India banned TikTok due to geopolitical concerns, affecting the platform owned by ByteDance.
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Updated Jun 20
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What happened
India banned TikTok due to geopolitical concerns, affecting the platform owned by ByteDance.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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TikTok
video-focused social media platform
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ByteDance
Chinese Internet and technology company
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- Meta banned ByteDance ads due to rivalry, while TikTok remains a formidable competitor for engagement.
- Government plans to restrict platform access to TikTok, while police investigate crime linked to the app.
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