TikTok ban in India: Blocking social media apps may affect Digital India, says IAMAI
IAMAI says the ban could impede foreign direct investment and affect the expansion of the Digital India initiative.
TikTok and PUBG ban in India: Is it even constitutional? Strong regulations needed over arbitrary measures to address issue
PUBG and TikTok are just examples of new, immersive and disruptive activities in a rapidly evolving technological age. There are a variety of others on the horizon, such as virtual reality, augmented reality and driverless cars.
TikTok ban: Google, Apple remove app from Play Store and App Store following govt order
Android users will simply be able to download the app from unauthorised sources.
TikTok download no longer available in India: Apple, Google block access on respective app stores after court order
TikTok app is no longer available on Google’s Play store in India, however, it is still downloadable via App Store.
TikTok vanishes from Play Store, App Store after ban, Twitter reacts
Have a look at some of the most hilarious reactions and memes to the TikTok ban.
TikTok Ban in India: Uncertain future for app looms; rise in content regulation could impact many others
While there is no doubt that there are significant issues with TikTok, a reading of the order does not clarify what justified a ban.
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TikTok is free, fun, and incredibly popular, but it also has a dark side
Currently, 500 million users worldwide are busy creating 15-second videos on TikTok.
TikTok's parent company Bytedance says banning the app would harm free speech
Bytedance has filed a request to the Supreme Court of India stating that a ban will hurt free speech rights.
TikTok ban: Apps featuring user-generated content must be regulated to protect children
TikTok has gained popularity among preteens, adolescents especially in Tier II, III cities in India.
TikTok ban: SC refuses listing of plea challenging Madras HC order banning download
The Madras HC on 3 April passed an order directing the Center to prohibit the use of the TikTok app.