Indian government set to ban 138 betting apps, 94 Loan apps with China links

The Indian government has banned hundreds of apps with China links for security purposes in the past. Continuing the crackdown, the government is planning to ban 138 betting apps and 94 loan lending apps with Chinese links on an “urgent” and “emergency” basis, reported News18. Also Read: iQOO 15 Launch In India: When To Expect The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Phone - Check Specs, Design, More

MeitY to ban several betting apps with China links

The Ministry of Home Affairs recommended the MeitY ban and block these apps by the coming week under Section 69 of India’s IT law, the report said. Also Read: Oppo Find X9 Ultra Leak Hints At 2K OLED Display And Dual Periscope Cameras: All Details Here

The IT law allows the government to block public access to content in the interest of national security, among other reasons. Orders issued under the section are generally confidential in nature. Also Read: Is TikTok Returning to India? Website Goes Live Again, But App Still Missing

The report further added that these apps are accused to display predatory behaviour that can trap users in massive debt. They can even be misused as tools for “espionage and propaganda, besides posing a security risk to the data of the Indian citizens”.

Since the start of political tension with China in 2020 following a border clash, India has banned popular Chinese apps in the country including TikTok and WeChat Messenger.

Almost six months ago, the Union Home Ministry started its analysis of 288 Chinese loan-lending apps. This analysis revealed that only 94 of them were available on e-stores and others were working on third-party links.

It was reported that the Central Intelligence agencies and Telangana, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh had requested the Home Ministry to take strict action against such apps.

India last year blocked access to several Chinese mobile apps citing security concerns, which was followed by China expressing concerns over bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

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–With inputs from Reuters