Supreme Court bars sharing court proceedings on social media without permissionThe Supreme Court has barred the posting, reposting or uploading of audio-video recordings of court proceedings on social media and digital...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Quote of the day by Andrew Garfield: 'Everyone has made themselves into a commodity with Facebook, Twitter - with all of...' - powerful life lesson by Amazing Spider-Man and The Social Network actor explains how social media addiction can turn your life into a productQuote of the day by Andrew Garfield: Actor Andrew Garfield suggests social media turns lives into products for consumption. He questions ho...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
China has cracked down on AI companions. What can we learn from this?Generative AI companions offer constant availability and support for lonely individuals. However, these virtual relationships risk dependen...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.30 AM 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
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessAustralia banned social media for children under sixteen, effective December 2025. Britain plans a similar ban for under-sixteens by Spring...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM 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
French youth social media ban meets age check conundrumFrance's parliament is weighing a social media ban for under-15s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforceme...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in MiamiInfluencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on Saturday. British authorities are seeking their extradition on rape a...
19 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Sebi warns listed firms, regulated entities against rising 'Boss Scam' cyber fraudSebi has issued a warning to all regulated entities regarding a rising cyber fraud known as the 'Boss Scam'. In this scheme, fraudsters mas...
17 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
UK regulator to probe TikTok on child safety measuresBritain's media regulator has launched an investigation into TikTok. Ofcom will assess TikTok's child protection measures and content filte...
16 Jul, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
UK announces social media curfew for older teensThe UK government will implement an overnight social media curfew for teenagers aged sixteen and seventeen. This new measure aims to protec...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Government says social media platforms must follow SOPs on child abuse materialSocial media platforms must follow child abuse material reporting standards. Timely reporting and law enforcement coordination are key resp...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
EU to limit children's access to social media graduallyThe European Union is considering phased and gradual access to social media for children. Experts recommend supervised use of platforms for...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Bodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat accident to be repatriated on MondayThe mortal remains of fifteen Indian tourists killed in Vietnam will be repatriated today. These victims perished after their boat capsized...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Growing list of countries move to ban social media for childrenThe European Union's plan to regulate children's access to social media follows the implementation or proposal of similar measures around t...
12 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
No Facebook, Instagram for Indian kids below 16? PM Modi's Australia praise fuels debate over social media curbsIndia may introduce age-based social media restrictions, following Australia's lead. Prime Minister Modi praised Australia's approach to pr...
11 Jul, 2026, 12.11 PM IST