Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuitsIf adopted by lawmakers and passed into law as part of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) under consideration in the U.S. Senate, such a pro...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
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...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Psychology explains why intelligent, confident people often stay silent in groups, and how that silence can create the illusion that everyone agreesPeople often stay silent even when they disagree, fearing isolation. This 'Spiral of Silence' makes minority views seem less common. Social...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
W marks the X-spot: European social network takes on MuskAs Europe pushes for more tech sovereignty, social network W believes it has the X- it's European. The most popular social networks in Euro...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
'We are the most famous couple on Instagram': Modi–Meloni’s ‘Melodi’ moment steals G7 spotlightPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared a memorable moment at the G7 summit. Meloni humorously called...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
‘Lights On’ at Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home? Fresh speculation raises eyebrows after Mexico ‘grave’ tipFive months into the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's abduction, authorities are still seeking strong leads. Recent social media reports cl...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
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...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Live sports score big, keep fans glued across big & small screensIndia's sports viewership is rapidly shifting to multiple platforms. Major events like the FIFA World Cup and IPL are drawing huge crowds o...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
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....
16 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly makes police complaint over defamatory posts on social mediaFormer India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has lodged a complaint with the police. He alleges a Facebook page with millions of followers i...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
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...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
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...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
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...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
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...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Psychology says comparing your life with others online silently damages self-worth: Why someone else’s success can make your own progress feel invisiblePsychology does not encourage people to avoid inspiration or disregard the achievements of others. Rather, research suggests that self-wort...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Firing at Delhi gym linked to Guru RandhawaTwo men on a motorcycle fired at a gym in outer Delhi's Paschim Vihar, linked to Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang's ...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Mosque, temples to be razed in anti-encroachment drive, internet suspended in parts of JaipurMobile internet services are suspended in parts of Jaipur. This is ahead of an anti-encroachment drive. Several religious structures face d...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST