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DMK student wing to protest demanding dismissal of TVK minister over controversial videoChennai: The DMK student wing is set to launch a statewide protest on June 29, demanding the dismissal of Tamil Nadu Minister D. Sarathkuma...28 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST- The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growingTwo mothers, Amy Neville and Kristin Bride, are spearheading a movement for stronger online child safety after losing their sons to social ...28 Jun, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
- Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firmsAustralia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce its child social media ban, as evidence shows limited impact on teen usag...27 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
- Psychology explains why we stay addicted to social media longer than we intendEver wonder why a quick social media check turns into hours? It's not just weak willpower. Platforms are designed to hook you with unpredic...27 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Australia pledges tougher enforcement of social media ban for teensAustralia is strengthening laws to ban social media for under-16s, despite initial challenges in enforcement. Prime Minister Albanese vows ...26 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- ‘A photograph can become a memory, a song can become an emotion’: Anupam Kher shares what he loves about social mediaVeteran actor Anupam Kher believes social media's true value lies in its humane potential. He highlighted how a simple post can foster conn...25 Jun, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
- Australia teen social media ban has little impact: researchAustralia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the fi...25 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- Psychology says people who stop posting their personal lives on social media aren't antisocial; they may be becoming more secureTaking a step back from sharing on social media is not a sign of isolation but a transformative move towards self-affirmation and sincere c...25 Jun, 2026, 05.02 AM IST
- Google's YouTube settles case over social media harm to childrenThe terms of the settlement of the state court lawsuit were confidential, the lawyers said on Tuesday. The suit named four defendants - You...24 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
- US House committee reaches bipartisan agreement on youth social media rulesUS House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders announced a bipartisan agreement on regulating youth social media use. While details remain ...23 Jun, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
- Fire broke out, elevators failed, earthquake struck: How this Indian startup’s balcony escape system could save lives in high-rise buildingsAn Indian startup, Skydrop, has unveiled a balcony-mounted safety cable system designed for high-rise residents facing emergencies. This in...21 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- India shows that forcing teens off their phones isn’t always goodThe UK's initiative to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 mimics India's stance, rooted in fears surrounding child well-...20 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- US court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social mediaAn appeals court has allowed Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media. This decision over...19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
- 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
- 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
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