Google has initiated the removal of several Indian apps from the Play Store for failing to comply with its billing policies, affecting apps like Shaadi, ALTT, and Quack Quack. Info Edge's @sbikh confirmed early compliance with Google's policies, with no pending invoices. The IAMAI, advised by @ETtech and reported by @moneycontrolcom, has intervened, requesting Google not to delist apps, noting four members were impacted. The Supreme Court restrained Google from de-listing apps, and Union Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw, in statements to PTI and @vasudha156, announced a meeting with Google and affected developers to resolve the dispute. Following government intervention, notably by the Modi Govt, Google began restoring delisted apps, as reported by Government sources and detailed in @GoI_MeitY advisories. Statements from @AnupamMittal and coverage by @jessicarajan and Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlighted the issue's significance. Updates on the restoration process were provided by @sumitakareer and @IamAnkitaS_.
Google Vs Apps | Google initiates the process of restoring apps deleted from Play Store after IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's intervention; @sumitakareer is here with the details👇 @IamAnkitaS_ @AshwiniVaishnaw @GoI_MeitY #Google https://t.co/y6EmvZmCBK
Google delisting of apps: 'Issue of concern... ' - Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar hints at larger action | EXCLUSIVE https://t.co/gkmaOOtwvL
ETtech Explainer: Why did Google delist popular Indian apps like Naukri, Shaadi, others? Google took this action following its announcement to enforce its payment policy, which involves removing apps from developers who fail to comply. By: @jessicarajan https://t.co/gmVFIiRovh
'Google Lagaan...' - THIS Shark Tank judge just slammed Google for delisting Indian apps from Play Store https://t.co/HWStpKog5x
Apps Delisting: Big morale booster for startups! Google RESTORES apps after strict action by Modi Govt https://t.co/wMrW7fMtUR
Google has reinstated some of the Indian apps it delisted from Play Store after the government 'strongly opposed' the tech giant's action https://t.co/ASUyagRgJr
After the intervention of Union Minister of Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Google has restored its all apps. The minister has called a meeting with Google on Monday: Government sources
#NDTVExclusive | "Government talking to Google is comforting but we would also like to have a seat at the table": Anupam Mittal, founder, https://t.co/692kh8w5cd to Gargi Rawat (@GargiRawat) after Google removed Matrimony apps From Play Store over fee dispute https://t.co/MwMxSEwY86
"Dark Day": Anupam Mittal As Google Drops Matrimony Apps From Play Store https://t.co/m5S3p1kVyq https://t.co/6DGqAsw0AO
ET NOW Exclusive | "Govt's new advisory to deal with generative AI platforms," says IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after Google Gemini incident @AshwiniVaishnaw #GoogleGemini @GoI_MeitY https://t.co/lspIitQv5i
'This cannot be permitted. This kind of delisting cannot be permitted,' IT Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw tells PTI on @Google pulling off some apps from its @GooglePlay Store Read: https://t.co/eKixf1cI3m @CNBCYoungTurks @sbikh @GooglePlay #GooglePlayStore @GoI_MeitY https://t.co/m1yHGfVw5O
🚨 It's not just Info Edge's Android apps that are back on Play Store, even Shaadi's Android app is back https://t.co/9JKUdC9a84.
THESE 3 apps are back on Play Store after being delisted by Google - FULL LIST of deleted apps and which made a comeback https://t.co/kZ234DnpIQ
"I have already called Google…I have already called the app developers who have been delisted, we will be meeting them next week. This cannot be permitted..This kind of delisting cannot be permitted," @AshwiniVaishnaw asserted https://t.co/jwHuYRAh0X
Google Vs Apps : Delisting row— Here's what Anupam Mittal has to say @AnupamMittal #Google #GoogleVSApps https://t.co/U0KKpTvjyh
Google delisting Indian apps: 'Won't allow...' Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw responds - FULL statement https://t.co/IORQ5NCgj7
#NDTVExclusive | "I am quite hopeful that Google will be very reasonable in its approach. Will be meeting them on Monday": I-T Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) to Vasudha Venugopal (@vasudha156) after Google removed some Indian apps from Playstore over fee dispute https://t.co/uQYUPUDJ4f
Govt calls Google, apps delisted from Play Store for meeting next week to resolve dispute: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to PTI
🚨🆕CCI must take action against Google, says Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani amid Play Store delisting row @tsuvik and I spoke to @sbikh https://t.co/bhZWU5JY5j via @moneycontrolcom
🏮@IAMAIForum has urged #Google to refrain from removing apps from its #GooglePlay store in the ongoing dispute over billing policies. The industry body highlighted that four of its members had already been served notices by Google, prompting a swift and firm response. https://t.co/BzgUBgtULK
Moneycontrol newsbreak confirmed InfoEdge notifies exchanges on Naukri and 99 acres being taken down by Google Play Store amid the billing policy row https://t.co/cxTuzzo2nJ https://t.co/IMINCFldQP
News Alert | Info Edge to exchanges: Mobile app delisted from google play store @InfoEdgeVC https://t.co/dhO7DT04Nb
Popular Indian Apps Face Potential Removal as Google Play Store Tightens Policy Grip - Gizmochina https://t.co/WJ5MPHWpqf
Watch | Supreme Court restrains Google from de-listing apps @Verma__Ishika reports https://t.co/y7pnnnL0ZA
Google just booted 10 popular apps off the playstore. The need for @solanamobile and independent app stores to break the duopoly becoming more and more important every passing day. App Store is critical infra for the internet. https://t.co/X4fOKrgu1v
Google Playstore just booted 10 popular apps off the playstore. The need for @solanamobile and independent app stores to break the duopoly becoming more and more important every passing day. App Store is critical infra for the internet. https://t.co/X4fOKrgu1v
Google Playstore just booted 10 popular apps off the playstore. The need for @solanamobile and independent app stores are to break the duopoly becoming more and more important every passing day. App Store is critical infra for the internet. https://t.co/X4fOKrgu1v
"Our apps are getting deleted one by one," says founder after #Google deletes these three apps https://t.co/iF95tEJsVu
For a company that once had a motto - Don't be evil, Google seems to be doing all things evil at this point. STAGE app has been delisted from the Google Playstore today on notice of a couple of hours, just because we refused to give in to their monopolistic policy of allowing… https://t.co/VRZqxun2PR
IAMAI asks Google not to delist apps, says 4 members affected By @tsuvik https://t.co/eMZClQObjq via @moneycontrolcom
IAMAI steps in. "Advises" Google to not delist apps. Says atleast four of its members impacted. Note: Google also an IAMAI member. @ETtech https://t.co/I1IFqYvpua https://t.co/M113LKgCtO
"Our apps are getting deleted one by one in Google policy action," says Matrimony management #Matrimony https://t.co/aQwu6OBSyy
Google has started removing apps that it believes are non-compliant with Play Store rules. Until now: https://t.co/EbM2SpbL7r, ALTT (previously Alt Balaji), and dating app Quack Quack.
The Android apps of matrimony platform Shaadi, Alt Balaji's streaming service Altt, and dating service Quack Quack disappear from the Play Store, hours after Google said it will take action on companies that are not complying with Play Store's billing policies.
Google India mulls removal of some apps for not paying service fee https://t.co/AwL4LvMnhE https://t.co/5qTyKyBZ9E
Google to start removing some apps in India starting today. Info Edge's @sbikh says firm has been compliant with Play Store policies since early this month and has no pending invoice left with Google. https://t.co/5hSGXCjYx9