Indian government bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, WeChat, Shareit and UC Browser

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Says the decision is a targeted move to ensure safety and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace

In an unprecedented move, the Indian government on Monday announced that it is banning as many as 59 China-made mobile apps that it says are posing danger to the country. The apps blocked by the...

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