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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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Is TikTok coming back? Official website becomes accessible, app remains unavailable
Technology | Aug 22, 2025, 10:40 PM ISTTikTok returns to India? It should be noted that TikTok had been banned in India since June 2020 by the government citing security concerns.
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Trump says he's not planning to extend 90-day pause on global tariffs beyond July 9 deadline
World | Jun 30, 2025, 07:29 AM ISTWhile Trump had earlier noted that it would be difficult to finalize 90 separate trade deals in 90 days, he said the administration still intends to move forward with penalties unless deals are reached.
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Trump says Microsoft eyeing TikTok acquisition, calls for bidding war over app
World | Jan 28, 2025, 10:17 AM ISTTikTok deal: Several other investors, including billionaire Frank McCourt and Trump’s former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, have spoken publicly about their desire to purchase TikTok's US platform.
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TikTok ban in US delayed by 75 days, Trump signs executive order
World | Jan 21, 2025, 08:23 AM ISTTikTok app allows users to create and watch short-form videos. The platform went dark before the ban approved by Congress and upheld by the US Supreme Court took effect on Sunday.
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US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok, new users won’t be able to download app
World | Jan 17, 2025, 09:56 PM ISTThe law will come into effect starting January 19 amid concerns over the risk to national security posed by its ties to China.
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Donald Trump, Xi Jinping discuss global peace, trade, Fentanyl, TikTok over phone call
World | Jan 17, 2025, 09:17 PM ISTDonald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a pivotal phone call discussing trade, the fentanyl crisis, TikTok, and global peace initiatives.
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Joe Biden, US President, won't enforce ban on social media app TikTok
World | Jan 17, 2025, 08:54 AM ISTThe push to save TikTok, much like the move to ban it in the US, has crossed partisan lines. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he spoke with Biden on Thursday to advocate for extending the deadline to ban TikTok.
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Another blow to China's TikTok, now THIS country bans it, says, 'it incites violence, bullying'
World | Dec 22, 2024, 01:10 PM ISTAlbania has banned China's TikTok accusing it of inciting violence and bullying. It is to be noted that in November, a teen was stabbed by another teen after they indulged in a quarrel that started on TikTok.
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Who is Imsha Rehman? Pakistani TikTok star in spotlight after private video leak
Trending | Nov 17, 2024, 01:25 AM ISTRead the story of Pakistani TikTok star Imsha Rehman, who deactivated her social media accounts following a private video leak. Know about her rise to fame, the impact of the controversy, and the darker side of social media.
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Blinken urges fair treatment of American companies after US passes bill to ban TikTok, Taiwan aid
World | Apr 25, 2024, 03:50 PM ISTUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called on China to provide a level playing field for American businesses as he began a visit aimed at resolving a raft of contentious issues that could jeopardise the newly repaired relationship.
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US pushes TikTok to either sell China-linked ByteDance to American investors or face complete ban
World | Mar 14, 2024, 07:30 PM ISTThe measure is also the latest in a series of moves in Washington to respond to US national security concerns about China, from connected vehicles to advanced artificial intelligence chips to cranes at US ports.
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China responds to US vote on TikTok ban: 'Resorting to hegemonic moves when one cannot succeed'
World | Mar 13, 2024, 08:33 PM ISTAt a daily news briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin condemned the move. US President Joe Biden has said if Congress passes the measure, he will sign it.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading video falsely identifies specially-abled man as TikTok founder
Fact Check | Feb 01, 2024, 11:52 PM ISTThe India TV Fact Check team conducted thorough research, including keyword searches and reverse image searches, confirming that Zhang Yiming, the primary founder of ByteDance (the parent company of TikTok), does not resemble the person in the video.
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TikTok to pay $368 million fine as it fails to protect children's privacy in Europe
World | Sep 15, 2023, 06:29 PM ISTThe investigation found that the sign-up process for teen users resulted in settings that made their accounts public by default, allowing anyone to view and comment on their videos.
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New York bans TikTok on government phones, computers; Here's list of countries that imposed ban
World | Aug 17, 2023, 11:21 AM IST"While social media is great at connecting New Yorkers with one another and the city, we have to ensure we are always using these platforms in a secure manner," Politico quoted City Hall spokesperson Jonah Allon as saying in a statement.
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TikTok fires all Indian employees after three years with assured 9 months severance
Business | Feb 10, 2023, 02:09 PM ISTTikTok has fired its entire Indian staff, almost three years after being banned in the country. The employees, who served the Brazilian and Dubai markets, were informed that February 28 would be their last day and were promised nine months of severance pay.
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TikTok owner ByteDance slashes thousands of jobs
Technology | Jan 04, 2023, 04:15 PM ISTThe New Year will now be critical for ByteDance, as it faces political uncertainties amid national security concerns over TikTok in the US. Other Chinese internet giants, including Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings, cut thousands of jobs in 2022.