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'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 on Jun 15, 2026 04:35 pm IST

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 on Apr 15, 2026 08:43 pm IST

Global reassessment of social media for youth

Social media
governance
Published on Apr 12, 2026 06:09 pm IST

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 on Mar 11, 2026 09:16 pm IST

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 on Feb 26, 2026 02:30 pm IST

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 on Feb 26, 2026 12:40 pm IST

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

Need digital safety framework for students, teachers, parents: Experts at Delhi summit
news
Published on Feb 10, 2026 06:44 pm IST

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 on Feb 10, 2026 05:33 am IST

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 on Jan 29, 2026 01:55 pm IST

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 on Jan 20, 2026 04:55 pm IST

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.
us
Published on Jan 12, 2026 03:25 pm IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on Dec 14, 2025 03:44 am IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Oct 26, 2025 07:19 pm IST

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.
bollywood
Published on Oct 14, 2025 06:30 pm IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Oct 11, 2025 02:07 pm IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Sept 30, 2025 04:08 pm IST

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

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(HT illustration: Rahul Pakarath)
art culture
Updated on Sept 13, 2025 10:19 pm IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Sept 09, 2025 04:14 pm IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Aug 13, 2025 11:59 am IST

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

OpenAI
technology
Published on Aug 07, 2025 06:00 am IST

3 quick ways to check if hackers know your password

Passwords leaks are more common that you may have thought.
technology
Updated on Jul 10, 2025 05:29 pm IST

IIT Bombay student says college ID photo misused to scam JEE aspirants online

A scammer used IIT Bombay student’s online ID photo to harass aspirants.
trending
Published on Jun 16, 2025 08:00 pm IST

It’s 2025. Stop falling for these 5 common scams. Regards, your smartphone

Here's how hackers use everyday tricks to target your smartphone through trust and routine mistakes.
technology
Published on May 26, 2025 10:32 am IST

Gmail scam: Google says users have 7 days to recover hacked accounts

Google says users still have seven days after their email is compromised to attempt to recover the account.
technology
Published on Apr 23, 2025 05:13 pm IST

Converting PDF online? Beware, hackers are now hiding viruses - How to check

Double check the authenticity of PDF conversion websites.
technology
Published on Dec 16, 2025 02:57 pm IST

Want to join an online course? Here’s how to stay safe and enroll smarter

Enrolling in an ODL program is a deliberate choice that shapes your career, and it need not be a blind gamble.
features
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 07:58 am IST

Juice Jacking: Why charging your phone at a public USB port could be a mistake

Juice Jacking is a serious concern these days, and you must know how to be safe.
technology
Published on Apr 10, 2025 06:20 pm IST

Guest column | Raising digital citizens: Parenting in the age of online perils

Social media, streaming platforms and online communities profoundly shape young minds, influencing identity formation and worldview. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 01, 2025 07:36 am IST

Chrome users at risk: These 16 popular extensions could compromise your security

Check if you have any of these extensions installed.
technology
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Sandra Bullock warns fans about imposters posing as the actor on social media

Sandra Bullock released a statement warning people about scams coming from social media accounts impersonating her.
cinema
Published on Feb 04, 2025 12:55 pm IST
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