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Instagram Outage Hits Users, India Unaffected

Instagram experienced a brief service disruption, with over 180 complaints in the US. Users reported login and feed access problems. Indian users remained unaffected. Read for details.

Indian Army Allows Limited Social Media Use for Soldiers

The Indian Army relaxes its blanket ban on social media, permitting over 11.5 lakh soldiers limited use of apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Signal under strict guidelines. Learn about the new policy's key rules.

AWS Outage Disrupts Fortnite, ARC Raiders on Christmas Day

A major AWS outage on Christmas Day 2024 disrupted popular online games like Fortnite and ARC Raiders, leaving millions of players worldwide unable to connect. Learn the details and impact of this widespread service failure.

Indian Army's New Social Media Policy: Key Restrictions

The Indian Army has issued a new policy for personnel's use of social media apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and X. Key rules include view-only access on some platforms and strict messaging guidelines. Read the full details here.

Haryana Colleges Told to Curb Social Media Misuse

Haryana's higher education department mandates all colleges and universities to monitor their social media handles to prevent misuse and ensure compliance with UGC guidelines. Learn the new directives.

Gen Z Stops Posting, Chooses Private Online Spaces

Gen Z is shifting from public social media validation to private conversations on platforms like Discord and WhatsApp. Discover the reasons behind this silent digital migration. Read more!

Delhi Police Fights Scams with Viral Social Media Trends

Delhi Police is creatively using viral Instagram reels and popular film scenes like 'Dhurandhar' to raise awareness about phone scams and drug abuse, making safety messages relatable. Learn how they're adapting to modern information consumption.

Australia's Social Media Ban: Can India Replicate It?

Australia's landmark ban on social media for users under 16 sparks global debate. We examine its feasibility in India, the massive challenges, and potential alternatives to an outright ban. Explore the future of online safety for minors.

UAE Creates National Media Authority, Replaces 3 Bodies

The UAE has issued a Federal Decree-Law to create a unified National Media Authority, replacing three existing bodies. This aims to centralise governance, strengthen standards, and boost the nation's global media reputation.

Countries Where Social Media is Banned for Children

From China to France, explore how 8 nations are implementing strict bans and age limits on social media for minors to combat addiction and protect mental health. Discover the global debate.

US H-1B Visa Rules Now Include Mandatory Social Media Scrutiny

New US rules require H-1B and H-4 visa applicants to make social media accounts public for review. Indian professionals, forming the core of America's tech workforce, face the highest impact. Learn what this means for your American dream.

Cloudflare Outage Hits Major Indian Apps on Dec 5

A widespread Cloudflare outage on December 5, 2025, caused major disruptions for Indian users of Zoom, Zerodha Kite, and Groww, with over 2,000 reports logged. Read the full report on the service failure.

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