The government has blocked 119 mobile apps, including those linked to Chinese developers, citing national security concerns under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. Several apps from Singapore, the US, the UK, and Australia are also affected. Notably, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has not detailed the specific security issues.
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Kerala chief secretary Sarada Muraleedharan confronted a racially insulting remark about her skin colour, responding with a powerful message against societal biases. She emphasized her pride in her identity and this sparked widespread support, highlighting persistent discrimination even at high levels of authority.
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