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(Search results - 33)TechAug 20, 2019, 1:53 PM IST
TikTok to launch campaign on safe use of user-generated content platforms
The firm, which has drawn flak from the Indian government and courts on alleged misuse of its platform, said it has partnered with the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) to execute a digital literacy programme in the country.
ViralAug 13, 2019, 9:29 AM IST
TikTok birthday video showing celebratory fire lands man in jail
In a bid to become famous, Faizan, of the Chandni Mahal had recorded a video in which he is seen firing a gun in the air. The video which was uploaded on TikTok was brought to the attention of police who arrested the 32-year-old man
IndiaAug 1, 2019, 6:24 PM IST
Kerala Police set to explore TikTok for awareness campaigns
Kerala Police was trending on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as they are set to explore TikTok to spread awareness. On April 3, the Madras high court had banned the app based on concerns of pornographic content but later lifted the ban
ViralJul 27, 2019, 11:31 AM IST
Bihar youth dies in floodwaters while trying to film TikTok video
A youth and his two friends were trying to film TikTok videos in gushing floodwaters of Bihar. The current in the water washed away the youth whose body was recovered three days later by the NDRF
IndiaJul 26, 2019, 8:39 PM IST
Deep Dive with Abhinav Khare: Minute-by-minute, here's how TikTok steals your privacy
TikTok is currently storing our data in third party data centres in Singapore and the United States. The parent company has agreed to store data locally in India and that will be accomplished in 6 to 18 months. Abhinav Khare deep dives into privacy policies of Chinese apps.
IndiaJul 19, 2019, 10:18 AM IST
Telangana home minister in soup after grandson uses police van for TikTok video
Telangana home minister Mahmood Ali is under fire after his grandson used a police van to record a TikTok video. The video faced criticism on social media as a gross misuse of government machinery
TechJul 2, 2019, 6:16 PM IST
TikTok denies allegations of data sharing; says users’ privacy top priority
In a statement, the app, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, said privacy and security of users are its top priority.
TechJun 18, 2019, 7:26 PM IST
Gizmo Globe: From Facebook's cryptocurrency payments to Samsung Galaxy M40 sale
TikTok launched a 'Device Management' feature that would enable users in India to have complete control of their account
IndiaJun 18, 2019, 2:03 PM IST
Tik Tok craze: Man breaks spine attempting backflip; paralysed
A backflip attempt by Kumar, a man from Tumakuru, for a Tik Tok video ended up being a tragedy as he broke his spine. Kumar was admitted to hospital and his condition is critical
IndiaJun 12, 2019, 6:29 PM IST
Upset with husband's advice, Tamil Nadu woman commits suicide making TikTok video
Minutes after arguing with her husband, Anitha from Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, made a video of her committing suicide by consuming poison and shared the video on TikTok
EntertainmentMay 19, 2019, 2:51 PM IST
Model Bhumika Tiwari is all set for her Bollywood debut
All the way from modelling to being a TikTok star, Bhumika is now all set to enter Bollywood.
TechApr 29, 2019, 3:58 PM IST
Here are some tech updates that are sure to catch your eye
Telecommunication is one of the most volatile industries in the world of technology and every second brings a new update. There was a lot of the hustle and bustle in the tech market with the launch of new mobile phones and new announcements made by tech giants.
IndiaApr 24, 2019, 7:49 PM IST
Madras high court lifts ban on TikTok video app
On April 15, the Supreme Court ordered the Madras high court to pass the verdict on the ban of TikTok by April 24
IndiaApr 17, 2019, 3:45 PM IST
Karnataka boys dancing for TikTok video arrested at Udupi railway station
Two boys dancing on the platform in the background of a moving train and recording a video on the TikTok mobile application were arrested at the Udupi railway station in Karnataka
IndiaApr 4, 2019, 10:01 AM IST
After PUBG, Tik Tok under scanner as Madras High Court puts a ban on app
The development comes nearly two months after Tamil Nadu Information Technology minister M Manikandan said the state government will seek Centre’s help to ban TikTok.