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TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, has begun hiring for two roles at its Gurgaon office , sparking speculation that the popular short-video app might soon return to India. However, government officials have clarified that TikTok remains banned , and no official order has been issued to unblock it. TikTok’s Recent Hiring Activity TikTok India has posted two job openings on LinkedIn: Content Moderator (Bengali Speaker), Trust and Safety Wellbeing Partnership and Operations Lead, Trust and Safety The recruitment news comes shortly after TikTok India’s official website became accessible again, fueling speculation about a potential comeback. However, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has stated that these rumors are incorrect, and TikTok remains banned on Google Play Store and Apple App Store . The 2020 Ban on TikTok in India TikTok was banned in India in June 2020 under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 , citing national s...

Elon Musk Faces Inquiry Over X's Actions in Brazil: A Legal Perspective Introduction: Tech mogul Elon Musk's social media platform X has come under scrutiny after receiving an inquiry from the US House of Representatives regarding its actions in Brazil. This article examines the legal implications of the inquiry and the ongoing investigation initiated by the Brazilian judiciary. US House of Representatives Inquiry: Elon Musk revealed on X that X had received an inquiry from the US House of Representatives concerning actions taken in Brazil allegedly in violation of Brazilian law. This inquiry adds a new dimension to the legal challenges faced by Musk and his platform. Brazilian Judiciary Investigation: A Brazilian judge initiated an investigation against Musk for obstructing justice after he refused to comply with a court order to remove X accounts accused of spreading disinformation. Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered X to refrain from disobeying judicial orders and threatene...