Formerly known as Twitter, X has an ongoing legal tussle with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration over what New Delhi alleges is non-compliance with content removal orders.

Google has been concerned about India's decision as the steps are seen as more sweeping than those imposed in the European Commission's landmark 2018 ruling against Android.

The proposal comes after a government panel recommended new rules to regulate a sector estimated to reach US$7 billion (about RM30.8 billion) by 2026, reports say.

The approval of imported games effectively marks the end of China's crackdown on the video game industry which began in August last year when regulators suspended the game approval process.

Minister Mustapa Mohamed says it is important to have a level playing field in the industry.