New Delhi: The centre today blocked 59 apps with Chinese links that included the hugely popular TikTok and UC Browser. The move came amid tension with China following the June 15 clashes at Ladakh in which 20 Indian soldiers died in action and more than 70 were injured.
In a statement, the government said the apps were blocked “in view of information available they are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order”.
Here is the full list of apps that have been banned: 1. TikTok,2. Shareit, 3. Kwai, 4. UC Browser, 5. Baidu map, 6. Shein, 7. Clash of Kings, 8. DU battery saver, 9. Helo, 10. Likee, 11. YouCam makeup,12. Mi Community, 13. CM Browers, 14. Virus Cleaner, 15. APUS Browser, 16. ROMWE, 17. Club Factory, 18. Newsdog 19. Beutry Plus, 20. WeChat, 21. UC News, 22. QQ Mail, 23. Weibo, 24. Xender, 25. QQ Music, 26. QQ Newsfeed, 27. Bigo Live, 28. SelfieCity, 29. Mail Master, 30. Parallel Space, 31. Mi Video Call — Xiaomi, 32. WeSync, 33. ES File Explorer, 34. Viva Video — QU Video Inc , 35. Meitu, 36. Vigo Video, 37. New Video Status, 38. DU Recorder, 39. Vault- Hide, 40. Cache Cleaner DU App studio, 41. DU Cleaner, 42. DU Browser, 43. Hago Play With New Friends, 44. Cam Scanner, 45. Clean Master – Cheetah Mobile, 46. Wonder Camera, 47. Photo Wonder, 48. QQ Player, 49. We Meet, 50. Sweet Selfie, 51. Baidu Translate
52. Vmate, 53. QQ International, 54. QQ Security Center, 55. QQ Launcher
56. U Video, 57. V fly Status Video, 58. Mobile Legends, 59. DU Privacy