Central Government bans 14 mobile apps including IMO: Here’s why
New Delhi: The central government has imposed a ban on 14 mobile apps across the country that were being used by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir to communicate with their supporters from Pakistan, reports NDTV.
According to some media reports, these banned apps include Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second line, Zangi, Threema among others.
The action was reportedly recommended by the security and intelligence agencies . A list of apps that pose a threat to national security and go against Indian laws were submitted with a request to ban to a concerned ministry. These apps have been blocked under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the official added.
This is not the first time that the Indian government has imposed a ban on mobile apps. Last year, India ordered the banning of numerous Chinese apps accusing them of being "prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the state and public order."
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
