Chinese apps banned in India: Know apps status, alternative apps, and more

MeitY put a ban on these apps and termed their usage 'prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order'

India has banned 59 apps of China origin, including some popular names such as TikTok, CamScanner, Shareit, Mobile Legends, UC Browser, Mi Community, Mi Video Call and Weibo. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Monday invoked its power under section 69A of the Information Technology Act to put a ban on these apps and termed their usage 'prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order'.

Currently, some of the apps listed under the ban are available