BJP MP Baijayant Panda has proposed the SHIELD Bill, 2025, a Private Members’ Bill seeking stronger safeguards for children on social media and online gaming platforms.

According to the proposed legislation, children under 13 years of age could be prohibited from creating social media and online gaming accounts without verified parental consent.

The bill seeks to introduce measures including age verification, parental controls and restrictions on personalised advertising targeted at minors. It also aims to strengthen protections for children from potentially harmful online content.

The proposed legislation comes amid growing international debate over children's access to social media and concerns about online safety, privacy, addictive design and exposure to harmful content.

Children Under 13 May Be Barred From Social Media Without Parental Consent | SHIELD Bill 2025

Truth Social has launched a premium Truth API service that offers real-time access to posts for subscribers paying as much as $100,000 per month. While premium data feeds are common across social media platforms, this service has sparked controversy because the platform's most influential user is U.S. President Donald Trump.

The subscription is reportedly aimed at high-frequency trading firms, hedge funds, financial institutions, and news organizations seeking instant access to market-moving information. Critics argue that when a sitting president's social media posts can influence stock markets, commodities, tariffs, and geopolitical developments, faster access could create an unfair financial advantage for those who can afford it.

Trump's $100K Truth Social API Sparks Insider Trading Fears | Can Presidential Posts Be Sold?

Next time you see a social media influencer suggest a fitness and diet routine or talk about a wider topic that affects the world, you might want to take it with a pinch of salt.

Relying on influencers for your daily dose of news can prove harmful

Sarah Brady shared some screenshots of texts from jonah hill. Hill sent out a list to Brady, a list of things that were dealbreakers for him. He labelled them "boundaries". Can controlling behaviour and emotional abuse pass as "boundaries"? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Why are Jonah Hill's viral texts problematic

A report by Reuters Institute shows that 43% of 18 to 24-year-olds are turning to social media for news. Instead of media outlets or experienced journalists, they are getting news from celebrities, influencers and even ordinary creators. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Would you trust an influencer over a journalist?

There’s no denying social media has been a life-saver during the pandemic, but a reliance on it can have a detrimental effect on your mental health.

How is social media affecting mental health of minors?

The notice has been sent to the global Vice President of Twitter by the Director of the National Cyber Coordination Center.

Social media platform Twitter shows incorrect map of Leh; Govt sends notice

Usually, police officers are not known for their wittiness but when it comes to social media the stereotype is completely changed. Recently Pune police were trending on social media when a man asked them for a girls number on Twitter. The Pune police response has left the netizens in splits. Watch report:

Why Pune Police Winning Hearts On Twitter?