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India banned TikTok on June 29, 2020, under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, citing risks to sovereignty, security, and public order. The order covered 59 Chinese apps and has remained in force since. However, recently, some Indian users reported that TikTok's website briefly loaded, sparking speculation of a return. But, the app is still absent from Indian app stores, and there has been no official restoration of service.

Notably, some Indian users reported being able to access TikTok's website. However, they were able to access just the landing page or 'About Us' section, without being able to log in, watch video...