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TikTok returns in US on Play Store and Apple App Store after Trump delays ban

This is a 75-day window from the original January 19 ban, allowing the company owned by China's ByteDance to continue US operations temporarily.

TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration.(Reuters)
Published on Feb 14, 2025 09:41 AM IST

American woman ‘stranded’ in Pakistan after landing in country to marry teenager

The American woman who was ‘stranded’ in Pakistan after landing in the country last year to marry a 19-year-old local man is finally on her way back to the US

Onijah Andrew Robinson reached Pakistan last year to marry a 19-year-old.
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 06:56 PM IST

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas confirms bid to acquire TikTok's US business

The deal which has been proposed to TikTok's parent company ByteDance would be to merge Perplexity with TikTok US and go for an IPO

Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity, speaks during the Semafor 2024 World Economy Summit in Washington, DC in Washington.(Saul Loeb/AFP)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 10:26 AM IST

Donald Trump says newly created US sovereign wealth fund could ‘buy’ TikTok

Trump changed his stance on TikTok after the app significantly boosted his prospects among young voters during his presidential campaign for the White House.

US President Donald Trump points while speaking to journalists about TikTok as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. (File)(AFP)
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 04:56 AM IST

Woman pays 1.7 lakh rent for tiny New York apartment with sink-toilet combo

A New York woman shared a viral video of her bizarre sink-toilet combo bathroom, paying ₹1.7 lakh rent for the cramped apartment.

A New York woman went viral after sharing a video of her bizarre sink-toilet combo bathroom.(Instagram/bananabonani)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:50 AM IST
ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

19-year-old US nurse twerks over disabled patient in video, gets arrested

A 19-year-old healthcare worker in the US was arrested after posting disturbing TikTok videos exploiting disabled patients.

A 19-year-old US healthcare worker was arrested in Georgia for exploiting disabled patients after posting disturbing TikTok videos.(X)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 08:08 AM IST
ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Texas man uses 3-month-old baby to wipe snow off car in shocking video

A viral TikTok video showed a man using a baby to wipe snow off his car, sparking outrage.

A viral TikTok video featured a man using a baby to clean snow off his car, triggering widespread outrage.
(X/@Bubblebathgirl)
Published on Jan 31, 2025 07:34 PM IST
ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

17-year-old TikTok star killed in shooting incident outside mall in California

A 17-year-old TikTok star was tragically shot and killed outside a mall in Southern California.

17-year-old TikTok influencer was fatally shot outside a mall in California.(Instagram/s1yahhh)
Published on Jan 28, 2025 10:11 PM IST
ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Trump says Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok, calls for bidding war over app

Trump said that there were many contenders looking to buy TikTok and that he “would like the United States to have a 50% ownership position in a joint venture.”

US President Donald Trump has called for a bidding war over TikTok(AFP)
Published on Jan 28, 2025 08:06 AM IST

Perplexity AI's new proposal for TikTok could give 50% stake to US government

Though a proposal was submitted last week, a new plan was presented after revisions based on Trump administration's feedback.

After taking the office, Donald Trump signed an executive order halting the ban on TikTok for 75 days. (Reuters)
Published on Jan 27, 2025 03:43 AM IST

Indiana man arrested for threatening US President Donald Trump on TikTok

In one TikTok video, Douglas Thrams said that Trump needed to be killed “and this time don't ... miss,” according to FBI agent Taylor Pletz in a court filing.

US President Donald Trump speaks while visiting a neighborhood affected by Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, North Carolina, on January 24, 2025. (AFP)
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 04:48 AM IST

US woman finds long-lost classmate in 22 hours with the help of internet

A 21-year-old American “TikTok refugee” miraculously found her long-lost Chinese classmate within 22 hours through the Chinese platform RedNote.

The US woman found her old friend on a Chinese social media platform.(Pexel)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 12:59 PM IST
BySimran Singh

China using TikTok to spy on Americans? Donald Trump's ‘bigger threat’ response

During his first interview as the US President during his second term, Trump defended TikTok and said phones, computers made in China were a far bigger threat

US President Donald Trump defended TikTok in an interview(AFP)
Published on Jan 23, 2025 11:29 AM IST

Decoding MapmyIndia and Qualcomm’s deal, Airtel’s complexity and TikTok unbanned

The outline is clear—MapmyIndia will use the utilize Qualcomm Technologies’ SnapdragonAuto Connectivity Platform 

Airtel Warning
Published on Jan 23, 2025 07:10 AM IST

Elon Musk or Larry Ellison, who will buy TikTok? Donald Trump responds

US President Donald Trump he would be open to tech billionaire Elon Musk – the owner of social media platform X – buying Chinese-owned app TikTok.

