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YouTube Expands AI-Powered Age Estimation Tool, Tightens Restrictions on Several Accounts
YouTube is expanding its AI-powered age estimation tool to identify underage users. First introduced in July, the system analyses user activity to determine if someone is a minor, applying restrictions if necessary. On Wednesday, multiple users reported being reclassified as minors, prompting verification requests through government ID, credit card...
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Politician Among 14 Accused Of Raping Kerala Boy. They Met On Gay Dating App
A politician, two government employees and a football coach were among nine people arrested by the Kerala Police.
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Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, Sonu Sood Summoned: Betting App Case Explained
Cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh and actor Sonu Sood are on a growing list of celebrities to be probed by federal officials over the endorsement of illegal betting apps and, in Mr Uthappa's case, the alleged violation of money-laundering
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Young Activists Who Toppled Nepal's Government Now Picking New Leaders
A former DJ and his obscure Nepalese non-profit used a social media app popular with video gamers to drive massive protests and become the unlikely power brokers in installing the country's new interim leadership.
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After Mass Nepal Prison Break, 1 Inmate Knocks To Get Back In. Here's Why
At least 15,000 prisoners escaped from more than two dozen prisons across Nepal after mass jailbreaks as Gen-Z protestors took to the streets to protest against corruption and the government's ban on several social media apps
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"Not Possible To Stand With Government": Nepal Ministers Quit Amid Protests
Nepal Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung on Tuesday said Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will not resign, even as massive protests continued to rock Kathmandu for a second consecutive day, and a few ministers so far pulled out from the Cabinet.
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Nepal Lifts Ban On Social Media Apps After Deadly Protests
The Nepal government was the first to blink. In a late-night decision, the government lifted the ban on social media apps after protests, led by Gen Z, turned violent, resulting in clashes with the police that led to the death of 19 people.
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"Government Failed To Tackle Situation": Former Nepal Minister On Protests
The young people in Nepal are suffering from unemployment, which is at the bottom of the massive protests in which 19 people have died. What is now needed, said Nepal's former Foreign Minister NP Saud, is a legal solution.
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Amid Nepal's Social Media Ban, A Global Look at App Restrictions
With flags waving and chants echoing through the streets, Nepal's Gen Z has taken a stand against the government's social media ban.
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Facebook, WhatsApp, X: List Of 26 Apps Banned In Nepal
Authorities blocked most social media platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube, saying that the companies had failed to register and submit to government oversight.
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Winzo Launches Short Video Platform Zo TV, Expands to US After Shutting Down Real-Money Games in India
Winzo, an Indian gaming platform, launched a short video platform on Sunday, just days after shutting down its real-money games amid the Indian government’s blanket ban. The company also announced its foray into the US market and said that it will bring Indian gaming innovation to global audiences. Interestingly, Winzo plans to bring its entire c...
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TikTok Still Blocked: Government Sources On Buzz About Ban Being Lifted
TikTok is still blocked in India, government sources said this evening after several users reported that they could access the website of the video streaming platform.
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12 Free Government Apps That Will Save You Hours In Queues And Paperwork
These government apps aim to make public services more accessible and efficient, reducing the need for physical paperwork and long queues.
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Independence Day 2025: Key Tech Initiatives Like Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, and more That Empower Citizens
In the last decade, India has quietly moved towards the digital sphere. Documents and identity cards are now paperless, health records can be stored on the cloud, and public services are now accessible with the tap of a button. The government’s flagship tech initiatives have reshaped how people interact with the State.
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Government Bans AltBalaji, Ullu and Other Apps and Websites for Showing Obscene Content
Government has issued a crackdown against 25 apps and websites which published obscene content, according to a report. Action has been taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, against apps and video streaming platforms such as AltBalaji, Big Shots, and Ullu for allegedly displaying "indecent" representation of women.
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YouTube Expands AI-Powered Age Estimation Tool, Tightens Restrictions on Several Accounts
YouTube is expanding its AI-powered age estimation tool to identify underage users. First introduced in July, the system analyses user activity to determine if someone is a minor, applying restrictions if necessary. On Wednesday, multiple users reported being reclassified as minors, prompting verification requests through government ID, credit card...
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Politician Among 14 Accused Of Raping Kerala Boy. They Met On Gay Dating App
A politician, two government employees and a football coach were among nine people arrested by the Kerala Police.
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Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, Sonu Sood Summoned: Betting App Case Explained
Cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh and actor Sonu Sood are on a growing list of celebrities to be probed by federal officials over the endorsement of illegal betting apps and, in Mr Uthappa's case, the alleged violation of money-laundering
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Young Activists Who Toppled Nepal's Government Now Picking New Leaders
A former DJ and his obscure Nepalese non-profit used a social media app popular with video gamers to drive massive protests and become the unlikely power brokers in installing the country's new interim leadership.
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After Mass Nepal Prison Break, 1 Inmate Knocks To Get Back In. Here's Why
At least 15,000 prisoners escaped from more than two dozen prisons across Nepal after mass jailbreaks as Gen-Z protestors took to the streets to protest against corruption and the government's ban on several social media apps
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"Not Possible To Stand With Government": Nepal Ministers Quit Amid Protests
Nepal Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung on Tuesday said Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will not resign, even as massive protests continued to rock Kathmandu for a second consecutive day, and a few ministers so far pulled out from the Cabinet.
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Nepal Lifts Ban On Social Media Apps After Deadly Protests
The Nepal government was the first to blink. In a late-night decision, the government lifted the ban on social media apps after protests, led by Gen Z, turned violent, resulting in clashes with the police that led to the death of 19 people.
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"Government Failed To Tackle Situation": Former Nepal Minister On Protests
The young people in Nepal are suffering from unemployment, which is at the bottom of the massive protests in which 19 people have died. What is now needed, said Nepal's former Foreign Minister NP Saud, is a legal solution.
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Amid Nepal's Social Media Ban, A Global Look at App Restrictions
With flags waving and chants echoing through the streets, Nepal's Gen Z has taken a stand against the government's social media ban.
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Facebook, WhatsApp, X: List Of 26 Apps Banned In Nepal
Authorities blocked most social media platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube, saying that the companies had failed to register and submit to government oversight.
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Winzo Launches Short Video Platform Zo TV, Expands to US After Shutting Down Real-Money Games in India
Winzo, an Indian gaming platform, launched a short video platform on Sunday, just days after shutting down its real-money games amid the Indian government’s blanket ban. The company also announced its foray into the US market and said that it will bring Indian gaming innovation to global audiences. Interestingly, Winzo plans to bring its entire c...
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TikTok Still Blocked: Government Sources On Buzz About Ban Being Lifted
TikTok is still blocked in India, government sources said this evening after several users reported that they could access the website of the video streaming platform.
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12 Free Government Apps That Will Save You Hours In Queues And Paperwork
These government apps aim to make public services more accessible and efficient, reducing the need for physical paperwork and long queues.
-
Independence Day 2025: Key Tech Initiatives Like Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, and more That Empower Citizens
In the last decade, India has quietly moved towards the digital sphere. Documents and identity cards are now paperless, health records can be stored on the cloud, and public services are now accessible with the tap of a button. The government’s flagship tech initiatives have reshaped how people interact with the State.
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Government Bans AltBalaji, Ullu and Other Apps and Websites for Showing Obscene Content
Government has issued a crackdown against 25 apps and websites which published obscene content, according to a report. Action has been taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, against apps and video streaming platforms such as AltBalaji, Big Shots, and Ullu for allegedly displaying "indecent" representation of women.
