TikTok, other Chinese apps ban in India gets support in US, lawmakers urge govt to follow suit
World | Jul 01, 2020, 02:04 PM ISTIndia's ban on 59 Chinese apps, including the popular TikTok, has been widely noted in the US, including by some prominent lawmakers, who have urged the American government to follow suit as it is believed that the short video-sharing app is a major security risk to the country. India on Monday banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including TikTok and UC Browser, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.