The latest ban comes after the Indian government had already blocked 170 other apps - mainly from the neighboring country - since June, after a series of border clashes with
"The government of
It added that the decision was taken "based on comprehensive reports received from Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center,
"This action was taken based on the inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of
The list includes a number of other services offered by Chinese e-commerce conglomerate
The bans come at a time when bilateral tensions have been high for months following a clash in the northern Himalayan region of Ladakh on
Although both sides have continued discussions for a military deescalation, the situation continues to be tense along the highly militarized and thousands of kilometers-long Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de-facto border between
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