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Pakistan's Punjab Assembly seeks ban on social media accounts for children under 16The Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution seeking a legal ban on social media for children under sixteen. This move addresses growing con...02 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST- Dubai health regulator bans exaggerated medical claims on social media by doctors and influencersDubai's health authority has banned exaggerated medical claims on social media. Healthcare facilities are now responsible for influencer co...02 Sep, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
- Germany ‘is no longer productive’: Chancellor Merz’s old video criticising work-life balance and four-day week goes viralA resurfaced video of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying Germany is “no longer productive enough” has sparked a fresh debate over work...02 Sep, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kidsDetermining which accounts belong to children is the linchpin of child safety measures that other companies, including Google, TikTok, and ...01 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
- AI startup Manus resumes independent operations after China blocks Meta’s $2 billion dealManus has now resumed independent operations after the regulatory intervention in the deal. The company informed users about data backups n...01 Sep, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- Trump plans $4 million for right-wing media in Europe, sources sayThe Trump administration plans to allocate at least $25 million to European civil society groups, including $4 million aimed at strengtheni...01 Sep, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
- Donald Trump blasts US backlash against data centresEnergy-guzzling data centers have become a surprise issue in November's crucial midterm elections, with anger among Democrats and Republica...01 Sep, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- China deletes viral Nepal flood videos showing massive destruction in Tibet: ReportChina has reportedly removed flood-related videos from Chinese social media showing destruction in Tibet as the death toll from devastating...30 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
- Dear creators, stop using these: 10 social media clichés that audiences are tired of seeingThe content cliché factory keeps rolling and has attained a whole new level of virality on social media. Pratishtha Bagai has a word of adv...30 Aug, 2026, 09.02 AM 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 2026 Pew survey asked 1,500 US teens about which social media apps negatively affect sleep; 40% found one app hurts the amount of sleep they get, but the same app is also more likely to help their mental healthA recent survey highlights TikTok's notable influence on adolescent sleep habits, with numerous teens indicating that the app detrimentally...27 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
- Meta settlement puts social media industry on notice: 'There will be more'Wednesday's historic settlement between Meta and dozens of US states could be just the start of a wave that will ripple across the social m...27 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm caseThe report comes during a federal court trial in California over claims brought by 29 states, in what is one of the highest-profile tests...26 Aug, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
- The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside China’s bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriouslyA fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this noti...25 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
- New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users' ages, including by utilising existing account inf...24 Aug, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessBelow is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of s...24 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- ‘Message has gone home’: Govt presses Meta on CSAM, WhatsApp username rowGovernment's firm stance on child sexual abuse material prompts Meta's increased action. Discussions focus on algorithm adjustments and ens...18 Aug, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
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