...
...

social media access news

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.
world news
Updated on Jun 20, 2026 02:01 pm IST

'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

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)
business
Published on Apr 24, 2026 10:23 am IST

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

Andhra Pradesh: Bill to curb kids’ social media access on anvil
india news
Published on Apr 11, 2026 07:40 am IST

New study claims social media platforms increase unhappiness among youngsters

New study claims social media platforms increase unhappiness among youngsters
wellness
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 12:24 pm IST

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.
mumbai news
Updated on Mar 25, 2026 12:52 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on Mar 07, 2026 03:47 pm IST

Centre weighs social media curbs for under-16s

Representational image. (AFP)
india news
Published on Feb 18, 2026 09:39 am IST

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.
india news
Published on Feb 18, 2026 07:16 am IST

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.
world news
Updated on Dec 10, 2025 10:03 am IST

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

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
us
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on Sept 08, 2025 04:20 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on Sept 08, 2025 06:45 pm IST

Sanjana Ganesan receives support after shutting down trolls for mocking Angad

Sanjana Ganesan wrote a long note on Instagram stories.
htcity
Published on Apr 28, 2025 12:30 pm IST

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
htcity
Published on Apr 16, 2025 12:10 am IST

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

PREMIUM
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)
india news
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 07:19 pm IST

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.
htcity
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 05:00 pm IST

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.
cinema
Published on Mar 19, 2025 04:11 pm IST

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

Generation Alpha is the term used for people born between 2010 and 2024.
trending
Published on Feb 06, 2025 11:20 am IST

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

Jesse Eisenberg playing Zuckerberg in The Social Network
cinema
Published on Feb 05, 2025 01:56 pm IST

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

TikTok and RedNote
trips tours
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 02:29 pm IST

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.
business
Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:35 pm IST

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.
relationships
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 05:56 pm IST

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

This illustration photograph shows the logo of social network X (formerly Twitter) displayed on a smartphone.
world news
Published on Jan 07, 2025 07:51 pm IST

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

Mr Beast got engaged to Thea Booysen recently.
htcity
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 12:21 pm IST

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

Akshay Kumar wished Twinkle Khanna on her 51st birthday
cinema
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 03:20 pm IST

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

Look back at 2024's favourite pop culture moments
htcity
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 12:06 pm IST

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

Instagram announces reset algorithm
htcity
Published on Nov 21, 2024 06:22 pm IST

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.
health
Published on Nov 07, 2024 02:42 pm IST

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

Gen Z renters have new rules for their decor
decor
Published on Aug 29, 2024 05:01 pm IST
View more
Home / Topic / Social Media Access / News
Sign in
Sign out
Subscribe Now
Copyright © HT Digital Streams Ltd. All rights reserved.