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Last week, reports suggested that the Union Government had issued orders to block an additional 54 apps from China, making it the fifth time such action was taken since June 2020. Prateek Waghre and Sapni GK join Rohan Seth to unpack the app bans, related developments surrounding the use of emergency powers under the 2021 IT Rules, and the need for a higher burden of proof on the Union Government to demonstrate their claims.Follow Prateek on Twitter: https://twitter.com/prateekwaghreFollow Rohan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesethistFollow Sapni on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sapnigk Links mentioned in the episode:1. Economic Times report regarding the order to ban apps2. Medianama video referenced while discussing Press Releases issued3. December 2021 Press Release regarding YouTube channels4. January 2022 Press Release regarding YouTube channels5. Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009Check out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com