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
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
Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing li...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.15 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
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
Chinese social media firm Xiaohongshu taps Goldman, CICC to work on Hong Kong IPOChinese social media platform Xiaohongshu is preparing for a potential Hong Kong initial public offering. Banks including Goldman Sachs and...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.13 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
False propaganda, person in video not me: Bhagwant Mann on Akal Takht edict against himPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected an edict from Sikh clergy labeling him anti-Guru. Mann states the controversial video circ...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.34 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 timeline to others may be damaging your confidence: Why seeing others succeed makes people question their age, choices and futurePsychology does not suggest that confidence comes from completely avoiding comparisons with others. Instead, self-confidence tends to grow ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Psychology says checking someone’s profile again and again is not curiosity: Why the brain secretly searches for signs of replacement regret or attentionPsychology says checking someone's profile may bring a momentary sense of comfort or reassurance, but that relief is often fleeting. Resear...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
UP CM condemns social media remarks against Akhilesh Yadav's daughterUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condemned offensive social media comments targeting Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yad...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST