Despite the ban, TikTok did just fine in expanding around the world, while national and international tech companies rushed to fill the Indian void, in the process transforming th

TikTok faced a similar ban in India nearly five years ago, as it now does in the US. An executive order issued by then-US President Donald Trump also referred to India’s ban in 2020.

India’s 2020 crackdown helped give rise to Instagram Reels, which has largely replaced it there. But TikTok has proved more resilient elsewhere.

As the debate around social media governance evolves with TikTok continuing to face criticism and restrictions, here's list of countries that have imposed restrictions on the app.

As governments work on stricter regulations for social media platforms, the fate of TikTok could depend on its ability to address concerns over user data, content moderation, and transparency.

The Indian Government’s action in 2020 serves as a case study of how quickly platforms can be sidelined due to regulatory decisions.

TikTok fans in the U.S. are racing to secure alternatives and safeguard their digital empires ahead of a looming shutdown on Sunday, evoking the chaos of India's 2020 ban that erased the app from the lives of 200 million users overnight.

If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time.

Accor is expanding its economy hotel portfolio in the Middle East, aligning with the region's shift towards mass-market tourism. India's inbound tourism is hindered by a cumbersome visa process and reduced government funding for global promotion.

Members of the City Youth Organization in Hyderabad hold posters in support of India's ban of TikTok in June 2020. Credit - Noah Seelam/AFP—Getty Images When Congress passed a bill in April 2024 ...

Elias Dosunmu, 27, boasts 9.6 million followers on TikTok, nearly 5 million on YouTube and 2 million on Instagram, making him - in his words - "Spain's most followed gastronomy profile". Dosunmu's rise exemplifies a new path to culinary stardom in the digital age.

Lizzo is spreading positivity and inspiration once again. The multi-talented Truth Hurts singer took to Instagram on Saturday to share an exciting milestone in her health journey. Lizzo revealed she had reached her weight loss goal,