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MeitY ordered takedown of over 3,000 apps from Google Play Store in April–May 2025, amid India-Pakistan border tensions

Source
Money Control
Description
Article about India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) having issued three takedown orders to Google between April 29 and May 15, 2025, directing the removal of over 3,000 apps from the Google Play Store. The orders covered a wide range of apps, including VPN services, Islamic religious apps, streaming platforms, language tools, AI-powered generators, and even utility applications such as calculators and wallpapers.
Link to Source
https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/meity-ordered-takedown-of-over-3-000-apps-from-google-play-store-in-april-may-2025-amid-india-pakistan-border-tensions-article-13556725.html
Date Published
2025-09-18
Scale of Mention
Lumen Research