Following the June 2020 military clash, India banned TikTok due to national security concerns and geopolitical tensions with China. Citing Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, the government stated that unauthorized data transmission to Chinese servers threatened sovereignty and integrity.

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As of 2025, the ban remains in place. The government continues to cite security risks and stricter data protection laws, disrupting India's digital content ecosystem by limiting Chinese app presence and forcing creators to shift platforms.

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