
Lately, apps with apprehensions of either having originated in China or having some Chinese connection have been blocked in India
Most recently, Centre had banned 54 apps over security concerns, and to protect the integrity, defence and security of the state, taking the total number to 300+
Since December 2021, Centre has also blocked as many as 124 social media handles and YouTube channels, inciting the on-again-off-again freedom of speech debate
The Indian government has in the past 22 months banned 320 mobile apps under the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash said to the Parliament in a written reply.
All such measures were undertaken under Section 69A of the Act, to ensure a safe, trustworthy and accountable internet for all users, he claimed.