India’s e-rickshaw battery-control apps remain live after government takedown order
The government ordered Google and Apple to remove three apps linked to unauthorised e-rickshaw battery-management controls, but MediaNama found several still available. The gap spotlights app-store enforcement and cybersecurity risks in India’s aftermarket lithium-ion battery ecosystem.
The government ordered Google and Apple to remove three Bluetooth battery-management apps linked to unauthorised e-rickshaw battery control, but MediaNama found them still available. The case highlights cybersecurity risks in aftermarket lithium-ion battery systems used in India’s e-rickshaw market.
Why this matters
The action extends India’s recent platform-compliance push, following its report of blocking 50 OTT platforms in two years, while exposing enforcement gaps in app marketplaces.
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