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Friday, September 12, 2025
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Topic: TikTok

White House gives govt agencies 30 days to purge TikTok from their devices

The ban on the Chinese-owned app, ordered by Congress late last year, follows similar actions from Canada, the EU, Taiwan and more than half of US states.

Canada bans TikTok from government devices, says app presents ‘unacceptable’ security risk

The move underscores the growing lobby against TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance Ltd, over concerns of its proximity to Beijing and hold over user data across the world.

European Commission staff banned from using TikTok over security reasons

Chinese short video-sharing app TikTok said it was disappointed with the Commission decision, saying it was 'misguided and based on fundamental misconceptions'.

TikTok “mascara” trend is latest in long line of secretive ways young people talk about sex

Sexual trauma professionals have celebrated the trend for how it has encouraged some people to seek support in the wake of assault.

US lawmakers propose TikTok ban on govt devices in key spending bill

This ban comes as part of the US' latest move to crack down on Chinese companies amid national security fears. TikTok said concerns are largely fueled by misinformation.

TikTok became ‘new radio’ by giving breakthroughs to artists. But it’s bad for musical diversity

Only some songs hit the sweet spot for TikTok. Its algorithms favour videos featuring challenges, simple choreography and straightforward messages.

Megha Thakur was no run-of-the-mill pretty face, but an influencer who touched many lives

21-yr-old Indian-Canadian Instagram star and TikTok celebrity Megha Thakur, who died this week, subverted the expectations of a content creator by opening up her mind and heart.

‘Feel-good’ content isn’t as ethical as you think. Both creators and consumers are culprits

Holding life-affirming signs to giving homeless cash, videos of 'random acts of kindness' are popular. But consider how they're money-makers too.

Netflix and TikTok are ‘levelling up’ to keep you engaged. Gaming is their new weapon

Netflix introduced mobile gaming last year for all its subscribers, including two notable Stranger Things tie-ins. And it's all about engagement.

TikTok fund glitch draws complaints from rising stars who have not been paid in weeks

Many TikTok stars who recently qualified to be paid for their videos have been shut out of the registration system, causing frustration & outrage among some very dedicated creators.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?