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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.

Updated 25 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 30 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 82 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 95 days ago

New study claims social media platforms increase unhappiness among youngsters

New study claims social media platforms increase unhappiness among youngsters

Updated 111 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 112 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 130 days ago

Centre weighs social media curbs for under-16s

Representational image. (AFP)

Published 147 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 147 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 217 days ago

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

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published 309 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 310 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 309 days ago

Sanjana Ganesan receives support after shutting down trolls for mocking Angad

Sanjana Ganesan wrote a long note on Instagram stories.

Published 443 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 455 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 457 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 476 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 483 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 524 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 525 days ago

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

TikTok and RedNote

Updated 545 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 547 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 551 days ago

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

Published 553 days ago

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

Mr Beast got engaged to Thea Booysen recently.

Updated 559 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 563 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 566 days ago

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

Instagram announces reset algorithm

Published 600 days ago

Australia bans social media use for children below 16; tips to prevent overuse

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pointed out the harmful impact of social media on children.

Published 615 days ago

Gen Z is using social media trends in their interior design; here's how

Gen Z renters have new rules for their decor

Published 685 days ago

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