Tiktok Ban

IT minister Vaishnaw's remarks come amid growing speculation that TikTok could make a comeback in the country as relations between India and China begin to thaw.

ByteDance denies TikTok sale to Oracle-led consortium

A now-deleted report by GeekPark claimed ByteDance had approved a sale to an Oracle-led group, retaining a minority stake. However, ByteDance has not confirmed this, and the report has been scrubbed from Chinese platforms.

TikTok’s US app to relaunch on September 5 as another deadline approaches

This switchover is designed to enable a clean operational handoff while satisfying national security concerns, particularly around where and how US user data is stored, claims a report.

Donald Trump says he signed executive order extending deadline for TikTok closing

It is the third time Donald Trump has extended the deadline.

Elon Musk on buying TikTok: ‘Not interested', acquiring Twitter was “difficult” and “quite painful”

"I don't acquire companies in general," Elon Musk explained, highlighting the rarity of such moves in his career -- with Twitter being an exception

Oracle, Microsoft may be part of the deal to acquire TikTok

The Donald Trump administration is negotiating a deal with TikTok's China-based owner ByteDance. Both Oracle and Microsoft could be a part of the deal.

TikTok app unavailable on Apple, Google stores in US despite Trump delaying ban

The order came amid growing doubts on the future of the app that went dark on Saturday, shortly before a law that cited national security to say the Chinese owner ByteDance should sell it or face a ban in the U.S. came into effect on Sunday.

TikTok gets a 75-day breather in the US as Trump suspends ban

Despite Donald Trump suspending the ban on TikTok in the US, the app remains missing from Google Play Store and Apple's App Store

$850 billion and counting: Why Apple, Google aren’t taking any ‘risks’ with TikTok

Apple, Google aren’t taking any chances and have not made TikTok available on their app stores till now.

TikTok back online in the US, thanks Trump for providing ‘clarity’

"We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans," said the company

TikTok officially shuts down in the US, hints at Trump giving a 'solution' soon

TikTok has sent a notification to users in the US on its Android and iOS apps informing that it is indeed shutting down its services.

‘We will go dark on January 19, unless…’ TikTok says on its imminent ban

TikTok’ statement comes hours after a unanimous Supreme Court ruling on Friday, which upheld a law mandating service providers to cease supporting the app in the US

Instagram adds two new Reels features ahead of looming ban on TikTok

Initially rolling out in the US, these features will be expanded to other regions in the near future, according to Instagram.

US TikTok ban could echo India chaos as users seek options

While the U.S. ban has been debated for months, India acted swiftly in June 2020 to block TikTok and nearly 60 other Chinese apps over national security concerns, stripping many creators of their main source of income and shattering a digital community.

Trump Urges Supreme Court to Pause TikTok Ban, Seeks Political Resolution

President-elect Donald Trump has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to pause the law that could ban TikTok or force its sale to an American company. With a ruling expected on January 10, Trump seeks time to find a "political resolution" before taking office on January 20. The law mandates TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app by January 19, or face a potential ban. TikTok, with over 170 million U.S. users, has fought the legislation, but a decision could impact its future in the U.S. Stay tuned for updates on this high-stakes legal battle.

Donald Trump says only he can ‘save’ TikTok from a ban, here’s why

Trump argues that only he has consummate dealmaking expertise, the electoral mandate, and the political will to negotiate a resolution to save the platform

'I have a warm spot for...' Donald Trump says as he meets TikTok CEO ahead of looming ban threat

"We'll take a look at TikTok,” said Trump but didn’t divulge any other details as he met TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at his Mar-a-Lago resort.

TikTok, Justice Department face off in court over potential US ban

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia will hold oral arguments on a legal challenge filed by TikTok and Chinese-parent company ByteDance that seeks an injunction barring the law from taking effect

World Street | Nvidia loses most valuable company tag; BoE keeps rates unchanged; TikTok fights US ban, and more

From OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever starting another AI firm to Nvidia shares falling causing Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company again, here's a look at recent business developments around the world.

World Street | China tackles property crisis; OpenAI dissolves Superalignment team; GameStop tumbles, and more

From China's attempts to end the property crisis, OpenAI dissolving its Superalignment team, China's Nio challenging Tesla with Onvo, and ByteDance seeking to expedite its TikTok lawsuit, here's a look at recent business developments around the world.

US, TikTok seek fast-track schedule, ruling by Dec. 6 on potential ban

On Tuesday, a group of TikTok creators filed suit to block the law that could ban the app used by 170 million Americans, saying it has had ”a profound effect on American life.”

“We aren’t going anywhere…” TikTok CEO’s defiant message as US gets ready to ban the app

TikTok has said that it will challenge the law in court and termed it “unconstitutional”. TikTok CEO said that "we are confident and we will keep fighting for your rights in the courts.”

The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon

The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package, a priority for President Joe Biden with broad congressional support for Ukraine and Israel, fast-tracked the ban after an earlier version had stalled in the Senate.

A TikTok ban wouldn’t end influencers’ dreams. Maybe it should

Young Americans looking to start careers online must be careful what they wish for

Nepal government bans Tiktok

The decision to ban Tiktok will be implemented through the Ministry of Communication and IT, she said.