The Indian government has blocked 119 foreign apps, including Singapore’s ChillChat, China’s ChangApp, and Australia’s HoneyCam, saying they pose security risks. This ban follows earlier bans on apps like TikTok in 2020.
The action uses the IT Act’s Section 69A, which lets the government block apps for national safety. While Google has removed only 15 apps so far.
Developers say they were shocked — many learned about the ban only after their apps were taken down without prior notice. The government has not shared any specific details about the risks.
The list of apps banned by the Indian government keeps growing, focusing on foreign apps to protect user data and security.