How Canada's draft chatbot law stacks up on global sceneCanada's proposed law requiring chatbot providers to protect users from "harmful" content is the latest step by global governments to regul...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Why the 2026 World Cup could be football's biggest climate polluter yet, according to new researchThe upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico faces criticism for its environmental impact. Researchers warn it could be ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbotsThe bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by setting up a digital regulator to establish safety standards, a government official said. C...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Apple expands child safety tools as social media bans growApple is enhancing tools for parents to safeguard children online. New features will allow parents to manage app usage, content access, and...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM StarmerUnder the new plans, companies like Apple and Google should build or activate technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Maharashtra Legislative Council polls: BJP asks Shiv Sena (UBT) to back 'horse-trading' allegations with proofNavnath Ban, Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson, has challenged Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) to present proof of horse tradi...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Sensex falls over 300 points, Nifty below 23,350 amid persistent FII sellingIndian stock markets opened lower on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty declining due to persistent FII selling and global headwinds. Geojit I...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Muted opening likely as GIFT Nifty indicates a negative start for D-StNifty resumed its downward trend, falling on Wednesday due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and elevated crude oil prices. Persistent ...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Meta lashes Australia's bid to make tech giants pay for newsTech giant Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's "grossly unfair" bid to make social media companies pay for news, saying it is vehemently ...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Dalal Street set to open lower amid sharp decline in GIFT NiftyIndian equities faced pressure on Monday, mirroring Friday's weakness, with Nifty declining 0.7%. Analysts anticipate a range-bound market ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Malaysia Bans Under-16s From Social Media: New Age Verification Rules EnforcedMalaysia has begun enforcing new rules. Children under 16 are now banned from social media accounts. Platforms must implement age verificat...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Muted opening likely as GIFT Nifty hints at a cautious start for D-StreetIndian markets experienced a significant downturn on Friday, with the Nifty closing 1.5% lower due to broad-based profit booking and increa...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
UN says protecting children online an 'urgent priority'The United Nations is demanding tech companies prioritize child safety on their platforms. Officials state that business practices and desi...
29 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
WHO chief heads to Congo as Ebola outbreak strains responseHealth authorities in Congo and neighbouring countries are scrambling to contain the latest outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for whi...
28 May, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Negative cues from GIFT Nifty signal muted opening for D-StreetThe Nifty slipped below 24,000, closing at 23,913 amid monthly F&O expiry and profit booking. Analysts suggest a gradual up-move could cont...
27 May, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors sayBritish doctors warn social media poses dangers to children, comparing it to smoking. The government is now considering measures like bans ...
26 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST