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Global Backlash Against TikTok Grows as Microsoft Offers US Acquisition Plan

India and the United States are taking strong actions against TikTok due to national security and privacy concerns tied to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Major corporations like Wells Fargo and Amazon are also restricting the app on company devices.

Amazon Delays U.S. Prime Day, Schedules India Event for August

Amazon officially confirms a delayed Prime Day for the United States due to pandemic-related operational shifts. The company breaks tradition by scheduling India's event for early August separately from the U.S. sale.

Global COVID-19 Surges as Chicago Removes Columbus Statues

Nations worldwide report record-breaking daily COVID-19 infections and deaths while Chicago removes controversial Christopher Columbus monuments amid ongoing protests. Meanwhile, Muslims hold Friday prayers at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia following its recent reconversion to a mosque.

OnePlus Reveals Nord Pricing and August 4 Release Date

OnePlus officially unveils the mid-range Nord smartphone, marking a return to affordable devices with prices starting at 399 euros. However, the phone skips a direct US launch and lacks guaranteed carrier compatibility in America.

India Bans Chinese Apps as Global App Store Politics Escalate

India blocks 59 Chinese apps including TikTok over national security concerns, while Apple faces ongoing developer backlash regarding in-app purchase policies.

India Targets Chinese Apps Like TikTok Amid Ongoing Border Tensions

India bans 59 Chinese mobile applications, including the massively popular TikTok, citing threats to national sovereignty. The public move serves as a deliberate economic response to recent deadly border clashes with Beijing.

India Blocks TikTok and Dozens of Other Chinese Apps

India bans dozens of Chinese mobile applications, including the wildly popular video app TikTok. The government takes this decisive step amid escalating border tensions between the two nations.

Apple and Google Remove Banned Apps From Indian App Stores

Tech giants Apple and Google comply with a government order by blocking dozens of Chinese apps from their stores in India. Meanwhile, Palantir raises nearly a billion dollars and Venmo tests new features for small businesses.

Apple and Google Remove Dozens of Chinese Apps From Indian App Stores

Apple and Google block 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, in compliance with a recent Indian government order citing national security concerns. This digital ban follows rising geopolitical tensions between India and China after a deadly border clash.

India Requires Private Sector Employees to Use Aarogya Setu App

The Indian government mandates all private sector employees to download the Aarogya Setu contact tracing app before returning to workplaces.

Silver Lake Invests $747 Million in Jio Platforms at Premium Valuation

Private equity firm Silver Lake invests roughly $747 million in Reliance Jio Platforms, securing a 1.15% stake at a $65 billion valuation that marks a 12.5% premium over Facebook's recent deal.

Amazon Launches Local Shops Program in India to Rival Facebook-Jio Partnership

Amazon introduces "Local Shops on Amazon" to digitize neighborhood stores across India, shortly after Facebook's massive investment in Reliance Jio. The initiative builds on Amazon's previous efforts to integrate local kirana shops into its e-commerce network.

Facebook Invests $5.7 Billion in Jio Platforms to Counter ByteDance in India

Facebook acquires a 9.99% stake in Reliance Jio Platforms for $5.7 billion, making it the largest minority shareholder in India's top telecom operator. The landmark deal aims to integrate WhatsApp with JioMart to dominate the country's growing digital economy.