Tiktok Ban
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TikTok to continue operating in US as Trump says deal with China final to transfer ownership
World | September 16, 2025 21:29 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 | September 15, 2025 19:02 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 | September 15, 2025 6:53 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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Speed News: Jaishankar Slams Trump's Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchase
Originals | August 23, 2025 19:08 ISTJaishankar reacted to Trump's tariffs on India's oil trade with Russia. Meanwhile, government sources rubbished claims of TikTok's return in India. Further, in another development, Trump appointed Tashkent-born Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India. Watch all the updates of the day.
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TikTok back in India? Government responds to buzz over Chinese app's availability
India | August 23, 2025 7:16 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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Is TikTok coming back? Official website becomes accessible, app remains unavailable
Technology | August 22, 2025 22:40 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 to sign third extension for TikTok sale, postponing potential US shutdown
Technology | June 18, 2025 7:33 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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China puts TikTok deal on hold after Trump announces wide-ranging tariffs: Report
World | April 05, 2025 10:22 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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TikTok ban in US delayed by 75 days, Trump signs executive order
World | January 21, 2025 8:23 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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TikTok disappears from prominent app stores in US; Company says, 'fortunate that President Trump...'
World | January 19, 2025 10:51 ISTChinese app TikTok is facing a federal ban in the US as it was removed from prominent app stores in the country. The company in a message says, "We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us."
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US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok, new users won’t be able to download app
World | January 17, 2025 21:56 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 | January 17, 2025 21:17 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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Trump wants to delay TikTok ban, seeks 'political resolution' | Decoding shift in position
World | December 28, 2024 13:23 ISTWhile the current dispensation in the United States seeks to ban TikTok, President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the ban on the Chinese app.
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Another blow to China's TikTok, now THIS country bans it, says, 'it incites violence, bullying'
World | December 22, 2024 13:10 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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Trump joins Tiktok after once trying to ban platform, instantly gets 3 million followers
World | June 03, 2024 6:58 ISTTrump joined the Chinese-owned social media platform after his landmark hush money conviction and after Biden signed a bill that can ban TikTok, used by 170 million Americans. As president, Trump tried to unsuccessfully ban the app citing a threat to national security threat.
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TikTok denies claims of developing US-exclusive algorithm amid ban concerns
Technology | May 31, 2024 12:06 ISTIt was recently reported that ByteDance- the founder of TikTok (short format video sharing platform) has instructed its engineers to divide the source code of its recommendation algorithm specifically for the US- a claim that TikTok denies.
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TikTok, ByteDance sue US to block law that could ban the social media platform
World | May 07, 2024 23:21 ISTTikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance sued in U.S. federal court on Tuesday seeking to block a law signed by President Joe Biden that would force the divestiture of the short video app used by 170 million Americans or ban its use.
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Blinken urges fair treatment of American companies after US passes bill to ban TikTok, Taiwan aid
World | April 25, 2024 15:50 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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Biden signs package for $95 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel, TikTok ban
World | April 25, 2024 1:22 ISTBiden signed the $95 billion war aid measure package into law that includes military assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, along with a provision for TikTok to be sold or banned in the US. The military package was passed by the Senate earlier after months of delays.
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Major blow to TikTok: US Senate passes bill forcing parent company ByteDance to sell or face ban
World | April 24, 2024 9:16 ISTThe US Senate passed legislation that would require Chinese owner ByteDance to divest TikTok's US operations within about nine months or face a ban.
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