The TikTok website is briefly accessible for some users in India, but both the TikTok app and official full site access remain blocked, and authorities confirm the ban is still fully in effect. The situation with Nut app is similar: it is still blocked as part of the government’s crackdown on Chinese-linked apps, and there is no announcement about an official unblocking.
TikTok in India: Current Status
- TikTok’s website recently showed partial accessibility for a small number of users, causing speculation about its return.
- The app remains inaccessible on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
- Users cannot log in, view, or upload videos—even if they briefly access the homepage.
- Both government and TikTok’s own representatives clarified this was due to a technical glitch or ISP misconfiguration, not a policy change.
- The Indian government has issued no order lifting the ban, which was imposed in 2020 due to concerns about sovereignty and data security.
Nut App and Other Banned Apps
- Nut app, along with TikTok and dozens of other Chinese apps, remains blocked as per the original government order.
- The block affects mobile apps widely, and there has been no indication of Nut or similar apps being allowed back.
Official Clarifications and Reasons
- Government sources and TikTok spokespersons confirmed the ban is unchanged and any recent access was accidental.
- The ban stemmed from data privacy and national security concerns following the 2020 border clashes with China.
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