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Time for honest conversations on social media ban for kids

Time for honest conversations on social media ban for kids

March 8, 2026, 04:15 PM - 9 min read

Two politically divergent southern states—Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka—have taken the lead and set a policy template for others to follow.

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Karnataka bans social media use for children below 16

Karnataka govt bans social media use for children below 16

March 6, 2026, 12:21 PM - 2 min read

The announcement was made while presenting the state Budget in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. The move aims to address growing concerns over the excessive use of social media among young people and its potential impact on their mental health, education and social behaviour.

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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde responds to watch controversy

February 28, 2026, 11:04 AM - 3 min read

The Mayor explained that when the news began trending online, she asked her daughter about the watch. Her daughter explained that the watch was a Michael Kors watch worth around ₹15,000 to 16,000.

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Social media driving 77% retail discovery: Report

February 25, 2026, 04:37 PM - 3 min read

AI, short-form video and messaging platforms are driving India’s omnichannel retail boom, with social media shaping 77% of product discovery.

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Madison Beer's relationship with social media remains 'poor'

Madison Beer's relationship with social media remains 'poor'

February 6, 2026, 03:24 PM - 3 min read

"I feel like I’m constantly anxious and feeling like I want to delete all my social media," she said.

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Denmark has introduced similar legislation to ban access to social media for users under 15, while the UK said last month it would consider banning young teenagers from social media, as it tightens laws designed to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time

Spain to ban social media for under-16s: PM Sánchez

February 4, 2026, 09:53 AM - 3 min read

Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Tuesday, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms of online content

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Love in the time of algorithms

Love in the time of algorithms

February 1, 2026, 01:22 PM - 7 min read

Digital intimacy and cyber-soulmates are no more the stuff of a dystopian sci-fi fiction but have become an everyday reality, as thinking machines are rapidly catching up with human intelligence. We are fast approaching an era when we use our computers not to access one another, but for the companionship of the software itself.

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During a session in the Legislative Assembly, IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge revealed that the state is studying models from countries like Australia, Finland, and the UK, which have already moved toward banning or strictly regulating social media for minors.

Karnataka govt mulls social media ban for kids

January 30, 2026, 05:20 PM - 3 min read

The discussion was sparked by veteran Bharatiya Janata Party MLA S Suresh Kumar, who urged the government to set aside partisan bickering and tackle the "digital crisis" facing families.

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The sudden blackout sure sparked a frenzy among his fans, with social media platforms overflowing with reactions – from worried messages to memes

Virat Kohli’s Instagram account mysteriously restored

January 30, 2026, 12:43 PM - 2 min read

India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli’s Instagram account had mysteriously disappeared overnight, sparking confusion among his 274 million followers

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Economic Survey backs age bar on social media, cut online classes

January 29, 2026, 08:48 PM - 2 min read

The Economic Survey has suggested age-based access to social media and a reduction in online classes to curb rising digital addiction among children and youth.

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Mazari and Chattha often represented journalists, political figures and human rights activists who had been detained by the security forces without formal charges or court appearances

Pak court sentences human rights lawyers to 17 years in jail

January 25, 2026, 02:36 PM - 3 min read

The court accused Mazari of posting multiple tweets in recent years that “portrayed the agenda” of the outlawed Baloch separatist group and Pakistani Taliban

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The move comes the week before Meta – along with TikTok and Google’s YouTube – is scheduled to stand trial in Los Angeles over its apps’ harms to children

Meta halts AI characters’ access by minors

January 24, 2026, 08:32 AM - 2 min read

The move comes the week before Meta – along with TikTok and Google’s YouTube – is scheduled to stand trial in Los Angeles over its apps’ harms to children

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