New Delhi: Amid India-China standoff at Line of Actual Control (LAC), India had banned PUBG Mobile, probably the most widespread video games, on September 2, 2020, together with one other 117 Chinese apps.
These apps had been banned underneath part 69A of the Information Technology Act by the Centre citing these apps had been engaged in actions that had been prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity, defence and safety of the nation.
In June 2020, India had banned 47 Chinese apps which had been clones of 59 Chinese apps. By November, the federal government had blocked 250 apps with Chinese hyperlinks final yr, together with Alibaba Workbench, AliExpress, Alipay Cashier, PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik, PUBG MOBILE LITE and Cam Scanner amongst others.
Bedsides India, PUBG can also be banned by counties like China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Korea, Jordan, Nepal, Israel and Iraq for various causes.
Meanwhile, the battle royale recreation PUBG Lite will formally shut down globally on April 29. The builders Krafton confirmed the information on the official web site. “We are deeply grateful for the eagerness and assist from the astounding variety of PUBG Lite followers which were with us. During the strenuous instances of the Covid-19 pandemic, we hope that PUBG Lite was in a position to present our followers a enjoyable option to keep secure,” the assertion mentioned.
“Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to close service after much deliberation and the time has come for our journey to end. We regretfully inform you that the service of PUBG Lite is scheduled to end on April 29th, 2021 (UTC),” it added.
However, PUBG Lite Facebook will stay operational till additional discover, the builders acknowledged.
