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Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media banIndonesia has issued a second summons to Google and Meta. The tech giants allegedly ignored a new ban on social media for users under 16. T...02 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM IST- Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phonesAs Greece prepares to impose a ban on social media use for those under 15, the initiative aims to shield youth from potential addiction and...02 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
- Karnataka taps the brakes on screen time with draft policy to curb student mobile addictionThe Karnataka government is taking proactive steps to combat the challenges of excessive digital engagement among students with its newly p...01 Apr, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Indonesia summons Meta and Google over non-compliance with child social media curbs, minister saysIn a bold move, Indonesia has called on representatives from Meta and Google due to new regulations targeting social media use among childr...31 Mar, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- Here’s how countries are cracking down on kids’ social media useAs concerns over online safety increase, governments around the world are tightening rules on children’s access to social media. In India, ...28 Mar, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- Indonesia's social media curbs for under 16s take set to start, few know how they workIndonesia's social media curbs, which the government says are intended to reduce the risk of cyberbullying and addiction, follow a ban in...28 Mar, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
- Excessive screen time in children linked to health, cognitive risks: StudyRecent findings indicate that young Indians are becoming increasingly tethered to their screens, with many surpassing the recommended globa...13 Mar, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
- Make social media companies more accountable: Milind Murli Deora in Rajya SabhaRaising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Deora stressed on the need for awareness on the impact of social media and internet ...10 Mar, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- After Australia’s under-16 social media ban, Here’s the growing list of countries considering similar movesAustralia has banned children under 16 from major social media platforms, a move prompting similar legislative actions across Europe and So...07 Mar, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
- Indonesia to restrict social media access for children under 16Indonesia is set to block social media for children under 16. This move aims to protect minors from online dangers like addiction and cyber...06 Mar, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- Karnataka to ban social media for children under 16, says CM SiddaramaiahKarnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has proposed a ban on social media for children under 16 in the state's 17th budget. This move come...06 Mar, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
- Goa to ban social media for children? Minister says govt studying possibility of restriction on use for kids below 16Goa' social media ban: State IT Minister Rohan Khaunte announced plans to explore restricting social media access for children under 16. Th...16 Feb, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
- Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online accessScreen impact addictive use of smartphones, gaming and social media linked to lost study hours, lower productivity, sleep disruption and ri...30 Jan, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Economic Survey: Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online accessIndia's Economic Survey warns of a digital addiction crisis. It proposes age-based online access and school digital wellness programs. Meas...30 Jan, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
- Social media addiction, sedentary habits eating into health, productivity potential: Economic SurveyThe Economic Survey highlights the negative impact of social media overuse and unhealthy habits on India's workforce. Experts stress the im...23 Jul, 2024, 01.57 AM IST
- Indian-American Gitanjali Rao is on ‘TIME’ cover, Twitter churns out ‘desi parents’ memesShashi Tharoor, Anand Mahindra & Vikas Khanna were left in awe of the young scientist and innovator.04 Dec, 2020, 12.20 PM IST
- Five ways social media can affect your mental healthWe all know how addictive social media can be, but did you know about its impactful on your mental health?11 Oct, 2015, 04.38 PM IST
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