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TopicSocial media ban

Topic: Social media ban

Ban first, figure it out later? Why Andhra, Karnataka ban on social media for kids may run into firewall

With IT under the Union list, questions remain about whether states can legally or technically enforce such bans. Also a debate on enforcement and if  age verification would even work.

Karnataka to ban social media for kids under 16, but yet to draw out implementation roadmap

If implemented, Karnataka will become the first Indian state to impose such a ban. Last year, Andhra Pradesh had it was considering a ban on social media for under-16s.

In India, growing debate over age restrictions on social media use by teens

Any move to limit access to platforms in the world’s most populous nation would be a blow to Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, X and more.

Why banning social media for kids risks misdiagnosing the problem

A blanket ban treats young people as a single homogeneous group, ignoring the diversity of their experiences, needs, and circumstances.

UK, Denmark and now Andhra Pradesh. Is Australia’s under-16 social media ban becoming a trend?

Across the world, several countries are considering similar plans to introduce a minimum age limit for social media users.

As Andhra considers Australia-like social media ban for kids, parents & experts warn against rushed law

State IT Minister Nara Lokesh said Andhra Pradesh was studying Australia’s recent under-16 social media ban and examining the need for strong legal safeguards.

Andhra Pradesh considering Australia-like social media ban for kids

State minister Nara Lokesh said in Davos, “As a state, we are studying Australia’s under-16 law, and yes, I believe we need to create a strong legal enactment.”

4.7 million accounts blocked after Australia banned social media for children under-16

Officials said it was too early to say whether social media platforms were fully complying with the legislation, though the early numbers were encouraging.

Australia’s social media ban for teens kicks in today. What it means for the world

Children who are under 14 would be entirely blocked from ten major social media platform, and those above 14, will need parental consent documentation to create an account.

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Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

Red carpet for industry honchos as AAP kicks off Punjab investors summit. Rs 10,000 cr pledged on Day 1

At 2nd such summit in Punjab for top investors organised by AAP since it came to power in Punjab, Lakshmi Mittal announced his Bathinda refinery has increased production of LPG by 3,000 tonnes/day.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.