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New US Visa Rules To Ban Foreigners Who "Censor" Americans On Social Media
The United States is introducing a new visa ban rule for those who "censor" Americans posting comments on social media platforms that are owned by US tech firms. The announcement was made by US Secretary of State Maro Rubio.
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US Tightens Student Visa Rules: Doing These 4 Things Can Lead To Deportation
Amid US President Donald Trump's feud with some of America's most elite colleges, his administration is planning to implement a stricter vetting process for international students applying for a student visa.
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"Mistake Is His Name": Congress Compares Action Against Professor, Minister
Opposition parties Congress and Samajwadi Party have slammed the ruling BJP over the arrest of an Ashoka University professor for a social media post on Operation Sindoor
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Meta Asks Judge to Rule that FTC Failed to Prove its Monopoly Case
Meta Platforms asked a federal judge on Thursday to throw out the US Federal Trade Commission's case that accuses it of illegal social media monopoly. Meta is now presenting its own evidence at the trial, which may run into June.
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Trinamool MP's Petition To Recall Defamation Order Denied, To Pay Rs 50 Lakh
Former diplomat Lakshmi Puri had sued TMC MP Saket Gokhale over his social media posts alleging that she had purchased certain property in Switzerland disproportionate to her income.
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Before Tamil Nadu Poll, Row Over Alcohol At Event With MK Stalin Posters
A video surfacing on social media has sparked a political row in Tamil Nadu, purportedly showing liquor bottles placed on dining tables during a poll meeting linked to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Kallakurichi district.
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Supreme Court Seeks Response From Government on Sexually Explicit Content on Social Media, OTT Platforms
The plea claimed there were pages and profiles on social media sites sharing pornographic material without any filter and various OTT platforms were streaming content having potential elements of child pornography.
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Applying For A US Visa? Why A Visit To Gaza After 2007 Could Mean Trouble
Rubio previously reported that his office had revoked over 300 visas since the beginning of the year, including those of student visa holders who have expressed criticism towards Israel's actions in Gaza.
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Women Perform Kirtan In Delhi Metro; CISF Jawan Intervenes. Here's What Happened Next
A video of women performing kirtan in the Delhi Metro has gone viral, leading to mixed reactions from the public and highlighting the importance of following metro rules regarding behavior and seating.
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Assam Congress Leader Arrested Over Social Media Post. Himanta Sarma Reacts
The arrest of Congress' Assam unit spokesperson, Reetam Singh, over a social media post has teed off a fresh war of words between the grand old party and the ruling BJP.
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"No Real Estate, Political Discussions": Bengaluru Restaurant's Unusual Rule For Diners Goes Viral
A board displayed at a restaurant in Bengaluru has caught the attention of social media users because of its unusual rule for its diners.
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Brazil's Top Court Orders Elon Musk's X Platform To Pay $1.4 Million
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the social media platform X owned by billionaire Elon Musk to pay a fine of 8.1 million reais for noncompliance with judicial orders, according to a ruling made public on Thursday.
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Follow Code Of Ethics: Centre To OTT Platforms Amid 'India's Got Latent' Row
Social media channels and OTT sites were warned to follow the Code of Ethics prescribed in the IT Rules (2021) and ensure critical self-regulation, as well as implement "access control for 'A' rated content" to avoid children consuming such content.
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Draft Data Protection Rules Mandate Due Diligence, Explicit Consent for Processing Children's Data
The recently released draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules specify that parent's verifiable consent will have to be obtained by social media or online platforms before children can create any account.
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Parents' Consent Must For Children's Social Media Accounts: Draft Data Rules
A child will need the consent of an adult for opening social media accounts, according to the draft rules proposed for the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. The adult can be either a parent or a guardian, the draft rules say.
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New US Visa Rules To Ban Foreigners Who "Censor" Americans On Social Media
The United States is introducing a new visa ban rule for those who "censor" Americans posting comments on social media platforms that are owned by US tech firms. The announcement was made by US Secretary of State Maro Rubio.
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US Tightens Student Visa Rules: Doing These 4 Things Can Lead To Deportation
Amid US President Donald Trump's feud with some of America's most elite colleges, his administration is planning to implement a stricter vetting process for international students applying for a student visa.
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"Mistake Is His Name": Congress Compares Action Against Professor, Minister
Opposition parties Congress and Samajwadi Party have slammed the ruling BJP over the arrest of an Ashoka University professor for a social media post on Operation Sindoor
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Meta Asks Judge to Rule that FTC Failed to Prove its Monopoly Case
Meta Platforms asked a federal judge on Thursday to throw out the US Federal Trade Commission's case that accuses it of illegal social media monopoly. Meta is now presenting its own evidence at the trial, which may run into June.
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Trinamool MP's Petition To Recall Defamation Order Denied, To Pay Rs 50 Lakh
Former diplomat Lakshmi Puri had sued TMC MP Saket Gokhale over his social media posts alleging that she had purchased certain property in Switzerland disproportionate to her income.
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Before Tamil Nadu Poll, Row Over Alcohol At Event With MK Stalin Posters
A video surfacing on social media has sparked a political row in Tamil Nadu, purportedly showing liquor bottles placed on dining tables during a poll meeting linked to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Kallakurichi district.
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Supreme Court Seeks Response From Government on Sexually Explicit Content on Social Media, OTT Platforms
The plea claimed there were pages and profiles on social media sites sharing pornographic material without any filter and various OTT platforms were streaming content having potential elements of child pornography.
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Applying For A US Visa? Why A Visit To Gaza After 2007 Could Mean Trouble
Rubio previously reported that his office had revoked over 300 visas since the beginning of the year, including those of student visa holders who have expressed criticism towards Israel's actions in Gaza.
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Women Perform Kirtan In Delhi Metro; CISF Jawan Intervenes. Here's What Happened Next
A video of women performing kirtan in the Delhi Metro has gone viral, leading to mixed reactions from the public and highlighting the importance of following metro rules regarding behavior and seating.
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Assam Congress Leader Arrested Over Social Media Post. Himanta Sarma Reacts
The arrest of Congress' Assam unit spokesperson, Reetam Singh, over a social media post has teed off a fresh war of words between the grand old party and the ruling BJP.
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"No Real Estate, Political Discussions": Bengaluru Restaurant's Unusual Rule For Diners Goes Viral
A board displayed at a restaurant in Bengaluru has caught the attention of social media users because of its unusual rule for its diners.
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Brazil's Top Court Orders Elon Musk's X Platform To Pay $1.4 Million
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the social media platform X owned by billionaire Elon Musk to pay a fine of 8.1 million reais for noncompliance with judicial orders, according to a ruling made public on Thursday.
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Follow Code Of Ethics: Centre To OTT Platforms Amid 'India's Got Latent' Row
Social media channels and OTT sites were warned to follow the Code of Ethics prescribed in the IT Rules (2021) and ensure critical self-regulation, as well as implement "access control for 'A' rated content" to avoid children consuming such content.
-
Draft Data Protection Rules Mandate Due Diligence, Explicit Consent for Processing Children's Data
The recently released draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules specify that parent's verifiable consent will have to be obtained by social media or online platforms before children can create any account.
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Parents' Consent Must For Children's Social Media Accounts: Draft Data Rules
A child will need the consent of an adult for opening social media accounts, according to the draft rules proposed for the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. The adult can be either a parent or a guardian, the draft rules say.
