TikTok Ban in India: Rumors vs Reality
Social media platforms like X and Reddit were filled with memes and posts after some users claimed that it’s website had started working in India again. Many believed the app might be making a comeback.
However, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) quickly clarified that it is still blocked in the country. The company behind this , ByteDance, has also not given any official statement about returning to the Indian market.
For now, it remains banned in India, and the rumors online are just speculation.
TikTok Rumours Spark Meme Fest on X and Reddit
A new wave of memes is trending on X and Reddit after some users claimed they could open it’s official website in India. While the app is still banned and not available on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, these rumours quickly caught everyone’s attention online.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) later clarified that it continues to remain blocked in the country. Still, social media users had fun with the news, sharing jokes, nostalgic posts, and humorous reactions.
DoT Clarifies TikTok Ban in India
According to a report by NDTV Profit, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made it clear that the TikTok website is still blocked in India. The department confirmed that the ban applies to all internet service providers (ISPs) across the country.
This clarification comes after several online posts claimed that TikTok’s website had become accessible for some users. However, DoT has denied these reports and stated that no such change has been made.
TikTok has remained unavailable in India since 2020, when it was banned along with several other apps due to security concerns.
Has ByteDance Responded to TikTok Ban News?
So far, This parent company ByteDance has not given any official statement about the recent buzz around the platform’s availability in India. Many users claimed they could access it’s website, but there has been no confirmation from the company itself.
At the same time, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has clarified that TikTok’s website is still blocked on all internet providers in India. This means there is no official change in the ban that was put in place back in 2020.
Until ByteDance releases an official update, TikTok remains unavailable in India, both on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
Reactions from Users
On X (formerly Twitter), many users shared light and funny reactions after noticing that this website could be accessed in India.
One user commented, “It is back in India after five years, but the app is still not available. Creators must be happy.”
Another wrote, “The last time It was here, we only had filters. Now, artificial intelligence will be the new trend.”
Some expressed nostalgia, with one saying, “Welcome back TikTok, it’s been a long time.”
Another user added humor with the line, “It looks like It is making a comeback in India.”
TikTok Ban in India: A Quick Look Back
It was banned in India in June 2020, making it one of the biggest app bans in the country’s history. The move came after rising tensions between India and China, especially following the clash in Galwan Valley where 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives.
Soon after, the Indian government blocked 59 Chinese mobile apps, including TikTok. At that time, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad described the decision as “India’s digital strike” against China.
The ban not only removed it from app stores but also stopped its operations completely in India, leaving millions of users and creators without access.
Even today, it remains unavailable in India, and the 2020 ban is remembered as a turning point in the country’s digital policy.
