Search engine giant Google has restored few of India-based mobile applications on Play Store after the government intervened in to resolve the dispute by calling a meeting. This development comes after Centre called a meeting to resolve dispute raised by Google as it removed apps of 10 Indian companies, including well-known matrimony and job search platforms like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri, amidst a disagreement regarding service fee payments in one of its rapidly expanding markets. Google restored these appsGoogle has however reinstated some flagship apps of Info Edge India, such as Naukri, 99acres, Naukri Gulf, Shaadi app, among others were also back on Play Store on Saturday aftermoon. Google faced intense criticism The tech giant Google faced huge criticism on social media, with some slamming the company for its monopolitistic practices. Union Minister opposed Googles moveUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticised Googles move to delist some apps. He said the government will not allow delisting of apps from now onwards. 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— ANI (@ANI) March 2, 2024Google removed 10 apps Google has recently removed 10 apps from Play Store in India. The list includes some popular matrimony apps such as Bharat Matrimony, Matrimony.com, Christain Matrimony, Muslim Matrimony, and Jodii.
