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Has the Indian Government Officially Unbanned TikTok After 5 Years?

Some users in India are now able to access the TikTok website, which has gone live after five years of being blocked. Despite that, the TikTok app remains banned and unavailable for download.
Authorities have confirmed that the official ban on the app remains intact.

India Banned TikTok in 2020 – Key Points

Date of Ban: TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps were banned on June 29, 2020 by the Indian government.
Reason: The government said these apps were a threat to data security and could misuse personal information.
Other Apps: Some banned apps later returned in modified or cloned versions, but TikTok stayed banned.
Company Behind TikTok: The app is owned by ByteDance, a major Chinese tech company.
Accusations: The government accused TikTok of being unsafe and possibly used for espionage (spying).
China-India Conflict Connection:
- Just two weeks before the ban, Indian and Chinese troops clashed in Galwan Valley (Ladakh).
- At least 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives in that fight.
- It was the deadliest clash in 45 years along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Bigger Picture: The ban was part of India’s move to reduce dependence on Chinese apps and send a strong political message after the border conflict.