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Siddaramaiah announces social media ban for under-16s; Andhra weighs simil
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
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. Read More
Andhra Pradesh to block social media access for children under 13 within 9
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
According to a source, the Chief Minister stated that "we have received a suggestion to ban social media for children aged below 13 years."
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Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad hails Karnataka Govt's decision to ban social m
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Arshad said excessive exposure to unfiltered information on social media can negatively affect children's mental and emotional development. He added that a proper system is needed to regulate such exposure and expressed confidence that the government recognised the issue,
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Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah announces social media ban for under-16s to pre
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
During his Budget speech, Siddaramaiah said the move aims to prevent the adverse effects of increasing mobile usage among children.
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Spain moves to ban social media access for children under 16
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
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
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"Decided to act": Andhra govt plans to restrict social media access for mi
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Minister Lokesh highlighted the serious issue of online harassment and abuse faced by women.
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Situation now completely normal, says Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari on Mal
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Amid reports of tension in Odisha's Malkangiri district following the recovery of a headless body of a woman from the Potteru river, Odisha Law and Water Resources Minister Suresh Pujari on Thursday said the situation in the area is now "completely normal".
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"Our children deserve real childhoods...": Sonu Sood urges India to consid
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In light of Australia's recent decision to restrict social media use for children under 16, Sonu Sood also expressed his thoughts, stating that it will provide kids with "real childhoods, stronger family bonds, and freedom from screen addiction."
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'By banning social media for under 16, we're giving children a childhood':
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Wednesday that the social media ban for children under the age of 16 is now in place in Australia, making it the first country in the world to "give it a crack".
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Odisha extends social media ban in Malkangiri after clashes over discovery
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Odisha government on Monday extended the ban on access to social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook and X, in Malkangiri district for another 18 hours until 12 pm on December 10.
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Internet suspended in Odisha's Malkangiri after two villages clash over di
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The district administration requested an immediate communication shutdown to prevent further escalation, leading the state government to impose a complete suspension of mobile internet, broadband, and all social media services from 6:00 pm on December 8 until 6:00 pm on December 9.
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Nepali security forces used disproportionate force during September uprisi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The human rights advocacy group further states that it "found that police indiscriminately fired on protesters multiple times over three hours, killing 17 people in Kathmandu who had been demonstrating against corruption in politics and a sweeping social media ban imposed four days earlier a
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