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UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted newsThe culture department said on Monday it was considering requiring platforms such as Meta's Facebook, Alphabet-owned YouTube and TikTok to ...
Telegram still not working in India? Users ask why platform remains blocked even after NEET-UG exam endsTelegram Kab Chalu Hoga: Telegram users across India are still grappling with access issues on June 23, with messages undelivered and the a...
Telegram ban in India triggered biggest VPN download surge of 2026Following government restrictions on Telegram due to exam leak fears, Indians rapidly downloaded VPNs and alternative messaging apps. VPN d...
India shows that forcing teens off their phones isn’t always goodThe UK's initiative to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 mimics India's stance, rooted in fears surrounding child well-...
Delhi HC upholds Telegram ban in India till June 22 amid NEET re-exam paper leak concernsThe Delhi High Court has upheld the government's decision to suspend Telegram services until June 22, citing its role in facilitating fraud...
3 lenses for just $26: US woman compares healthcare system with America saying you can't do this in America, Indians take things for grantedAn American visitor in India shared her experience buying contact lenses. She purchased three pairs for just $26. This required no insuranc...
US court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social mediaAn appeals court has allowed Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media. This decision over...
UAE announces social media ban for under-15s, joining growing trendThe United Arab Emirates has implemented a social media ban for children under 15, requiring platforms to monitor and disable underage acco...
Students welcome temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-examinationStudents welcome the NTA's temporary Telegram ban ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, calling it a positive step while demanding a th...
EU chief says 'time for change' on children's social media accessUrsula von der Leyen, the head of the European Union, is advocating for revisions to how children access social media platforms. A recent s...
Psychology says people who spend hours each evening on social media aren't undisciplined or passively bored; they're caught in a feedback loop designed specifically to feel like socializingSocial media platforms, designed for connection, may paradoxically fuel loneliness through passive consumption and parasocial interactions....
UK Prime Minister Starmer plans social media ban for under-16sBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media for children under 16, alongside restrictions on gaming and livestr...
How will the UK ban on social media for under 16s work?Prime Minister Keir Starmer intends to ban social media platforms for children under sixteen. This move aims to protect young people's chil...
UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media appsBritain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young peo...
Claude Fable 5, Mythos banned: Indian techie shares Indian jugaads one can use to bypass restrictions to access AI toolsNew US restrictions on advanced AI models from Anthropic have caused a stir in India. Indian tech enthusiasts are sharing 'jugaad' solution...
British PM expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia'sBritain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a social media ban for young teenagers. This move aims to shield children from harmful online c...
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...