India bans 59 Chinese apps, including Tik Tak: What will India gain from banning Tik Tak?
The Indian government has announced a ban on 59 Chinese apps, including Tik Tak, amid ongoing tensions with China.
Alibaba Group's UC browser, fashion app Shine and Baidu Maps have also been banned.
Amid tensions along the border with China in Ladakh, the Indian government has hailed the decision as an emergency solution and a step towards national security.
On June 15, 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a violent clash between the two countries' forces.
India's Information and Broadcasting Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad tweeted, "This ban is necessary for security, sovereignty and integrity." We do not want any kind of espionage in the data and privacy of Indian citizens.
We have received complaints about these apps from various sources," he said in a statement. These apps were also spying on people's personal data on Android and iOS. Banning these apps will keep India's mobile and internet users safe. It is essential for India's security, sovereignty and integrity. "
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