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Ashwini Vaishnaw opposes Google's removal of 10 Indian apps from Play Store: THIS is what he said
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1y ago
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has strongly objected to Google's removal of certain apps from the Play Store. The government will not permit app delisting and has called for a meeting with Google. The tech giant has warned about removing apps that do not comply with its Play Store billing regulations, which require developers to use Google's payment services and pay a 30% commission for in-app transactions. The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has also urged Google to refrain from delisting apps while a Supreme Court case on the matter is pending. Google argues that it is enforcing its policies consistently.
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Google agrees to restore deleted apps temporarily; IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says 'constructive'
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1y ago
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Indian Electronics & IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced that Google has agreed to restore the listing status of all apps as of March 1, after discussions with the Indian government and a startup company. The move follows Google's removal of several apps from the Play Store, which caused concerns among Indian developers. Vaishnaw expressed optimism for a long-term resolution between the startup company and Google, highlighting the tech giant's support in India's technology development journey.
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Google to reinstate all delisted apps on Play store after govt intervenes
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1y ago
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Google has temporarily reinstated all suspended Indian apps on the Play Store, but only if developers comply with its policies. This move follows a joint meeting between Google executives and Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, where they discussed finding a long-term solution. While the apps can be relisted, in-app purchases will be effective immediately, and startups will have to pay Google's service fees, which range from 11-30%. The government is also investigating whether Google is exercising its dominant market position. The issue of in-app billing has been the main contention between the parties involved.
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Sam Altman appreciated PM Modi's vision on tech: Ashwini Vaishnaw
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6m ago
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IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who is currently on a visit to India. "PM Narendra Modi guides us to democratise technology. Sam appreciated PM's vision," Vaishnaw said. "Had a super cool discussion with Sam on our strategy of creating the entire AI stack- GPUs, models and apps," he added.
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Google Has Agreed To Restore All Delisted Apps: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
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1y ago
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Google has agreed to reinstate all the apps that were delisted from its Play Store by restoring their status as of March 1, according to India's IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw. The move follows constructive discussions between Google, the minister, and Indian startup founders. The row began after Google removed hundreds of apps, claiming that they had been restored when they had actually been re-listed under a new billing system. Indian startups argue that the new system imposes high commissions and requires extensive paperwork for third-party payment gateways.
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Google’s Delisting Of Apps Cannot Be Permitted: Ashwini Vaishnaw
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1y ago
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Tech giant Google recently removed several popular Indian apps from its Play Store due to non-compliance with billing policies. The move has been met with criticism from the Indian government and industry leaders, who argue that such delisting should not be allowed. IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the government takes a strong view on the issue and will not permit the delisting of apps. Meanwhile, affected companies are urging the government to intervene and restore their apps. The dispute between Google and Indian startups over billing policies has been ongoing, with the Supreme Court involved in hearing pleas challenging the policy.
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Startups Seek CCI Intervention To Resolve Google’s Delisting Move
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1y ago
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A group representing Indian startups has asked the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to instruct Google to restore apps removed from its Play Store. The startups allege that Google's actions are anti-competitive and breach a 2022 antitrust directive regarding alternative billing systems. The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) wrote to the CCI on 1 March claiming that Google's removal of the apps was a "brazen move" and could cause "irreparable harm". Google has denied any wrongdoing. The CCI is yet to comment on the matter.
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Google starts restoring Indian apps after meeting with govt: Report
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1y ago
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Google has agreed to restore several Indian applications on its Play Store after delisting them. The decision came after a meeting with Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who had warned Google about protecting Indian startups. Some applications such as Naukri, 99acres, and Naukrigulf have already been reinstated. The situation is still developing, and more details will be provided later.
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Google vs Indian apps: Payments industry seeks legal changes against Google’s app billing policy
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1y ago
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The Payments Council of India is urging the Indian government to intervene and amend laws to prevent Google's monopolistic policies. The council wants to protect Indian startups and regulated payment aggregators from Google's abusive practices. South Korea and the European Union have already taken steps to safeguard their local startups and curb Big Tech's monopoly. Google's recent removal of apps from the Play Store due to alleged payment policy violations has raised concerns in the digital payment industry. Many startups are removing payment gateways from their Android apps to avoid paying fees to Google, potentially impacting transaction volumes.
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Info Edge founder bats for 'Indian app store' after Google action on Indian apps
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1y ago
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Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani has called for the creation of an Indian mobile application store as part of the country's 'Digital Public Infrastructure', following Google India's takedown of mobile apps from 10 Indian companies. The dispute stems from Google's imposition of a service fee for in-app payments, with Indian startups resisting the fee. Bikhchandani clarified that there were no pending invoices and payments had been made promptly. He suggested India needs an App Store/Play Store as part of its public infrastructure, similar to UPI and ONDC, to strategically address the issue.
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Obligations on social media for due diligence: Ashwini Vaishnaw on notice to X
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4m ago
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the obligations under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, for intermediaries, including social media, to exercise due diligence. In response to Samajwadi Party MP Javed Ali Khan, he elaborated on these guidelines' focus on ensuring a safe, accountable internet by eradicating unlawful content. Vaishnaw also mentioned the consequences of non-compliance, which include losing liability exemptions, emphasizing the importance of prompt removal of unlawful information.
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