Police in Sundargarh district arrested three adults and detained a minor boy for allegedly circulating an obscene video of a minor girl on social media. The case involves coercion and extortion.
Major social media platforms have deactivated 4.7 million accounts following Australia's ban on social media for minors. The move aims to protect children from online harms.
Australia's new social media law has blocked 4.7 million teen accounts in its first month. Platforms face fines up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance.
Meta has removed over half a million accounts in Australia following its new under-16 social media ban. Explore the details of this global test case and its implications for online safety.
Tired of switching between email apps? Learn how to integrate up to five email accounts, including Outlook and iCloud, into the Gmail app for a unified inbox on Android and iOS.
A junior hockey coach in Haryana's Rewari has been arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a minor girl. Police confirm the accused used his position of trust to commit the crime. Read the full details.
Chrissy Teigen's choice to delay social media for her children highlights a crucial parenting question. Explore the importance of timing, emotional safety, and building a strong offline identity first.
Actor Sangeetha Bhat reveals why she deactivated her social media, citing toxicity and pressure. She argues talent, not followers, defines an actor's worth. Read her full story.
BJP MLA C K Ramamurthy lodges a cybercrime complaint after fake Instagram and Facebook accounts, used to send messages and solicit money, tarnish his reputation. Police investigate under IT Act.
Karnataka police arrest 12, including father & grandmother, for forcing a minor into prostitution in Chikkamagaluru. Case filed under POCSO, BNS, and Immoral Traffic Act. Read the shocking details.
Delhi High Court directs Congress and AAP to remove social media posts linking BJP's Dushyant Gautam to Ankita Bhandari case. Justice Subramonium Prasad issues interim order.
Gujarat Police's GP-Smash initiative resolved 1,163 public grievances from social media in 10 months, tackling cybercrime, traffic issues & more. Learn how to report your concerns.
Shocking cases emerge from Kangra and Chamba where two minor girls were forced into motherhood. Authorities file cases under POCSO Act. Read the full report.
A minor girl from Palghar's Valiv was allegedly raped by a man she met on Instagram. The accused is absconding after they eloped to Madhya Pradesh. Read the full story.
Australia enforces a landmark social media ban for under-16s. Could India and other nations follow? Explore the global debate on child safety online and its potential impact.
France plans to ban social media for under-15s from 2026, citing mental health risks. Learn about the global trend, the Australian model, and expert insights on screen time's impact on youth.
A 16-year-old Dalit boy was abducted and assaulted in Bareilly after a social media argument. Three arrested, two on the run. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Reddit becomes the UK's fourth most-visited social media, reaching 60% of internet users. Growth driven by Google AI deal and Gen Z seeking authentic advice. Read the full story.
Is your teen's constant scrolling harming their concentration? New research reveals 5 key signs of social media-induced attention problems in adolescents, from ADHD-like symptoms to an inability to focus on longer tasks. Learn how to spot the red flags.
Ghaziabad police arrest a 22-year-old man for allegedly abducting and repeatedly raping a minor girl over two years. The accused, known to the victim's family, was apprehended from Hapur.
France plans to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following President Macron's pledge to protect youth from online harms. Read more.
France plans a social media ban for under-15s, inspired by Australia. President Macron aims to shield youth from screen addiction. Global debate on safety vs freedom intensifies.
French President Macron proposes a ban on social media for children under 15 from September 2026. The plan includes age verification and parental consent. Learn the details and global implications.
Jammu and Kashmir Police book three overseas Kashmiris for allegedly using social media to incite violence. An NIA court in Srinagar orders them to appear by Jan 31, 2026. Read the full details.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Pilibhit for allegedly making and circulating an obscene video of a 16-year-old girl on social media. The FIR was filed under the IT Act. Read the full details.
Arunachal Pradesh's Public Accounts Committee regularises pending excess expenditure cases from 1986-87 to 2009-10 and sets new monetary norms for future audits. Read the full details.
In 2014, a family quit Facebook. 11 years later, as Australia bans social media for under-16s, they reflect on raising boys offline. Discover the impact on peer pressure, hobbies, and identity.
After Australia's ban on social media for under-16s, parents globally debate similar laws. Discover the global divide and what Indian parents think about government intervention vs. parental control.
A 52-year-old man was arrested in North Delhi's Burari for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl. The incident occurred on Friday when the accused, her landlord, entered her home. Read the full details.
A 15-year-old student in Rourkela has been sent to a correctional home for allegedly raping a 14-year-old classmate, who became pregnant. The girl attempted to terminate the pregnancy with pills. Read the full details.