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26 Dec

Madras High Court Urges Centre to Consider Law Banning Social Media Use for Children Below 16

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Chennai, December 26, 2025: The Madras High Court has suggested that the Union government examine the feasibility of enacting legislation on the lines of Australia’s recent law that restricts children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. The court made the observation while hearing a petition highlighting the easy availability of pornographic content on the internet. A Division Bench comprising Justices G. Jayachandran and K.K. Ramakrishnan said that until such a statutory framework is put in place, authorities must significantly strengthen awareness campaigns on the dangers of child pornography. The…

09 Sep

Nepal in Turmoil: Social Media Ban Triggers PM’s Resignation

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned today as violent protests, led by the rebel youth group “Gen Z,” escalated across the country against a controversial social media ban and widespread corruption. At least 19 people have been killed and more than 300 injured in the clashes. Demonstrators stormed Parliament in Kathmandu and other cities, set tyres ablaze, and torched leaders’ residences.The unrest began on Monday after the government banned 26 social media platforms. Young protesters denounced the move as an attempt to shield corrupt politicians, chanting slogans like “Oli thief, leave the country” and “Act against…