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk(AP)
Published on Jan 22, 2025 07:00 AM IST

A rundown of Trump’s executive actions, from tariffs to immigration

While Trump is still signing more orders on Monday night in Washington, here’s a brief rundown of what we know so far his administration plans to initiate

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday. (AP)
Published on Jan 21, 2025 01:22 PM IST
ByBloomberg

X and Bluesky launch new video feeds amid TikTok's uncertain future

Users can swipe up or down on the feeds to go through videos and also create targeted feeds which only take video content from specific hashtags

Bluesky and X app logos are seen in this illustration taken November 19, 2024.(Dado Ruvic/Reuters)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 08:54 AM IST

Donald Trump halts TikTok ban, giving app 75-day extra time in executive order

TikTok news: Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing TikTok a 75-day grace period to resolve US national security issues.

A 3D-printed miniature model of US President Donald Trump and TikTok logo are seen in this illustration. (REUTERS)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 10:22 AM IST

Billionaires get prime seats, more visibility than many Trump cabinet members

Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google CEO Sunder Pichai, Google founder Sergey Brin also attended the mega event.

From left, Priscilla Chan, Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk at the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.(AP)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 12:10 AM IST

Halsey celebrates TikTok shutdown as a win for the music industry; fans disagree

TikTok is gone in USA and while most of the public is in a panic, Halsey couldn’t be more relieved; here's what the singer thinks and what netizens have to say

American singer-songwriter Halsey
Published on Jan 20, 2025 09:27 PM IST
ByAadrika Sominder

TikTok resumes US services amid uncertainty over long-term deal

TikTok resumed US services after Trump promised a 90-day extension for a potential US buyer

A message welcoming users back and thanking US President-elect Donald Trump on the TikTok app on a smartphone arranged in Arlington, Virginia, US, on Sunday.(Bloomberg)
Published on Jan 20, 2025 06:25 PM IST
Bloomberg |

Instagram launches Edits video app amid TikTok's temporary US shutdown

Instagram unveiled a new video editing app, Edits, as TikTok temporarily halted US services due to a federal ban

 Instagram revealed a new video editing tool called Edits. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic)
Published on Jan 20, 2025 06:19 PM IST
Bloomberg |

Donald Trump oath: What the Republican's presidency would mean for TikTok

TikTok stopped working in the US after a dramatic shutdown, but returned after a promise from Donald Trump.

A 3D-printed miniature model of US President-elect Donald Trump and TikTok logo are seen in this illustration taken January 19, 2025.(Reuters)
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 07:12 PM IST

'I've had naps longer than this': TikTok's day-long US ban, captured in memes

Remember when India lost TikTok? — In the middle of the pandemic?! Well the United States went through the same exact thing. Just for a hot minute tho...

The TikTok US ban, now reversed has spun quite the internet meltdown and resurrection, thanks to POTUS elect Donald Trump
Published on Jan 20, 2025 01:55 PM IST

Why was TikTok banned in the US?

After a brief pause, TikTok started working again on Sunday in the US after Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to ‘delay the ban’.

A message welcoming users back and thanking US President-elect Donald Trump on the TikTok app on a smartphone arranged in Arlington, Virginia, US, on Sunday.(Bloomberg)
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 12:26 PM IST

Instagram and Musk’s X tout new video tools on TikTok ban day

Instagram announced a new video editing app on the same day that rival video service TikTok briefly went dark in response to a federal ban.

Experts have said that without the coveted algorithm, TikTok in US would be like an island disconnected from global content. (Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Jan 20, 2025 10:47 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Aditi Srivastava

TikTok restores US services, thanks Trump for granting time to ‘make a deal’

Trump had previously backed a TikTok ban during his first term in office. The courts subsequently blocked his orders banning dealings with Bytedance and WeChat.

US President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Capital One Arena ahead of the 60th presidential inauguration in Washington, DC, US, on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. Monday's presidential inauguration promises to be one of the coldest on record, prompting US officials to move the ceremony indoors to the Capitol Rotunda.(Bloomberg)
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 11:14 AM IST

Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope 'magic' returns as app is restored

USA-TIKTOCK/USER (PIX):Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope 'magic' returns as app is restored

Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope 'magic' returns as app is restored
Published on Jan 20, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Reuters |

Trump to issue executive order to keep TikTok alive in the US

Proposes joint US-Chinese ownership of app; Trump’s announcement comes after the US Supreme Court, on Friday, upheld a US law, banning it from January 19

A TikTok user holds a phone showing the screen of the social media app in Washington, DC, on Sunday. (AFP)
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 12:04 AM IST

Trump to sign executive order postponing US ban on TikTok, asks tech firms to…

Trump asks tech companies 'not to let TikTok stay dark' and says he'll sign an executive order Monday postponing US ban.

President-elect Donald Trump (AP)
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 09:26 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti
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