China's internet watchdog kicks off a sweeping 2-month purge of "malicious" content, penalizing Weibo, Kuaishou, and Xiaohongshu.

China's crackdown on internet: Combating malicious content and negative online posts

Britain's Liberal Democrats demand cigarette packet-style health warnings on social media platforms as parents nationwide battle against their children's dangerous addiction to endless scrolling. The party proposes a "doomscrolling cap" to prevent platforms from feeding young minds endless toxic content.
This video reveals how parents' struggles are forcing a global political crackdown to protect children from a dangerous digital addiction.



'Doomscrolling Cap' to Shield Children From Social Media Harm

When it’s time for a child’s first phone, should parents worried about smartphones opt for ‘dumb’ phones, basic mobiles, or use monitoring apps? Experts offer advice on how to navigate introducing technology safely.

Is Social Media Stealing Your Kids Attention? 

Nepal: Gen Z Disappears From Social Media as Police Launch Massive Data Hunt

Tyler Robinson’s case unfolded online, with Discord chats and social media shaping the story. Jokes, misinformation, and political links appeared in digital conversations. Know more below.

How Discord and social media shaped the Tyler Robinson story

The K.P. Sharma Oli government on Thursday (September 4, 2025) decided to ban as many as 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, citing their failure to meet the deadline to comply with registration requirements in Nepal.


Nepal Social Media Ban: 26 Major Apps Blocked Nationwide Over Registration Failure | WION

Cardinal Prevost, named as Pope Leo XIV, has previously shared an article from his X account in 2015 criticising Trump’s “anti-immigrant rhetoric” as dangerous. World

Did newly elected Pope criticise Trump administration? Here’s what his social media reveals

#GRAVITAS | More and more men are shaving off their eyelashes. Inspired by a viral video in Turkey, barbers across the world are performing the service. They say, clients are getting it done "in a bid to look more masculine". Watch this video to find out more.

Social media trend: Men shaving off eyelashes to look 'masculine'

The United Kingdom has issued a clear warning to social media giants and other internet platforms block children's access to harmful content starting this July or brace yourself for hefty fines. Watch in for more details!

UK's Ofcom shares new rules aimed at keeping children safe online

Trending | Lifestyle: If you are Gen Z, there are chances that you have grown up with headlines about protests, the economy, politics, school shootings, crimes, and whatnot.

Is social media making Gen Z the most politically aware yet politically tired generation?

Weeks after US President Trump delayed a ban of the Chinese-owned video-sharing app Tiktok has returned to Apple and Google's US App stores and can be downloaded by millions of American users who will be able to update the app again. However, with the tiktok ban deadline, which was set on April 5, looming, its future lies in dark. Watch this video to find out more.

As deadline nears, TikTok sale attracts flurry of bidders

With the April 5 deadline approaching, President Trump remains confident that a deal for TikTok’s sale will be reached. As discussions continue, the future of the popular social media platform in the US hangs in the balance. Will TikTok find a buyer in time, or face a possible ban?

Trump confident TikTok deal will be finalized before deadline

Starting April 1st, 2026, India's income tax authorities will have the ability to access a person's social media accounts, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and email. However, they can only do so if they believe an individual has concealed taxable income or cryptocurrency holdings. Under Section 132 of the existing 1961 IT Act, armed with a magistrate's order, income tax authorities can search and seize assets and financial documents if they have reason to believe an individual is hiding income, property, or relevant paperwork.

India: Social media, emails to come under tax scrutiny

Within just 24 hours of ChatGPT's new image generation capabilities going live, social media platforms have been flooded with AI-generated images mimicking the distinctive style of Studio Ghibli. But the trend's rapid rise sparked a significant debate about copyright and the ethical implications of AI art.

OpenAI's Ghibli-style AI sparks copyright debate

Currently, visa applicants living abroad are already required to share their social media handles with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Indian green card holders beware! Trump's new policy would want you to hand over your social media profiles

Social media has become an integral part of our lives. While some use it to connect with friends and family, others use it for entertainment purposes. Life without social media might sound impossible today, but a new report suggests that social media might be harming our minds without us even knowing about it.

Social media reinforces distorted self-views, says study

World | Trending | The sheriff said a SWAT team was sent to apprehend him after he posted the sickening video online. It is not clear which social media the video was posted on.

‘Fight me n*ked to death’: Florida man arrested for making threats against Trump in rant video online

World Trending News: Nicholas Prosper is a 19-year-old who killed three members of his family. He is said to have shared twisted views on the internet on violence, children and sexual abuse of dead bodies

'Loners and...': '0 to 100 killers' watch extremely tortuous videos before plotting murders

India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a warning to social media channels and OTT platforms, urging them to comply with the code of ethics outlined in the IT Rules of 2021. The directive emphasizes the importance of adhering to these regulations to ensure responsible and accountable digital content.

India moves to curb obscene online content; government warns social media, OTT platforms

'Adhere to code of ethics or face action': Government warns social media, OTT platforms

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World: Pakistan's new social media law, introduced in January, raises concerns about potential impacts on free speech and democratic principles, sparking public debate.

Pakistan government cracks down on social media, introduces law to block platforms, imprison users for spreading 'disinformation’

Meta India on Wednesday (Jan 15) issued an apology over CEO Mark Zuckerberg's remark on the 2024 Indian general elections, where he claimed that the incumbent governments in all countries, including India, lost polls last year. Watch in for more details!

'Inadvertent Error': Meta Apologises For Zuckerberg's Remark

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to cut approximately 5% of its workforce via performance-based terminations. Watch this report for more details!

Global firms expect AI-driven job cuts over the next five years

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