‘A photograph can become a memory, a song can become an emotion’: Anupam Kher shares what he loves about social mediaVeteran actor Anupam Kher believes social media's true value lies in its humane potential. He highlighted how a simple post can foster conn...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Google's YouTube settles case over social media harm to childrenThe terms of the settlement of the state court lawsuit were confidential, the lawyers said on Tuesday. The suit named four defendants - You...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Cred founder Kunal Shah’s appointment as WhatsApp CEO sparks discussion on social mediaIndustry leaders welcomed the leadership transition and acknowledged outgoing WhatsApp executive Will Cathcart's contributions.
23 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Sebi proposes common advertising code for brokers, mutual funds, may allow celebrity endorsementsSebi has proposed a common advertising code for brokers, mutual funds, investment advisers and other regulated entities, aiming to simplify...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
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 ...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
US House committee reaches bipartisan agreement on youth social media rulesUS House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders announced a bipartisan agreement on regulating youth social media use. While details remain ...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Dubai to issue new public behaviour guidelines. What should tourists knowDubai is set to formalize public conduct with new guidelines, aiming to bolster its image as a highly civilized global city. The Dubai Civi...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
RBI overhauls Lead Bank Scheme after review, issues new guidelinesThe Reserve Bank of India has revamped the Lead Bank Scheme to boost district-level credit planning and financial inclusion. New guidelines...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Security stepped up at 92 NEET re-exam centres in Kota; candidate count fallsKota is all set for the NEET UG re-examination on June 21, with 32,715 candidates appearing across 92 centres. Authorities have finalized e...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
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...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 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
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
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
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