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Govt. bans 43 more apps citing threat to security
Why is it in news?
- The government has blocked 43 mobile apps, including major Chinese ones such as AliSuppliers, AliExpress, Alipay Cashier, CamCard and DingTalk.
Details:
- Reasons: Threat to national security, integrity and sovereignty.
- The move taken under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocking which allows government to take such actions.