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
Instagram, YouTube music use could be costing India’s music industry Rs 350 crore a yearIndian music labels face over Rs 350 crore annual sync revenue loss. Unlicensed music use on social media platforms causes this significant...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
"Did order come from PMO?": Arvind Kejriwal targets BJP over 'zombie drug' video claim linked to PunjabArvind Kejriwal accused BJP MPs of spreading falsehoods regarding a video purportedly from Punjab. The Punjab Police clarified the circulat...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
US court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addictionThe San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an appeal by Meta and TikTok seeking to overturn a lower court ruling re...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
MPs across party lines push bills to limit social media access for minorsAlthough private members’ Bills have rarely been cleared by both Houses in the past, their introduction reflects the growing urgency among ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
Project Sudarsan: How Sebi is using AI to police finfluencers with 60% of investors trusting their adviceSebi is stepping up its use of artificial intelligence to monitor misleading financial advice on social media. Its Project Sudarsan tracks ...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why Zee sued Nykaa over Instagram reels and what the fight is really aboutZee Entertainment has launched a lawsuit against Nykaa, accusing it of utilizing copyrighted music in its promotional Instagram reels. In r...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Why are people wrapping their feet with aluminum foil? Expert reacts to viral social media claims about its benefitsRecently, an unusual trend on social media has surfaced, suggesting the use of aluminum foil around feet to keep warm in the winter season....
10 Aug, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
‘Took 5 minutes’: Woman compares Dubai hospital visit with 6-hour UK waitAn Indian-origin woman shared her swift Dubai medical experience after injuring her leg. Her entire hospital visit, including a cast and me...
09 Aug, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Three in five Americans favour stronger oversight of social media companies: Reuters/Ipsos pollThe poll, which was conducted over the six days ending August 3, comes as companies like Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube face mounting ...
09 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
‘100-horn’ bike seized during Kanwar Yatra, video sparks debate among netizensIn a recent incident, Uttarakhand Police apprehended a customized motorcycle equipped with multiple horns. Footage circulating online depic...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.53 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
Delhi HC ruling on ANI-OpenAI copyright case sparks debate over fair dealing and judicial activismThe Delhi High Court’s interim ruling in the ANI-OpenAI copyright case has raised questions over the interpretation of fair dealing and cop...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
US to vet social media of foreign journalists applying for visas, report saysThe US State Department will now screen foreign journalists' social media accounts. This initiative expands a Trump administration policy t...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
As Canada moves to restrict social media for kids under 16, this 21-year-old built an app that wants users to STOP doomscrolling: Lyvio has no ads, algorithms or likesA 21-year-old Canadian student has built Lyvio, a social media app with no ads, algorithms, likes or follower counts. The app is designed t...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
TikTok settling three teen social media lawsuits ahead of trialTikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits concerning addictive platform designs. Young plaintiffs alleged social media platforms harmed th...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.22 AM IST