Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Twitter
Zomato
Reliance Jio
Sensex
National Herald
Meta
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Business News / BGMI game removed from Indian app stores after government ban
Business

BGMI game removed from Indian app stores after government ban

BGMI game removed from Indian app stores after government ban
Written by Athik Saleh
Jul 29, 2022, 12:14 pm 3 min read
BGMI game removed from Indian app stores after government ban
BGMI is seeking clarification from the government regarding the ban (Photo credit: Krafton)

Two years after it banned PUBG, the Indian government has brought down the curtain on BGMI, the second coming of the former. Krafton's Battlegrounds Mobile India is the latest to feel the wrath of Indian authorities. The reason for the ban is unclear as of now. The popular battle-royale game was removed from both Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Context
Why does this story matter?
  • In what seems like a repeat of its banning spree in 2020, the Indian government has banned another game with alleged Chinese connections.
  • On paper, BGMI is published by Krafton, a South Korean company. However, one doesn't need much time to realize that BGMI is a rebranded version of PUBG.
  • It has seemingly been banned because it was detrimental to the behavior of children.
Reason
A boy allegedly killed his mother under the game's influence

The government's order banning BGMI came as a surprise to many. Although no reason has been mentioned yet, it is not coincidental that the ban order came a week after Rajya Sabha discussed a local media report about a 16-year-old shooting his mother under the influence of PUBG-like games. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MoS for IT, then said that law enforcement agencies are looking into it.

National security
An NGO called BGMI a threat to India's sovereignty, integrity

Krafton recently announced that over 100 million users had signed up for BGMI since its launch a year ago. The game came under scrutiny recently after an NGO named PRAHAR wrote to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and MeitY asking for the ban of BGMI. It alleged that the game posed a threat to sovereignty and integrity of India.

Official words
Krafton seeks clarification from the government

Krafton was as surprised as any to hear about the ban. A company spokesperson said, "We are clarifying how BGMI was removed from Google Play store and the App store and will let you know once we get specific information." Earlier this week, Krafton had announced that it was on track to invest $140 million in the country by next month.

Delisting
Google and Apple received government order to ban the game

Following the government ban, BGMI has been delisted from the Play Store. "On receipt of the order, following established process, we have notified the affected developer and have blocked access to the app that remained available on the Play Store in India," a Google spokesperson said. Apple is yet to confirm anything, but the game has been removed from App Store as well.

BGMI
The government has been wary of banned games resurfacing

Krafton launched BGMI in India last year after its previous game PUBG was banned by the government. For this purpose, it took over all publishing-related responsibilities of the game in India instead of franchising it to Tencent Games. Krafton has said that BGMI is not a rebranded PUBG, but recently Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar noted that banned apps/games have been reappearing in new avatars.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Athik Saleh
Athik Saleh
Twitter
Athik Saleh covers auto and tech news at NewsBytes. He had started as an SEO content writer at NewsBytes and has since been elevated after exhibiting his automotive acumen. He has previously worked as a columnist at Law Insider India. He has a Bachelor's degree in Law from the National Law Institute University, Bhopal.
Latest
Tencent
PUBG
Rajeev Chandrasekhar
India-China
Related
Latest
JEE Main 2022: Results awaited, know average cut-off across IITs
JEE Main 2022: Results awaited, know average cut-off across IITs Career
ISRO to launch AzadiSAT satellite built by 750 school girls
ISRO to launch AzadiSAT satellite built by 750 school girls Technology
Big-budget movies in 2022 that tanked at the box office
Big-budget movies in 2022 that tanked at the box office Entertainment
UK: Rishi Sunak surprises with debate win over rival Truss
UK: Rishi Sunak surprises with debate win over rival Truss World
Convince people there's no 'setting' with Banerjee: Roy to Modi
Convince people there's no 'setting' with Banerjee: Roy to Modi Politics
Tencent
China bans Tencent Holdings from updating and releasing new apps
China bans Tencent Holdings from updating and releasing new apps Technology
Tencent's facial scans will catch Chinese children gaming at night
Tencent's facial scans will catch Chinese children gaming at night Technology
Reddit raises $250 million in Series E funding
Reddit raises $250 million in Series E funding Business
Indian Government will continue ban on PUBG and TikTok
Indian Government will continue ban on PUBG and TikTok Technology
PUBG Mobile India not granted permission for launch, confirms government
PUBG Mobile India not granted permission for launch, confirms government Technology
More News
PUBG
Meet Ana, a 'hyper-realistic' virtual human by PUBG's parent company
Meet Ana, a 'hyper-realistic' virtual human by PUBG's parent company Technology
Teen shoots mother dead for not letting him play PUBG
Teen shoots mother dead for not letting him play PUBG India
'PUBG: New State' reportedly bricking smartphones; game developer Krafton responds
'PUBG: New State' reportedly bricking smartphones; game developer Krafton responds Technology
'PUBG: New State' finally launched on Android and iOS
'PUBG: New State' finally launched on Android and iOS Technology
'Battlegrounds Mobile India' announces special in-game offers for Diwali
'Battlegrounds Mobile India' announces special in-game offers for Diwali Technology
More News
Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Centre slams Twitter in Parliament over non-compliance of IT rules
Centre slams Twitter in Parliament over non-compliance of IT rules India
In BJP rejig, Ram Madhav, others replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted
In BJP rejig, Ram Madhav, others replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted Politics
Karnataka: Controversy sparks after MPs get iPhones, Kumaraswamy 'was unaware'
Karnataka: Controversy sparks after MPs get iPhones, Kumaraswamy 'was unaware' Politics
Rahul Gandhi thinks situation in Karnataka is similar to Pakistan
Rahul Gandhi thinks situation in Karnataka is similar to Pakistan Politics
Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar's new Lutyens' zone acquisition
Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar's new Lutyens' zone acquisition Business
More News
India-China
Indian Railways orders 39,000 wheels from Chinese manufacturer
Indian Railways orders 39,000 wheels from Chinese manufacturer India
Pangong Tso: MEA confirms 'illegal' Chinese construction of two bridges
Pangong Tso: MEA confirms 'illegal' Chinese construction of two bridges India
Chinese hackers target India's grid near Ladakh to collect intelligence
Chinese hackers target India's grid near Ladakh to collect intelligence India
When Lata Mangeshkar's 'Aye Mere Watan' left Nehru in tears
When Lata Mangeshkar's 'Aye Mere Watan' left Nehru in tears India
'Chinese village' from Pentagon report a PLA settlement: Arunachal official
'Chinese village' from Pentagon report a PLA settlement: Arunachal official India
More News
Related
Why dermatologists love Kojic acid, a Japanese beauty secret
Why dermatologists love Kojic acid, a Japanese beauty secret Lifestyle
Kali row: Modi invokes Goddess Kali; Mahua Moitra hits back
Kali row: Modi invokes Goddess Kali; Mahua Moitra hits back Politics
Mahindra XUV700 diesel AWD variants recalled over 'critical' issue
Mahindra XUV700 diesel AWD variants recalled over 'critical' issue Auto
When is Madhavan's 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' getting OTT release?
When is Madhavan's 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' getting OTT release? Entertainment
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Business news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Business Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022