Cornell University ‘gang rape’ case: One of 7 accused, who sued the Ivy League university over ‘sexual exploitation charges,' loses lawsuit; here’s what we knowJohn Doe's legal battle against Cornell University has reached a conclusion. He claimed denial of fair treatment in a disciplinary hearing ...
03 Oct, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Survey by SC-appointed task force finds nine per cent students experienced suicidal thoughtsA survey conducted by the Supreme Court-appointed panel found that 15 percent of students felt overwhelmed recently. Nine percent reported ...
29 Sep, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Mahabharat actor, former WWE wrestler Saurav Gurjar sent to 14-day judicial remand over alleged false marriage promiseActor and former WWE wrestler Saurav Gurjar, best known for playing Bhim in Mahabharat, has been sent to 14 days of judicial remand after G...
20 Sep, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
California bans addictive social media features for under-16s, AI chatbot toysCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed technology laws protecting children online. These measures restrict social media features designed ...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
NHRC seeks reports from MeitY, MIB, Delhi Police over Instagram CSAM adsThe commission took cognizance of the issue under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, after considering media reports p...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ashton Kutcher: "When I was 13, I had my first..." — Inspiring life lesson from a timeless quote on hard work, perseverance, humility, career growth and why ordinary jobs can shape the path to unexpected success, by the actor and entrepreneur known for That ’70s ShowQuote of the day by Ashton Kutcher, “When I was 13, I had my first job with my dad...” focuses on the value of hard work and starting small...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harmMeta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly 50 US states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global governm...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
A look at major lawsuits against Meta, other social media companies over harms to kidsIn a federal trial beginning Tuesday in Oakland, California, the Instagram and Facebook parent company is fighting claims that it has contr...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal courtThe 2023 lawsuit, filed in federal court in Oakland, California, claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without thei...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
What's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children?The social media companies have denied allegations that their products have contributed to depression, anxiety, body-image issues and a bro...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Meta, YouTube, TikTok face thousands of lawsuits in the US over kids’ mental health: What we knowMajor social media firms face thousands of lawsuits across the United States. These legal actions allege platforms are designed to addict y...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
US revokes 175,000-plus visas under Trump as State Department steps up vettingThe US State Department said most visa revocations followed law enforcement encounters involving assault, drunk driving, theft, drug offenc...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
US appeals court allows thousands of lawsuits against social media companies over user addiction claims to proceedAn appeals court permitted thousands of lawsuits against social media firms to advance. These suits allege companies designed products to a...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Explainer: How could New Mexico's $567 million ruling change Meta?The court in Santa Fe ruled on Thursday that Meta must pay $567 million into a New Mexico fund for teen mental health prevention and treatm...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian govt over child sexual abuse material and deepfake contentMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the Indian government over child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and operational errors ...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
- Mark Zuckerberg sorry for child abuse content on Meta platforms, PM video takedown
Sources told ET that during the meeting, Kaplan conveyed apologies from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the presence of Child Sexual Exploita...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
TCS sexual harassment-forced conversion case: Five accused given bail by Nashik courtA Nashik court granted bail to five accused in a sexual harassment case. The court noted the chargesheet was filed and investigation was co...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.32 PM IST