Malaysia Bans Under-16s From Social Media: New Age Verification Rules EnforcedMalaysia has begun enforcing new rules. Children under 16 are now banned from social media accounts. Platforms must implement age verificat...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM 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
Jaipur Anu Meena death case sparks outrage after video shows how brutally PWD engineer husband broke TV, beat & spat on her in front of their childJaipur Anu Meena death case: The alleged suicide of a Jaipur woman has sparked widespread outrage online after her family accused her husba...
25 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Three women, one track: Allegations of dowry and 'take me home' pleas that rang hollowThree young women died in their marital homes this month amid dowry demands. Twisha Sharma, Deepika Nagar, and Palak Ranjan could not retur...
24 May, 2026, 01.55 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
US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges supportA key legislative hurdle for the Kids Online Safety Act was cleared Tuesday as Senator Ted Cruz announced his support for the bill. The leg...
13 May, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Bengaluru techie says he invests Rs 15 lakh per month in equities but for his mother and netizens the 'math is not mathing'Shobhit Bakliwal, founder of Indusbit, ignited a discussion by stating he invests ₹5 to 15 lakh monthly, adding that his mother is not inte...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Manipur Shutdown: State govt addresses minor deaths, security concernsManipur's Home Minister condemned a five-day shutdown protesting the deaths of two minors, highlighting its disruption to essential service...
20 Apr, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Should parents give their UPI PIN to kids? A grocery store incident triggers debateA software professional raised concerns on X about parents giving children access to UPI security codes. He witnessed a boy using his mothe...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.34 PM 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
EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media accessThe European Union is launching an age verification app for online platforms. This tool will help parents and guardians protect children. U...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
'Don't jump, don't be nice to everybody': Ankur Warikoo points out the 'weird circle of life' he is experiencing with his parentsAnkur Warikoo's online reflection highlights a universal adult experience. Parents age, and children begin to guide them. This role reversa...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Kid Rock’s viral helicopter video triggers army probe: Why US army is investigating a low-flying Apache near his Nashville home – here's what happenedKid Rock helicopter video: The US Army is reviewing footage shared by Kid Rock showing an Apache attack helicopter flying unusually low nea...
31 Mar, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
In wake of US social media verdicts, look at what limits other countries have imposed for kidsOn Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury found both Meta and YouTube liable for harms to children using their services. A day earlier in New Mexico...
27 Mar, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Kids' social media access a concern: Ashwini VaishnawThe government has identified unrestricted social media access for children as a significant concern, engaging in ongoing discussions with ...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Juries take the lead in the push for child online safetyTwo juries have held social media giants accountable for harming young users. This marks a significant shift, validating a new legal strate...
26 Mar, 2026, 07.02 PM IST