India Has So Far Blocked 320 Mobile Apps to Ensure Safe Internet for Users: Union Minister Som Prakash
The government has so far blocked 320 mobile applications under a provision of the Information Technology (IT) Act to ensure a safe, trustworthy and accountable internet for all its users, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash also said that these mobile applications were blocked in the interest of sovereignty, integrity, defence and security of the state.In February, 49 apps were re-blocked after they were found to have been…