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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IPL to resume from May 17, final on June 3: BCCI
New Delhi, May 12 (PTI): The BCCI on Monday decided to resume the IPL season across six venues from May 17 with the final slated for June 3 as per the revised schedule.
The IPL was halted on May 8 after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off after Pakistan tried to invade Indian air space near Chandigarh, forcing a blackout in the stadium.
"BCCI is pleased to announce the resumption of the TATA IPL 2025. After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season," the board said in a statement.
The six venues for league matches as per the revised schedule will be: Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
The venues for the playoff matches will be announced at a later date.
A total of 17 matches will be played across six venues and the revised schedule includes two double-headers, which will be played on two Sundays.
🗓️ #TATAIPL 2025 action is all set to resume on 17th May 🙌
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 12, 2025
The remaining League-Stage matches will be played across 6⃣ venues 🏟️
The highly anticipated Final will take place on 3rd June 🏆
Details 🔽https://t.co/MEaJlP40Um pic.twitter.com/c1Fb1ZSGr2
