- The Indian Government has banned PUBG Mobile, 117 other Chinese apps.
- The ban has come after the recent tension on LAC.
- PUBG banned while COD Mobile is not in the list.
- PUBG Mobile was malicious: statement by the govt.
Update: PUBG Corp has cut all ties with Tencent, PUBG Mobile is coming back in India
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The government of India has banned the massively popular PUBG Mobile, along with other 117 Chinese apps which includes WeChat on September 02, 2020. This has come after the recent development of tension between the two south-Asian nations, India and China. The government of India has claimed these apps including PUBG Mobile to be malicious and has taken action under the Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. The government further adds that these apps "[they] are engaged in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order".
“[These apps have been] banned under the section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology Rules 2009 and in view of the emergent nature of threats has decided to block 118 mobile apps since in view of the information available they are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the state and public order”, states the official press release by the IT Ministry.
"The compilation of these data, its mining and profiling by elements hostile to national security and defence of India, which ultimately impinges upon the sovereignty and integrity of India, is a matter of very deep and immediate concern which requires emergency measures," adds the government further.
PUBG Mobile was immensely popular in India with about 35 million players, out of which 13 million playing daily. A whole new generation of gamers had emerged out of the battle royale game. It would be very interesting to see how the community reacts and what further steps does the government takes. However, COD Mobile which was also ported by Tencent Games has not been banned.
PUBG Mobile banned, here is the full list
- 1. APUS Launcher Pro- Theme, Live Wallpapers, Smart
- 2. APUS Launcher -Theme, Call Show, Wallpaper, HideApps
- 3. APUS Security -Antivirus, Phone security, Cleaner
- 4. APUS Turbo Cleaner 2020- Junk Cleaner, Anti-Virus
- 5. APUS Flashlight-Free & Bright
- 6. Cut Cut – Cut Out & Photo Background Editor
- 7. Baidu
- 8. Baidu Express Edition
- 9. FaceU – Inspire your Beauty
- 10. ShareSave by Xiaomi: Latest gadgets, amazing deals
- 11. CamCard – Business Card Reader
- 12. CamCard Business
- 13. CamCard for Salesforce
- 14. CamOCR
- 15. InNote
- 16. VooV Meeting – Tencent Video Conferencing
- 17. Super Clean – Master of Cleaner, Phone Booster
- 18. WeChat reading
- 19. Government WeChat
- 20. Small Q brush
- 21. Tencent Weiyun
- 22. Pitu
- 23. WeChat Work
- 24. Cyber Hunter
- 25. Cyber Hunter Lite
- 26. Knives Out-No rules, just fight!
- 27. Super Mecha Champions
- 28. LifeAfter
- 29. Dawn of Isles
- 30. Ludo World-Ludo Superstar
- 31. Chess Rush
- 32. PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik
- 33. PUBG MOBILE LITE
- 34. Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade
- 35. Art of Conquest: Dark Horizon
- 36. Dank Tanks
- 37. Warpath
- 38. Game of Sultans
- 39. Gallery Vault – Hide Pictures And Videos
- 40. Smart AppLock (App Protect)
- 41. Message Lock (SMS Lock)-Gallery Vault Developer Team
- 42. Hide App-Hide Application Icon
- 43. AppLock
- 44. AppLock Lite
- 45. Dual Space – Multiple Accounts & App Cloner
- 46. ZAKZAK Pro – Live chat & video chat online
- 47. ZAKZAK LIVE: live-streaming & video chat app
- 48. Music – Mp3 Player
- 49. Music Player – Audio Player & 10 Bands Equalizer
- 50. HD Camera Selfie Beauty Camera
- 51. Cleaner – Phone Booster
- 52. Web Browser & Fast Explorer
- 53. Video Player All Format for Android
- 54. Photo Gallery HD & Editor
- 55. Photo Gallery & Album
- 56. Music Player – Bass Booster – Free Download
- 57. HD Camera – Beauty Cam with Filters & Panorama
- 58. HD Camera Pro & Selfie Camera
- 59. Music Player – MP3 Player & 10 Bands Equalizer
- 60. Gallery HD
- 61. Web Browser – Fast, Privacy & Light Web Explorer
- 62. Web Browser – Secure Explorer
- 63. Music player – Audio Player
- 64. Video Player – All Format HD Video Player
- 65. Lamour Love All Over The World
- 66. Amour- video chat & call all over the world.
- 67. MV Master – Make Your Status Video & Community
- 68. MV Master – Best Video Maker & Photo Video Editor
- 69. APUS Message Center-Intelligent management
- 70. LivU Meet new people & Video chat with strangers
- 71. Carrom Friends : Carrom Board & Pool Game-
- 72. Ludo All Star- Play Online Ludo Game & Board Games
- 73. Bike Racing : Moto Traffic Rider Bike Racing Games
- 74. Rangers Of Oblivion : Online Action MMO RPG Game
- 75. Z Camera – Photo Editor, Beauty Selfie, Collage
- 76. GO SMS Pro – Messenger, Free Themes, Emoji
- 77. U-Dictionary: Oxford Dictionary Free Now Translate
- 78. Ulike – Define your selfie in trendy style
- 79. Tantan – Date For Real
- 80. MICO Chat: New Friends Banaen aur Live Chat karen
- 81. Kitty Live – Live Streaming & Video Live Chat
- 82. Malay Social Dating App to Date & Meet Singles
- 83. Alipay
- 84. AlipayHK
- 85. Mobile Taobao
- 86. Youku
- 87. Road of Kings- Endless Glory
- 88. Sina News
- 89. Netease News
- 90. Penguin FM
- 91. Murderous Pursuits
- 92. Tencent Watchlist (Tencent Technology
- 93. Learn Chinese AI-Super Chinese
- 94. HUYA LIVE – Game Live Stream
- 95. Little Q Album
- 96. Fighting Landlords – Free and happy Fighting Landlords
- 97. Hi Meitu
- 98. Mobile Legends: Pocket
- 99. VPN for TikTok
- 100. VPN for TikTok
- 101. Penguin E-sports Live assistant
- 102. Buy Cars-offer everything you need, special offers and low prices
- 103. iPick
- 104. Beauty Camera Plus – Sweet Camera & Face Selfie
- 105. Parallel Space Lite – Dual App
- 106. “Chief Almighty: First Thunder BC
- 107. MARVEL Super War NetEase Games
- 108. AFK Arena
- 109. Creative Destruction NetEase Games
- 110. Crusaders of Light NetEase Games
- 111. Mafia City Yotta Games
- 112. Onmyoji NetEase Games
- 113. Ride Out Heroes NetEase Games
- 114. Yimeng Jianghu-Chu Liuxiang has been fully upgraded
- 115. Legend: Rising Empire NetEase Games
- 116. Arena of Valor: 5v5 Arena Games
- 117. Soul Hunters
- 118. Rules of Survival