The government of India on Tuesday banned 43 more mobile apps, majority of them with links to China including AliExpress over privacy concerns. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said the action was taken based on the inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.
The government had previously banned 224 apps including PUBG Mobile, PUBG Mobile Lite and TikTok for similar concerns.