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Centre bans another 43 Chinese apps
NEW DELHI: In its fourth round of crackdown on China-origin apps, the Indian government has blocked 43 mobile apps, including AliExpress, CamCard, and Taobao Live, among others. Users will no longer be able to access these applications in India. The ban has been imposed under section 69A of the Information Technology Act.
The Ministry of electronics and IT has issued the order for blocking access to these apps by users in India based on the comprehensive reports received from Indian cyber crime co-ordination center, ministry of home affairs.
"This action was taken based on the inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order", the official statement from the Centre said.
Govt blocks 43 more mobile apps, including Alibaba Workbench, CamCard; terms them prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity of nation
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 24, 2020
Previously, the Union government on 28 June blocked access to 59 Chinese-origin apps that included TikTok, Shareit, UC Browser, and WeChat, among other popular names. That was followed by another ban on about 47 apps that were mostly clones or different versions of the already banned apps. On 2 September, the government imposed a ban on 118 apps and games including PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite.
The decision was taken owing to tensions in India-China relations following conflict at the border, and to protect the private data of Indian citizens. The political climate between the two nations has not been cordial especially after China was found guilty of encroaching the Indian space. There were bloody clashes between the two sides on the border.
Here is the complete list of banned apps:
· AliSuppliers Mobile App
· Alibaba Workbench
· AliExpress – Smarter Shopping, Better Living
· Alipay Cashier
· Lalamove India – Delivery App
· Drive with Lalamove India
· Snack Video
· CamCard – Business Card Reader
· CamCard – BCR (Western)
· Soul- Follow the soul to find you
· Chinese Social – Free Online Dating Video App & Chat
· Date in Asia – Dating & Chat For Asian Singles
· WeDate-Dating App
· Free dating app-Singol, start your date!
· Adore App
· TrulyChinese – Chinese Dating App
· TrulyAsian – Asian Dating App
· ChinaLove: dating app for Chinese singles
· DateMyAge: Chat, Meet, Date Mature Singles Online
· AsianDate: find Asian singles
· FlirtWish: chat with singles
· Guys Only Dating: Gay Chat
· Tubit: Live Streams
· WeWorkChina
· First Love Live- super hot live beauties live online
· Rela – Lesbian Social Network
· Cashier Wallet
· MangoTV
· MGTV-HunanTV official TV APP
· WeTV – TV version
· WeTV – Cdrama, Kdrama&More
· WeTV Lite
· Lucky Live-Live Video Streaming App
· Taobao Live
· DingTalk
· Identity V
· Isoland 2: Ashes of Time
· BoxStar (Early Access)
· Heroes Evolved
· Happy Fish
· Jellipop Match-Decorate your dream island！
· Munchkin Match: magic home building
· Conquista Online II
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
