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
Baloch communities facing systematic repression, claims BYC leader Sabiha BalochBaloch Yakjehti Committee leader Sabiha Baloch alleges identity is a mark of suspicion. Baloch communities face systematic repression and s...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trialThe plaintiff, a 15-year-old girl from New Jersey identified in California court records as P. M-Y., had alleged the platforms' owners - Me...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Smriti Irani on politics, power and the price of being a womanSmriti Irani shared her journey from television to public service and its challenges. She highlighted the personal sacrifices made by worki...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Teen drops landmark social media addiction case against Meta, Google, SnapA 15-year-old girl dropped her lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap Inc. She had alleged social media addiction and mental health issues....
21 Aug, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Indian woman living in Dubai shares daughter’s nearly Rs 18 lakh school and bus fees equal to a big SUV in IndiaA Dubai-based Indian woman has shared the expenses involved in sending her daughter school, saying the combined cost of tuition, assessment...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
'Don't come to US': Indian couple living there says India now offers same opportunities without waiting years for stabilityAn Indian couple in the US has sparked debate by urging young Indians to reconsider immigration, arguing that staying in India can now offe...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Shower steam burns Rs 1.3 lakh hole in woman’s pocket after fire alarm goes offAn Indian woman living in Australia, identified as Vamika, has claimed she was charged A$1,800, around Rs 1.3 lakh, after steam from a five...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Former Meta engineer resumes testimony in landmark trial over social media's harm to young usersArturo Bejar, who worked at Meta from 2009 to 2015 before returning to the company as an independent contractor from 2019 to 2021, is the f...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
In Meta's trial, families of social media victims see pivotal moment for online safetyWritten on it in black ink were the names of children and young adults who have died from social media related harms, including deaths by s...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Following live trading strategies on social media? Sebi has a warning for youSebi warned investors against relying on live trading strategies and real-time stock tips shared on social media, saying such sessions may ...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's social media strategy: Engaging youth and broadening reachPrime Minister Andy Burnham skillfully uses social media platforms like X and TikTok. He engages a broad audience by appearing on creator-l...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.52 AM IST
Colleges bet on 'influencer' majors; critics ain't happyArizona State University launched a new bachelor's degree in content creation, sparking debate. Many universities are now offering similar ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15sThe bill would have barred children younger than 15 from opening a social media account from September 1. Accounts already open would be cl...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
France's top court rules social media ban curtails freedom of expressionFrance's top court has blocked a bill banning social media access for minors. The Constitutional Council cited infringement upon freedom of...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Parents can get up to $5,000 per violation by suing social media apps; this US state signs act to protect kids from social media addiction- here's everything you need to knowNew Jersey enacted the Kids Code Act, which will regulate online services for minors. This law aims to increase platform responsibility for...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST