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UK Prime Minister Starmer plans social media ban for under-16s- UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps
- Quote of the Day by H.P. Lovecraft: 'The most merciful thing in the world is the inability of the human mind to…' - The Call of Cthulhu author reveals why not knowing everything keeps us sane
- Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Commitment is an act, not a word. Every word has consequences. Every silence, too. ’ - French philosopher on the importance of actions over promisesJean-Paul Sartre's words highlight that commitment is action, not just talk. Every word and silence has consequences. In today's world, thi...13 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- UN says protecting children online an 'urgent priority'The United Nations is demanding tech companies prioritize child safety on their platforms. Officials state that business practices and desi...29 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- Word of the Day: AlogotrophyWord of the Day: Alogotrophy may be one of the rarest words in the English language, yet its meaning feels strikingly relevant to modern li...27 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
- Why Spotify replaced its iconic green logo with a disco ball — and what the viral Spotify 20 symbol really meansSpotify users across the world suddenly noticed something unusual this week. The familiar green Spotify logo looked different. A shiny disc...15 May, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
- Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...14 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- Irish regulator to probe Facebook, Instagram over alleged user profilingIreland's media regulator on Tuesday said it has opened a probe into Meta over its recommender system that promotes content on its social m...06 May, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
- New Mexico seeks $3.7 billion, changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trialNew Mexico is suing Meta Platforms, accusing it of harming young users. The state wants a judge to declare Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and ...05 May, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
- New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phaseNew Mexico prosecutors are demanding significant changes to Meta's social media platforms. This follows a jury verdict finding the company ...04 May, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platformsA New Mexico trial could force Meta to overhaul its social media platforms. The state accuses Meta of addicting young users and failing to ...04 May, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
- Are you affected? Millions could lose social media access under new rules this summerMillions of Americans could soon face social media bans. California is moving to prohibit children under 16 from using platforms like TikTo...24 Apr, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
- Foreign handles, desi stories: How global creators are decoding IndiaAn American picking up Malayalam. A Korean calling himself Bihari. A Kiwi showing the nooks of India. Foreign influencers are using Indian ...19 Apr, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to followEuropean Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...15 Apr, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- Social media platforms need to stop never-ending scrolling, UK's Starmer saysSocial media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok need to take action to stop young users wasting hours mindlessly scrolling never-ending...13 Apr, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- TikTok to build a second billion-euro data centre in FinlandTikTok plans to invest 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) to build a second data centre in Finland in less than a year as it moves data storag...08 Apr, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
- Italian bill proposes curbs on social media addictionItalian lawmakers are pushing for new rules to combat social media addiction. A proposed law aims to make online platforms more accountable...01 Apr, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
- Austria says will ban social media for children under 14Austrian news agency APA said on Friday that Austria is going to ban social media for children up to the age of 14 following lengthy negoti...28 Mar, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
- Children exposure to social media big concern, need consensus for balanced approach: Ashwini VaishnawCiting a recent judgement by a US court holding social media firms responsible for addiction, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that eve...26 Mar, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
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