These state-level moves reflect a 2026 global trend. Several nations have recently moved toward similar restrictions: Australia implemented a total under-16 ban in late 2025; France & Greece introduced bans for those under 15, and Spain mandated age verification for minors under 16.
The meeting reviewed the existing structure of grassroots and age-group cricket, assessed its effectiveness, and identified key areas for improvement. Particular emphasis was placed on the need to revisit the age-group selection process and to conduct a thorough evaluation of current age-
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday (local time) announced that his government plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, citing concerns about online safety and harmful digital content, Politico reported
Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): In order to better manage and engage with younger and older users, as well as to better target them with age-appropriate and relevant content and advertising, Instagram has been experimenting for years. The Meta-owned platform is currently testing a new set of
New Delhi [India], Sept. 30 (ANI): Current India U-19 cricketer Manjot Kalra has been instructed to undergo another round of age-verification tests by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) despite being cleared by parent body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
London, Nov. 21 (ANI): In bad news for adult site viewers, the United Kingdom is likely to introduce a new amendment to the digital economy bill that will force existing adult sites to agree to new age verification rules for viewers so kids can't access them.