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.
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.
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.
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.”
Officials said it was too early to say whether social media platforms were fully complying with the legislation, though the early numbers were encouraging.
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.
Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.
Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.
CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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