Google removes Indian matrimonial, job search apps
NEW DELHI: Google began removing the apps of 10 companies in India on Friday, including some popular matrimony apps such as Bharat Matrimony and job search app Naukri, in a dispute over service fee payments in one of the company's fastest-growing markets. Indian startups have for years been protesting against many of the US giant's practices, including its in-app fee charges. Google says its fees help develop and promote the Android and Play Store app ecosystem. On Friday, India's Matrimony.com (MATI.NS), opens new tab matchmaking apps Bharat Matrimony, Christian Matrimony, Muslim Matrimony and Jodii were remove d from Google's Play Store, its founder Murugavel Janakiraman told Reuters. He said it was a dark day for India's internet. "Our apps are getting deleted one by one. It literally means all the top matrimony services will be deleted," he said. Matrimonial apps and websites have been growing in popularity in India as younger people shun trad...