Govt to impose a permanent ban on some Chinese apps including TikTok

The government has sent notices to Chinese companies regarding the same

The government has sent notices to Chinese apps including TikTok and others, making the interim ban on these apps now permanent.

"We are evaluating the notice and will respond to it as appropriate. TikTok was among the first companies to comply with the Government of India directive issued on June 29, 2020. We continually strive to comply with local laws and regulations and do our best to address any concerns the government may have. Ensuring the privacy and security of all our users remains to be our topmost priority," said a TikTok spokesperson.