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  Banning TikTok takes a big tool away from Chinese surveillance work: US NSA

  World | July 15, 2020 7:24 IST

  All the information is going straight to massive super computers in the cloud in China, US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien said, adding, “So China is going to know everything about you. They are going to have biometrics on you. You ought to be very careful regarding who you give such personal information to.”

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  Nusrat Jahan: Indian apps should substitute TikTok to save livelihoods

  India | July 02, 2020 9:14 IST

  The government has to take steps to move away from Chinese supply chains without adding to inflation and putting pressure on the common man's pockets, Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan said.  

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  TikTok, other Chinese apps ban in India gets support in US, lawmakers urge govt to follow suit

  World | July 01, 2020 14:04 IST

  India'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.

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  CarryMinati 'predicted' ban on TikTok in a roast video, fans in a frenzy on Twitter

  Trending | June 30, 2020 20:54 IST

  CarryMinati, also known as Ajey Nagar, a hugely popular Indian YouTuber, had 'prophesied' the ban on TikTok, the short video sharing app from China that the Indian government banned yesterday. CarryMinati's video titled 'YouTube vs TikTok- The End' was taken down by TikTok last month.

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  TikTok ban: Jannat Zubair to Riya KishanChandani, TikTok celebs react on ban of Chinese apps

  TV | July 01, 2020 9:09 IST

  The Indian government has banned 59 Chinese apps including TikTok. Be it commoner or celebrity, everyone is taking the decision positively and sharing their views on social media. Many TikTok celebrities like Jannat Zubair, Riya KishanChandani, Ashnoor Kaur, etc shared their views and applauded the government's decision.

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  TikTok star Ashnoor Kaur supports decision of banning Chinese apps

  TV | June 30, 2020 12:05 IST

  The Indian government on June 29 banned 59 Chinese apps, including Tik Tok, in view of national security. TV actress Ashnoor Kaur has supported the government's decision.

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  RIP TikTok: Nia Sharma, Kamya and others celebrate ban of Chinese apps, Twitter flooded with memes

  TV | June 30, 2020 14:00 IST

  As soon as the decision of the ban on 59 Chinese apps came, many celebrities expressed their excitement on social media. Among those were TV celebrities Television stars Nia Sharma, Karanvir Bohra, Kushal Tandon, Kamya Panjabi and others who rejoiced as TikTok got banned in India.

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  Ravichandran Ashwin takes funny dig at David Warner after India bans TikTok

  Cricket | June 30, 2020 11:18 IST

  Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took a funny dig at Australian opener David Warner after India banned TikTok on Monday.

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  TikTok India Head Nikhil Gandhi says working with govt, not sharing users' data with China

  India | June 30, 2020 11:04 IST

  Chinese Apps Banned in India: TikTok on Tuesday said it is in the process of complying with the government’s order on blocking of the app, and asserted that it has not shared information of Indian users with any foreign government, including that of China.

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  Athawale demands ban on Chinese app TikTok in India

  India | June 19, 2020 18:25 IST

  Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has demanded a ban on Chinese app TikTok to dent China economically. He said about 15 crore Indians use the Chinese app due to which the neighbouring country makes crores in profit. Athawale's comments come as relations between India and China soured after an attack of Indian security forces at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh on Monday night.   

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  TikTok star Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu in trouble over violence against women in video

  May 22, 2020 21:14 IST

  Another TikTok star Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu is in trouble for glorifying violence against women in one of his videos on the platform. Lawyer Ali Kaashif Khan has filed a complaint against him at the Cyber Crime Cell and Amboli Police Station.

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  Faizal Siddiqui fallout: Keywords 'ban TikTok' see 488 per cent rise in search

  Trending | May 22, 2020 14:54 IST

  A study has found a 488 per cent spike over the past seven days for the keywords "ban tik tok". Other keywords that spiked over the past few days include "delete TikTok" and "Faisal Siddiqui".

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  TikTok India issues clarification amid criticism over acid attacks glorifying video

  Trending | May 20, 2020 17:40 IST

  TikTok India has shared guidelines including Do's and Don'ts regarding the content that will be shared on the app. On the other hand, in addition to getting the video removed from TikTok, the National Commission for Women has also asked Maharashtra police to take action against the maker of the video.

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  Beyhadh actor Kushal Tandon wants TikTok to get banned in India completely. Here's why

  TV | April 17, 2020 17:42 IST

  Beyhadh star Kushal Tandon opens up about banning Chinese video-sharing application TikTok after Vivek Dahiya showed his support.

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  TikTok banned again, this time by US Army: Here's what it is

  Technology | January 02, 2020 17:26 IST

  TikTok has yet again been banned and this time it's by the US Army. Read on to know more.

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  TikTok in fresh trouble as government fires 24 questions

  Technology | July 19, 2019 14:52 IST

  TikTok has been asked by the ministry if it has restricted the usage of the app among children below 18 years via an age-gate mechanism.

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  Explained: Why TikTok may be banned in India after July 22

  India | July 18, 2019 23:52 IST

  ​TikTok has been a rage among the youth in India ever since the app saw the light of the day in the country. But, the app has also been facing several roadblocks due to security issues. This time around, the government has set a deadline for Chinese social media apps TikTok and Helo. Know why TikTok may be banned in India after July 22:

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  Supreme Cout of India refuses to hear the plea of TikTok seeking transfer of cases

  Technology | July 04, 2019 14:26 IST

  Supreme Court of India declined TikTok's plea, seeking transfer of cases relating to the ban on it from the Madras High Court to the apex court.

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  TikTok launches new Device Management feature for users safety in India

  Technology | June 18, 2019 13:45 IST

  TikToks new 'Device Management' feature allows users complete control of their account from other devices within the TikTok app.

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  Tik Tok epic fail: Telegu woman falls down while making video on Padipoya song

  Trending | May 16, 2019 19:14 IST

  In the video going viral on the internet, a Telegu woman is seen climbing up the stairs whiling making a Tik Tok video on the song Padipoya.