As many as 29 US states had alleged that its algorithms addicted children, misled them and their parents about their safety, and improperly collected and handled their personal data
PM Modi's ranking came up at a Cabinet meeting on August 19, which reviewed Union ministers' social media reach by evaluating performance metrics from their official handles
Reports say the govt's focus for the time being is not to create a regulator to handle such issues with tech giants, but to enforce the existing legal framework around tech compliance in India
The Parliamentary panel has given Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg a three-day ultimatum to apologise
Hyderabad cyber crime police initiated criminal cases against Meta India, its country head Arun Srinivas, and multiple social media handles due to alleged circulation of abusive posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Ruchika Singh, the 25-year-old facing a Zero FIR over her alleged abusive remarks against PM Modi amid a July 23 CJP protest, was already fired from her job over an Aadhaar card dispute
In Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, a primary school has suspended a male and female teacher after a video depicting them engaging in "indecent behaviour" in an empty classroom went viral on social media
Meta, Telegram and other tech companies that are promoting child sexual content for business profits through an organised criminal network are not entitled to intermediary legal protection
Centre directs WhatsApp to pause its rollout until consultations are completed "to the satisfaction of the Government", but can Meta pull it off before official launch?
Samay Raina could be seen in a new clip on Instagram, announcing the second season of the show in his inimitable style
Social media regulations for children are a growing global concern, with the UK taking a strong stance on limiting youth access
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the satirical CJP, is returning to India on June 6 to lead a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the education minister's resignation
Vikram Shaw, the popular Jhalmuri vendor who served the Bengali snack to Prime Minister Modi, is reportedly facing death threats and harassment from international numbers
Abhijeet Dipke's satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which rapidly gained viral fame on social media, has raised concerns among his parents, who fear their son may face legal repercussions for his political satire content
Online communities hailing TVK are gaining traction in Kerala, potentially capitalising on a political vacuum and mounting interest in actor-turned-politician Vijay
Rapid digital revolution seems to have normalised vast personal data collection, necessitating a focus on transparency, accountability, and genuine user agency for all
The court has asked social media platforms to give Shashi Tharoor the complete identity, registration particulars, Basic Subscriber Information, IP login details, phone numbers, and email addresses of the uploaders, creators, and registrants of the infringing accounts within three weeks
With TVK leading the election counting in Tamil Nadu, social media users explore the fate of Vijay’s farewell magnum opus, ‘Jana Nayagan’
AI-fruit dramas are rapidly evolving from simple viral content like "Strawberina" to complex narratives reflecting societal issues
Studies also show that excessive social media use may affect children’s concentration and attention over time
Instagram parent Meta has also said that it plans to roll out similar protections for teens interacting with its AI
Platform accountability is now mandatory, Vaishnaw declared at the DNPA Conclave 2026, warning that digital platforms can no longer act as passive intermediaries.
The proposed move would align with steps taken by Australia, where children under 16 have been barred from using major social media platforms
A R Rahman announced a 40-day social media sabbatical after his Chennai concert under the Wonderment Tour, sparking conversations about digital detox and mental well-being
The Kremlin-backed push for MAX after the WhatsApp block in Russia has also prompted another question: why not switch to Telegram instead?
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