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Why are Republicans criticizing Trump's $100,000 Truth Social plan?

The proposed Truth API service is designed to provide financial firms with faster access to posts from major Truth Social accounts.

Published 12 days ago

France likely to become first EU nation to approve social media ban for under 15

The social media rule is expected to be rolled out in two stages, the first blocking under-15s from creating new accounts from September 1.

Published 14 days ago

Inside the bans & curbs on children's social media use, from Australia to UK

The logos of social media apps with a prohibition sign. The UAE announced a social media ban for children under 15 on June 18, joining a growing group of countries, including Australia, Britain and Canada, to take similar measures.

Published 45 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.

Updated 50 days ago

As countries ban social media for kids, Meta makes a direct pitch to parents

The bill will mandate social media platforms to put in place age-verification systems. (Representative file photo)

Published 102 days ago

Andhra Pradesh: Bill to curb kids’ social media access on anvil

Andhra Pradesh: Bill to curb kids’ social media access on anvil

Published 115 days ago

New study claims social media platforms increase unhappiness among youngsters

New study claims social media platforms increase unhappiness among youngsters

Updated 131 days ago

Maharashtra set to frame policy to regulate use of social media by minors

Maharashtra IT minister Ashish Shelar said the government is also considering awareness and training programmes on digital safety for students, teachers, and parents.

Updated 132 days ago

Nepal's first female PM, Sushila Karki steers return to polls after Gen-Z revolt

Sushila Karki at her swearing-in ceremony as interim prime minister at the presidential residence in Kathmandu in September 2025.

Updated 150 days ago

Centre weighs social media curbs for under-16s

Representational image. (AFP)

Published 167 days ago

After Australia, India weighs social media curbs for children under 16

Currently, there is no law in India that bars children below a certain age from accessing social media but under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, social media platforms must obtain verifiable parental consent before processing personal data of anyone under 18.

Published 168 days ago

Australia social media ban for teens comes into effect, PM calls it ‘proud day’

The Albanese government introduced the ban, citing research that shows its harm to the mental health of teens.

Updated 237 days ago

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published 330 days ago

Why Nepal imposed social media ban that sparked stunning protests: Explained

Riot police guard the parliament building during protests in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 8, 2025.

Updated 330 days ago

Kathmandu in turmoil: Why Nepal’s Gen-Z has taken to the streets

A demonstrator shouts slogans during a protest against corruption and the government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 8, 2025.

Updated 330 days ago

Sanjana Ganesan receives support after shutting down trolls for mocking Angad

Sanjana Ganesan wrote a long note on Instagram stories.

Published 463 days ago

RJ Mahvash cheers for Yuzvendra Chahal; PBKS beat KKR in a low scoring encounter

RJ Mahvash congratulated Yuzvendra Chahal for his outstanding spell against KKR

Published 476 days ago

Health Talk: Is banning smartphone use among children the ideal way?

How realistic is the idea of banning smartphone and social media use for children if you want to rein in their use of technology? (AFP/ Representative photo)

Updated 478 days ago

Netizens not amused by viral blue drum reels based on Saurabh Meerut murder case

While some initially found these posts entertaining, a growing number of netizens are now criticising them for lacking empathy and disrespecting the victim.

Updated 496 days ago

Fans call Rachel Zegler ‘a lying hypocrite’ after her homage to Snow White actor

Rachel Zegler had previously criticised the 1937 animated film Snow White as 'weird' and sexist.

Published 503 days ago

Gen Alpha slangs are taking over the internet, leaving millennials scrambling

Generation Alpha is the term used for people born between 2010 and 2024.

Published 544 days ago

Jesse Eisenberg played Zuckerberg on screen but wants no ties to him now; read

Jesse Eisenberg playing Zuckerberg in The Social Network

Published 545 days ago

The ‘TikTok Refugee’ Exodus: Chinese app RedNote sees millions of Americans join

TikTok and RedNote

Updated 565 days ago

US tech execs start $30m campaign to free social media from billionaire control

This comes days after Meta announced controversial changes to its content moderation policies, such as scaling back its fact-checking program.

Published 567 days ago

Editing face and body with beauty filters? Study says it makes you fatphobic

To appear perfect their looks, people resort to beauty filters and editing apps.

Updated 571 days ago

Spain says social media platforms such as X must be neutral, not interfere

Published 574 days ago

‘Did she win a game?’ Netizens joke after YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement

Mr Beast got engaged to Thea Booysen recently.

Updated 579 days ago

Akshay Kumar pens a beautiful note as he wishes Twinkle Khanna on 51st birthday

Akshay Kumar wished Twinkle Khanna on her 51st birthday

Updated 583 days ago

Queen Moo Deng to Brat Summer: A look at 2024's favourite pop culture moments

Look back at 2024's favourite pop culture moments

Updated 586 days ago

IG releases new feature to remove random content; leaves netizens unimpressed

Instagram announces reset algorithm

Published 621 days ago

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