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TikTok sells US business to American investors: A look at why app remains banned in India
Technology | Dec 19, 2025, 12:11 PM ISTIndia was once TikTok's largest market, boasting over 200 million users. However, in June 2020, the Indian government banned TikTok and 58 other apps, citing concerns over national security and data privacy.
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Donald Trump, Xi Jinping approve framework deal for US-owned 'TikTok' | Video
World | Sep 26, 2025, 07:53 AM ISTChina once condemned Washington’s push to sever TikTok from its parent company ByteDance as an act of “robbery.” But as trade talks between the United States and China advanced, Beijing modified its stance.
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Oracle to manage TikTok's US algorithm in new deal with Trump administration
Technology | Sep 23, 2025, 05:41 PM ISTUS authorities fear that China can manipulate the TikTok algorithm to secretly shape the content on the platform. Under this deal, Oracle will receive a copy of the algorithm and manage the app's security.
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Trump speaks to China's Xi Jinping after months of trade tensions, TikTok deal on agenda
World | Sep 19, 2025, 06:38 PM ISTThe phone call between Trump and Xi Jinping came ahead of US looking to finalise a deal on ownershipp transfer of TikTok, the vide sharing platform owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance.
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TikTok to continue operating in US as Trump says deal with China final to transfer ownership
World | Sep 16, 2025, 09:29 PM ISTTikTok, which has more than 170 million users in the US, has been the focus of months of tense negotiations between Washington and Beijing.
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Trump says TikTok deal reached with China: 'Will speak to President Xi'
World | Sep 15, 2025, 07:02 PM ISTUS-China TikTok deal: In a post on 'Truth Social', US President Donald Trump said that he would be speaking to his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on Friday.
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‘We may let TikTok Die’: Trump says future of app depends on China as deadline nears
World | Sep 15, 2025, 06:53 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has hinted that he might let TikTok shut down in the US if a deal with its Chinese parent company ByteDance doesn’t move forward.
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TikTok layoff in London office: Hundreds lose their job as AI replaces human moderators
Technology | Aug 24, 2025, 01:38 PM ISTTikTok is reportedly laying off hundreds of employees from its UK office. People working in the trust and safety team of the company are most likely to lose their jobs as part of a global restructuring that prioritises AI-powered moderation over human oversight.
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TikTok back in India? Government responds to buzz over Chinese app's availability
India | Aug 23, 2025, 07:16 AM ISTSeveral people on social media reported that they were able to access the TikTok website in India, however the mobile app remained unavailable due to the ban imposed by the government.
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White House launches TikTok account as Trump defends app despite ban threat
Technology | Aug 20, 2025, 07:05 PM ISTThe White House has launched an official TikTok account as Donald Trump extends the app’s US deadline to mid-September. While TikTok faces a possible ban due to national security concerns, Trump has shifted to defend the platform, citing its role in winning young voters.
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Conjoined twin Carmen Andrade shares summer moments with husband after intimate wedding
World | Jul 28, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTIn a heartwarming Instagram post, Tiktoker Carmen Andrade shared photos from a peaceful canoe outing on a lake, joined by her husband and her family.
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TikTok ban delayed again: Trump extends deadline for US deal by 90 days
Technology | Jun 19, 2025, 10:13 PM ISTDonald Trump has granted TikTok a third extension, allowing the app to continue operating in the US for another 90 days. The delay is intended to finalise a deal to separate TikTok's American operations from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
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Trump to sign third extension for TikTok sale, postponing potential US shutdown
Technology | Jun 18, 2025, 07:33 AM ISTTikTok is banned in India due to its Chinese ownership. Trump wants China to divest from the app to avoid a ban in the US.
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Khaby Lame, world’s top TikTok star, leaves US after ICE detention | Here's why
World | Jun 11, 2025, 07:58 AM ISTTikTok megastar Khaby Lame, known for his silent reaction videos, left the US after being briefly detained by ICE at Las Vegas airport for overstaying his visa. However, he was allowed to depart voluntarily, avoiding a formal deportation.
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TikTok star Sana Yousaf: 10 light-hearted videos to remember the young talent
Trending | Jun 03, 2025, 01:53 PM ISTA TikTok star, Sana Yousaf, has been shot dead inside her house in Islamabad, Pakistan. This incident has shocked everyone. Let's check out some of her fun, light-hearted videos to remember the young talent.
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Sana Yousaf, 17-year-old Pakistani TikTok star, shot dead in her house in Islamabad
World | Jun 03, 2025, 01:32 PM ISTSana Yousaf death: Police said that Sana was shot dead at her residence in Islamabad and the attacker is suspected to be a guest.
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Why are Chinese manufactures flooding social media platform with luxury items on display? Explained
World | Apr 17, 2025, 01:59 PM ISTIn the wake of the trade war with the United States, the Chinese manufacturers are posting videos on a social media platform showing how luxury items are made. These manufacturers also explain how much these items cost.
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Trump's Trade War With China Reaches TikTok With Brands Like Lululemon, Louis Vuitton on Radar!
Originals | Apr 16, 2025, 03:32 PM ISTTrump's trade war with China has now TikTok, where Chinese factory workers are attracting attention by showcasing inexpensive luxury goods like Birkin and Louis Vuitton Bags made without middlemen or tariffs. Watch the video to know everything about the 'Trade War TikTok' that is trending right now!
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China puts TikTok deal on hold after Trump announces wide-ranging tariffs: Report
World | Apr 05, 2025, 10:22 AM ISTTrump had said that he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the US for another 75 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.
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Donald Trump signs order to keep TikTok operating in US for another 75 days
World | Apr 04, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTUS President Trump has recently entertained an array of offers from US businesses seeking to buy a share of the popular social media site, but China's ByteDance, which owns TikTok and its closely-held algorithm, has insisted the platform is not for sale.