharma supports Modi government's decision to ban 59 Chinese apps
Celebrities | Jun 29, 2020, 11:28 PM ISTMuskan Sharma, who haD 3.8 million followers on TikTok, has welcomed Modi government's decision to ban 59 Chinese apps.
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Has Call of Duty Mobile for Android, iOS also been banned in India?
Technology | Jun 29, 2020, 11:02 PM ISTCall of Duty Mobile has been banned in India? Read on to know whether or not the app is included in the list
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Is Zoom banned in India? Is Zoom safe to use on Android, iOS?
Technology | Jun 29, 2020, 10:55 PM IST59 Chinese apps have been banned over concerns of spying and the safety of 130 crore Indians. But does the list of apps include the popular video conferencing app Zoom?