IT Secretary says protest takedowns lawful, eyes more teeth for digital user rightsIn an exclusive interview, Krishnan said the Centre is also mulling ways to give more teeth too individuals against harms on social media, ...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Delhi Police asks X to axe posts against constitutional headsThe latest notice comes after the Delhi Police filed an FIR against “objectionable and defamatory” social media posts targeting PM Narendra...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
PM Modiâs post to Insta ads: A look at notices sent to Meta in IndiaThe government also raised concerns over Meta-owned WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, asking the company to pause its rollout over fear...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Meta's global policy chief summoned by MeitY after PM video removed brieflyThe Prime Minister shared the video on July 23 as part of his outreach to the youth amid the student protests over alleged irregularities i...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Musk's X opposes Australia's tougher teen social media rulesElon Musk's X platform criticizes Australia's proposed internet regulator powers. Australia's law barring accounts for under-16s faces sign...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Elon Musk's X says Australia social media ban undermines international lawAustralia's world-first law barring accounts for under-16s took effect last December, drawing criticism from social media companies, mostly...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Parliamentary panel summons Meta, Google, X and Snapchat over social media regulationA Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has summoned representatives of Meta, Google, X and Snapcha...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Govt issues takedown notices for objectionable and anti-PM postsNEET protest content involving AI misinformation and unlawful content flagged for removal from social media platforms, says official; many ...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Police issue notices to social media accounts over 'abusive' posts, Pakistan-linked handles probe widensThe action follows a review of content uploaded during and after the protest, with police scrutinising posts, videos and comments across mu...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Gen Z turns social media, Instagram into a new political public squaresInstagram has emerged as a pivotal medium for political discourse and youth involvement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraging mini...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
West Bengal government sets up 'War Room' to counter misinformation, monitor social media postsIn a notification issued on Friday, the Information and Cultural Affairs Department said the decision was taken in view of the "emerging ch...
26 Jul, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
FSSAI penalises Sopan Restaurant for sub-standard pantry car food on Chandigarh-Dibrugarh ExpressThe FSSAI has penalised Sopan Restaurant for selling sub-standard food. This action followed an analysis of milk samples from a train pantr...
25 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social mediaVietnam plans to restrict social media use for children under sixteen. Accounts for those under sixteen will require parental registration ...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
DU's Aditi Mahavidyalaya asks students to stay away from protests, Shyam Lal College backs PradhanDelhi University colleges are advising students to avoid disruptive activities and focus on studies. Aditi Mahavidyalaya and Shyam Lal Coll...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
IIT-Roorkee advisory on political posts sparks row amid CJP protestIIT-Roorkee issued an advisory cautioning against political support on social media. This communication faced widespread criticism and was ...
22 Jul, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
France bans social media access for children under 15; becomes 1st European country to bar kids from apps such as TikTokFrance has banned children under fifteen from using social media platforms. This new legislation also prohibits mobile phones within French...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
French lawmakers vote on social media ban for childrenFrench lawmakers are voting on a law to ban social media for children under fifteen. This proposed legislation aims to protect minors from ...
21 Jul, 2026, 03.12 PM IST