India’s move to continue with ban on 59 Chinese apps violation of WTO principles: China

India’s move to continue with ban on 59 Chinese apps violation of WTO principles: China

New Delhi: India’s move to continue with a ban imposed last year on 59 Chinese apps is in violation of the principles of the World Trade Organisation and norms of market economy, a Chinese embassy spokesperson said on Wednesday. India banned 59 Chinese apps last June. In September, 118 more Chinese apps were blocked. “These … Read more

Truecaller says disappointed by Indian Army’s ban on app for personnel

Truecaller says disappointed by Indian Army’s ban on app for personnel

BENGALURU: Caller ID app Truecaller said it is disappointing and saddening to learn that Truecaller is among the list of 89 apps being banned by the Indian Armed Forces for their personnel. In the recent development where the Indian Army has asked its personnel to delete 89 apps from their smartphones including Facebook, TikTok, Tinder, … Read more

India ‘important digital power’, won’t compromise on data sovereignty: Prasad

India ‘important digital power’, won’t compromise on data sovereignty: Prasad

MUMBAI: Union IT and Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday said India is an “important digital power” and will not compromise on its data sovereignty. Speaking at the launch of a Rs 1,100-crore data centre built by Hiranandani Group company Yotta, Prasad also said that he aspires India to be a centre for data … Read more