Tik Tok in Snak Video Out: Indian Govt Has Again Banned 43 New Chinese Apps Including Snack Video

The government of India has banned 43 new Chinese mobile apps. It includes the most popular app like Snack Video. Under the section 69A of the Information Technology Act, the Ministry blocked these mobile applications. On the basis of the comprehensive reports received from Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center, Ministry of Home Affairs, the order was issued.

In a statement, Dr Ajay Data, Founder and CEO, VideoMeet Pvt Ltd. parent company for VideoMeet App, said the Indian user base is also “supporting the authorities on this front due to the geopolitical tensions our country is facing, and the realisation of how data breaching can impact their businesses in long run has also strengthened”. Welcoming the decision, he said this is “an opportune time for Indian tech and IT community to work towards making India’s IT framework more resilient. This support to homegrown apps will help us in going global.  This is also great for the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission of the Govt of India.”

According to an official press release, the government said, “this action was taken based on the inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order

AliSuppliers Mobile App

Alibaba Workbench

AliExpress – Smarter Shopping, Better Living

Alipay Cashier

Lalamove India – Delivery App

Drive with Lalamove India

Snack Video

CamCard – Business Card Reader

CamCard – BCR (Western)

Soul- Follow the soul to find you

Chinese Social – Free Online Dating Video App & Chat

Date in Asia – Dating & Chat For Asian Singles

WeDate-Dating App

Free dating app-Singol, start your date!

Adore App

TrulyChinese – Chinese Dating App

TrulyAsian – Asian Dating App

ChinaLove: dating app for Chinese singles

DateMyAge: Chat, Meet, Date Mature Singles Online

AsianDate: find Asian singles

FlirtWish: chat with singles

Guys Only Dating: Gay Chat

Tubit: Live Streams

WeWorkChina

First Love Live- super hot live beauties live online

Rela – Lesbian Social Network

Cashier Wallet

MangoTV

MGTV-HunanTV official TV APP

WeTV – TV version

WeTV – Cdrama, Kdrama&More

WeTV Lite

Lucky Live-Live Video Streaming App

Taobao Live

DingTalk

Identity V

Isoland 2: Ashes of Time

BoxStar (Early Access)

Heroes Evolved

Happy Fish

Jellipop Match-Decorate your dream island！

Munchkin Match: magic home building

Conquista Online II

According to the report, the Indian government had banned 59 apps on June 29, 2020, and on September 2 it had banned 118 more apps.The government had banned 59 apps on June 29, 2020, and on September 2 it had banned 118 more apps. Previously apps like TikTok, Bigo Live, PUBG Mobile, which were all very popular in India, were banned.

But now TikTok is on the track to come back. ByteDance owned TikTok is planning to return to India soon. Despite facing a ban in the country, ByteDance gave cash bonuses to its 2,000 Indian employees under TikTok and Helo apps to help them overcome recent economic disruptions.