Govt bans PUBG and 117 other apps linked to China, citing security

India in June banned 59 Chinese apps for threatening the country's "sovereignty and integrity"

India on Wednesday banned gaming app PUBG and 117 other platforms linked to China, saying they threatened the country's "sovereignty and security"—a move that comes during a military standoff between the two countries in Ladakh 

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said in a statement the mobile game has been banned under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, on grounds that "they are engaged in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order".

"This decision is a targeted move to ensure safety, security and sovereignty of Indian