Indian government bans 43 Chinese apps over cybersecurity concerns
Indian authorities have blocked access to 43 Chinese apps, including Alibaba, TikTok, and AliExpress, due to activities that are allegedly prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity, defence, security, and public order of India. The order was issued after the government had received comprehensive reports about the platforms from India’s Cyber Coordination Center.
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