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Mixed Reactions As Karnataka Weighs Social Media Ban For Children Under 16
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting his 17th State Budget, has sparked a wide debate after announcing that the government is considering a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.
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Instagram To Alert Parents If Teens Repeatedly Search For Suicide Or Self-Harm Terms
Instagram is introducing parental alerts that notify supervised parents if their teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm related terms, expanding its safety measures and strengthening mental health support tools.
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Viral Video Of Woman Using Electric Kettle On Train Sparks Safety Concerns Online
Passenger caught using an electric kettle in a train coach goes viral, raising concerns over fire hazards and Indian Railways safety violations.
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MeitY Notifies Fresh IT Rules to Regulate AI-Generated Content, Deepfakes on Social Media Platforms
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, on Tuesday. The fresh rules focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content and deepfakes, bringing more flexible labelling guidelines for AI content and stricter takedown timelines for inappropriate media and deepfakes. The...
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TDP Pushes For Amaravati Capital Status, Social Media Ban For Minors At All-Party Meet
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key ally in the NDA, has intensified its demand for giving Amaravati permanent legal status as the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
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UpScrolled Gains Popularity As Users Seek Alternative Platform Amid TikTok Outage
As TikTok users look for new platforms, UpScrolled is gaining traction not just for its technical issues but also for its unique positioning and interest among early users.
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10 Bills That Grabbed Eyeballs Around The World In 2025
Numerous bills were passed around the world throughout 2025. However, some of them ignited fierce debates, with some citizens and opposition leaders expressing concerns over rights, security, and economics against national priorities.
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OTT Content Not Under Censor Board, Regulated Under IT Rules: Centre
In a move aimed at curbing obscenity and making the internet safe for users, including women and children, the Centre has listed norms, making it mandatory for social media platforms to appoint local officers and publish compliance reports.
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Australia's Social Media Ban Push Teens To Less Regulated Apps: Meta
Tech giant Meta said Wednesday Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is sending youngsters to less regulated platforms, making them less safe.
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Elon Musk's X Fined $140 Million By EU For Breaching Online Content Rules
Elon Musk's social media company X was fined 120 million euros ($140 million) by EU tech regulators on Friday for breaching EU online content rules, the first sanction under landmark legislation which will likely draw the US government's ire.
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Mixed Reactions As Karnataka Weighs Social Media Ban For Children Under 16
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting his 17th State Budget, has sparked a wide debate after announcing that the government is considering a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.
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Instagram To Alert Parents If Teens Repeatedly Search For Suicide Or Self-Harm Terms
Instagram is introducing parental alerts that notify supervised parents if their teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm related terms, expanding its safety measures and strengthening mental health support tools.
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Viral Video Of Woman Using Electric Kettle On Train Sparks Safety Concerns Online
Passenger caught using an electric kettle in a train coach goes viral, raising concerns over fire hazards and Indian Railways safety violations.
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MeitY Notifies Fresh IT Rules to Regulate AI-Generated Content, Deepfakes on Social Media Platforms
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, on Tuesday. The fresh rules focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content and deepfakes, bringing more flexible labelling guidelines for AI content and stricter takedown timelines for inappropriate media and deepfakes. The...
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TDP Pushes For Amaravati Capital Status, Social Media Ban For Minors At All-Party Meet
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key ally in the NDA, has intensified its demand for giving Amaravati permanent legal status as the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
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UpScrolled Gains Popularity As Users Seek Alternative Platform Amid TikTok Outage
As TikTok users look for new platforms, UpScrolled is gaining traction not just for its technical issues but also for its unique positioning and interest among early users.
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10 Bills That Grabbed Eyeballs Around The World In 2025
Numerous bills were passed around the world throughout 2025. However, some of them ignited fierce debates, with some citizens and opposition leaders expressing concerns over rights, security, and economics against national priorities.
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OTT Content Not Under Censor Board, Regulated Under IT Rules: Centre
In a move aimed at curbing obscenity and making the internet safe for users, including women and children, the Centre has listed norms, making it mandatory for social media platforms to appoint local officers and publish compliance reports.
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Australia's Social Media Ban Push Teens To Less Regulated Apps: Meta
Tech giant Meta said Wednesday Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is sending youngsters to less regulated platforms, making them less safe.
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Elon Musk's X Fined $140 Million By EU For Breaching Online Content Rules
Elon Musk's social media company X was fined 120 million euros ($140 million) by EU tech regulators on Friday for breaching EU online content rules, the first sanction under landmark legislation which will likely draw the US government's ire.
