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    Online Safety News

    ‘Children have a fundamental right to internet access, blanket bans disproportionate’: SC

    The bench consciously chose not to endorse a blanket prohibition, reasoning that protecting children cannot mean shutting them out of a medium that has become integral to education, information and social participation.
    India News
    Updated 6 days ago

    Scale of digital media use and its harmful effects justify action now: The Lancet

    The authors call for coordinated governance of digital systems, with the health and online safety of children and young people be made an immediate global policy priority. (Shutterstock)
    World News
    Updated 18 days ago

    ‘How can 12-13 year-olds have social media accounts?’ Supreme Court asks Centre

    A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) passed the order while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the non-profit organisation Just Rights for Children Alliance (JRCA).
    India News
    Updated 24 days ago

    Is your online romance a scam? Cybersecurity expert shares 7 red flags

    Cybersecurity expert warns about digital romance scams.
    Lifestyle
    Published 25 days ago

    Meta commits to reporting child abuse content amid Centre's crackdown

    (FILES) This illustration photograph shows the logo of the US multinational technology Meta company
    India News
    Updated 38 days ago

    NCPCR summons Meta India official over child sex abuse material on social media

    FILE PHOTO: People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, (REUTERS)
    India News
    Updated 44 days ago

    Parliament panel summons Meta, X, Google, Snapchat over digital safety today

    Representatives of Meta, X, Google and Snapchat have been summoned to appear before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology
    India News
    Published 81 days ago

    'My first date cost me ₹20,500': Reddit users warn Delhi man of dating app scam

    The Delhi man shared his costly first date experience on Reddit.
    Trending
    Updated 82 days ago

    Vietnam to ban social media use for under 16s to tighten online protection

    The proposal comes as governments worldwide tighten restrictions on children’s use of social media on growing concerns about harmful content and online safety.
    World News
    Published 88 days ago

    'Right choice': UK will ban social media for children under 16

    Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, during a news conference announcing a ban on young teenagers using social media, at Downing Street in London, UK, on Monday, June 15, 2026.
    World News
    Updated 130 days ago

    Australia says Meta, Snapchat, TikTok not fully complying with child ban

    Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, told The Associated Press it was committed to complying with Australia's social media ban.
    World News
    Published 191 days ago

    Global reassessment of social media for youth

    Social media
    Ht Insight
    Published 194 days ago

    Online safety for children priority, govt mulls AI, Social Media curbs: Vaishnaw

    Ashwini Vaishnaw tells Lok Sabha govt reviewing new steps to address harms from AI-generated content and social media platforms. (PTI)
    India News
    Published 226 days ago

    Social media platforms must share revenue fairly with content creators: Vaishnaw

    Vaishnaw also underlined that platforms must be accountable for user safety. (@AshwiniVaishnaw)
    India News
    Published 239 days ago

    Digital platforms must take responsibility for online content, safety of children: Vaishnaw

    Digital platforms must take responsibility for online content, safety of children: Vaishnaw
    India News
    Published 239 days ago

    Need digital safety framework for students, teachers, parents: Experts at Delhi summit

    Need digital safety framework for students, teachers, parents: Experts at Delhi summit
    Education
    Published 255 days ago

    UK tells parents to quiz their children about toxic online content

    UK tells parents to quiz their children about toxic online content
    India News
    Published 255 days ago

    Andhra govt to invite social media platforms for meeting over online safety

    Andhra govt to invite social media platforms for meeting over online safety
    India News
    Published 267 days ago

    After Australia, UK mulls social media ban for children

    The Labour government said it would examine evidence from around the world on suggested proposals including looking at whether a social media ban for children would be effective and how best to make such a ban work if it were imposed.
    World News
    Published 276 days ago

    Mother slams Google for telling 13-year-old child to end parental supervision

    The post drew strong reactions from parents who said their children received similar emails.
    Trending
    Published 284 days ago

    Gurugram cyber police rope in 95 schools for Cyber Champs initiative

    The campaign focuses on students from middle, secondary and senior secondary classes across the city (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    Cities
    Published 313 days ago

    78-year-old man exposes fake online COD parcel scam in Bengaluru: Report

    Upon searching online, the elderly man from Bengaluru discovered many others had also been duped into paying for counterfeit goods. (Image credit: Anoop Shetty/Twitter)
    Cities
    Published 362 days ago

    Akshay Kumar on lessons he wants to teach daughter Nitara about money

    During a press conference, Akshay Kumar shares insights on teaching money values and stresses online safety for children.
    Entertainment
    Published 374 days ago

    Bengaluru police crack down on hate posts, 37 cases filed, 18 arrested this year

    Surveillance by Social Media Monitoring Cells in Bengaluru aimed to track harmful content, with 41 accounts flagged and 19 posts removed to maintain public peace. (Shutterstock)
    Cities
    Published 377 days ago

    Bengaluru woman accuses man of blackmail, assault, ₹17 lakh extortion: Report

    Bengaluru police have filed charges against Gowda for cheating, harassment, and intimidation, while investigating his associates' involvement. (Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 388 days ago

    Safe words: Meet teen researching Gen Alpha slang, with an eye on online safety

    (HT illustration: Rahul Pakarath)
    Lifestyle
    Updated 405 days ago

    Former Karnataka MLA duped in ‘digital arrest’ scam, loses ₹31 lakh: Report

    The victim, a former MLA from Karnataka, was manipulated over video calls, believing he was under investigation, before realizing it was a fraud and reporting it to the police. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
    Cities
    Published 409 days ago

    Karnataka sees hundreds of cybercrime cases in one day, Bengaluru reports most

    Scammers are using fake courier calls to take control of victims' phones, leading to widespread financial losses in Bengaluru. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
    Cities
    Published 437 days ago

    Decoding UK’s OSA, ChatGPT adds emotional support, and pondering Windows’ future

    OpenAI
    Technology
    Published 442 days ago

    3 quick ways to check if hackers know your password

    Passwords leaks are more common that you may have thought.
    Technology
    Updated 470 days ago
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