Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening upTurkmenistan, a nation known for its secrecy, is witnessing a subtle shift. E-commerce and social media are gaining traction, signaling a n...
02 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
California governor to probe TikTok on Trump censorship allegationCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom said Monday he was launching a probe into allegations that TikTok censored content critical of US Presiden...
27 Jan, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Britain takes to TikTok to highlight immigration raidsBritain's government has launched a TikTok account showing raids on migrants accused of working illegally, with the aim of convincing voter...
13 Jan, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
The rise - and potential fall - of TikTok in the USThe U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law banning TikTok starting Sunday unless ByteDance sells it to an approved buyer. Concerns over national s...
19 Jan, 2025, 10.40 AM IST
Kyrgyzstan's TikTok block builds censorship fearsIn her photography studio in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Aku Sharsheeva, tried unsuccessfully to connect to TikTok this week. Sharsheeva had...
20 Apr, 2024, 08.25 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: EU’s $1.3 billion fine on Meta is one of many penalties on Big Tech globallyBig Tech companies worldwide have come under the lens of antitrust regulators, policymakers and enforcement agencies amid concerns about pr...
23 May, 2023, 12.51 PM IST
How a little-known agency holds power over TikTok's futureAt the heart of this social media business and national security drama is the increasingly tense relations between the U.S. and China.
31 Mar, 2023, 08.58 PM IST
TikTok, Tik.... The clock's run out on ByteDance’s India dreamTikTok always had a rocky relationship with India. Now, as the most valued startup in the world exits its biggest international market, a l...
29 Jan, 2021, 08.35 AM IST
ByteDance owned TikTok working on a comeback strategy for IndiaTikTok has been hunting for partner firms for functions such as legal, policy and advocacy and communications in India and has shortlisted ...
11 Nov, 2020, 08.19 AM IST
Donald Trump’s TikTok ban leaves Apple, Google stuck in the middleTrump on Thursday said he wouldn’t extend a Sept. 20 deadline for a deal. But ByteDance Ltd., TikTok’s Chinese owner, may need more time to...
11 Sep, 2020, 05.39 PM IST
Change in TikTok's ownership may not be enough to lift ban in IndiaTikTok, which is owned by ByteDance, was one of 59 Chinese apps banned by the government because of national security issues, following bor...
29 Aug, 2020, 07.04 AM IST
Microsoft expands TikTok takeover ambitions to entire global business, including India operationsMicrosoft on Sunday had said it was in negotiations with ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, to explore a purchase of the TikTok servic...
07 Aug, 2020, 10.20 AM IST
TikTok could become deal of the decade for Microsoft, Satya Nadella is the kingmaker nowAfter a weekend of speculation, the American software giant came out Monday morning, Beijing time, to confirm talks to buy the short-video ...
04 Aug, 2020, 02.35 PM IST
Pompeo says U.S. looking at banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTokPompeo's remarks also come amid increasing U.S.-China tensions over the handling of the coronavirus outbreak
07 Jul, 2020, 07.58 PM IST
Pompeo says U.S. looking at banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok"I don't want to get out in front of the President (Donald Trump), but it's something we're looking at," Pompeo said in an interview with F...
07 Jul, 2020, 10.37 AM IST
ByteDance is seeking a new CEO for its TikTok businessIt’s possible ByteDance is searching for a candidate who could help address questions in Washington or for someone with the skills to lead ...
23 Jan, 2020, 09.15 AM IST
ByteDance, the world’s most valuable startup, weighs selling TikTokA TikTok stake sale would likely push back any initial public offering for ByteDance. The company has considered an IPO in the US or Hong K...
24 Dec, 2019, 09.27 AM IST