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Seoul, March 30 – More than 80 per cent of South Korean teenagers and adults expressed concerns over online abuse involving the misuse of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as the creation of deepfake videos and disinformation, a poll showed on Monday.According to the poll...

March 28, New Delhi – Indonesia has begun enforcing a ban on social media use for children under 16, amid growing concerns over online safety.Authorities have stated that platforms must comply with the new rules, which aim to curb risks such as cyberbullying and internet addiction, and address...

New Delhi, March 27 Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda urged the government on Friday to introduce legislation to regulate children's and teenagers' exposure to social media in the country.Speaking during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, Hooda highlighted that excessive social media usage is...

Bengaluru, March 23 The Karnataka government has proposed a draft policy for responsible digital use among students, amid growing concerns about excessive screen time, technology addiction, and cyber risks, emphasizing the need for schools to incorporate digital wellness into the curriculum for...

New Delhi, March 22 According to the UNSECO's Global Education Monitoring (GEM) team, more than half of the countries have banned phones in schools amid growing concerns about declining attention in classrooms and cyberbullying.The team found that girls are twice as likely as boys to suffer...

New Delhi, March 18 Over 76,650 cybercrime incidents against women, such as online abuse, obscene content, and stalking, were reported on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) in 2025, an increase of 28,322 from 2024, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.In a written reply...

New Delhi, March 10 Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha member Milind Murli Deora urged the government on Tuesday to make social media companies more accountable, as he highlighted the adverse impact of digital platforms, especially on teenagers.Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Deora...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 8 Amidst reports of cyber attacks against Malayalam superstar Mammootty following his visit to the newly built township in Wayanad, senior leaders of the ruling CPI(M) on Sunday sought to downplay the controversy.The issue surfaced after Mammootty reportedly expressed...

Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that social media use would be banned for individuals under the age of 16, aiming to prevent its adverse effects on children.While a majority of parents welcomed the move, they expressed concerns about its practical...

United Nations, March 3 US First Lady Melania Trump introduced the idea of “a single digital nation-state” as she became the first spouse of a sitting head of state to preside over the Security Council.“Is a single digital nation-state inevitable?” she asked in her speech before the Council on...

New Delhi, February 27 – There is a debate surrounding reports that some Indian states are considering banning social media for children under 16 years of age, given its effects on young minds.In Australia, a law has been created to protect young people from features that encourage excessive...

United Nations, February 27 – US First Lady Melania Trump will preside over a meeting of the Security Council when the US takes over its presidency for the month.Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that this would be the first time that the...

Bilaspur (HP), February 26 The Bilaspur administration announced on Thursday that it would soon release guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the cybersecurity of adolescents in the district.The decision was made at a meeting of the District-Level Committee on...

Panaji, February 16 Goa Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte said on Monday that his government is examining the possibility of restricting social media use for children under 16 in the coastal state, citing growing concerns about digital addiction, cyberbullying, and online safety...

New Delhi, February 11 A member of the Rajya Sabha from the Congress party expressed concern on Wednesday over the rising mental health crisis among adolescents due to social media, saying, "young people are unable to distinguish between reality and the fantasy world."In recent weeks, there...

Kohima, February 10 Nagaland observed Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, with various awareness programs and workshops being organized in different districts to promote the safe, responsible, and ethical use of the internet and artificial intelligence (AI).In Kohima, the National Informatics...