Gorakhpur (UP), March 28 Over 180 international students from 26 countries currently studying at institutions across India participated in a two-day artificial intelligence conference here.The two-day 'Global Artificial Intelligence Confluence 2026', being jointly organized by the university...
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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...
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Gorakhpur (UP), March 28 Over 180 delegates from 26 countries have gathered at the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University for the 'Global Artificial Intelligence Confluence 2026' here, a statement said on Saturday.The two-day conference, being organized jointly by the university, Meta, and...
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 The Election Commission on Friday claimed that the entire video of Congress leader V D Satheesan's interview to a TV channel was removed by mistake, as the police only sought removal of some comments linked to the video.Kerala Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Rathan U...
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New Delhi, March 26 The 21st Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) concluded with "Je Janlagulor Akash Chilo" and "Mithyasur" winning awards for best director and production, respectively.The awards ceremony on Wednesday at Kamani Auditorium marked the end of a week-long theatre...
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March 26, New Delhi - A U.S. jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for causing harm to a young woman through the addictive nature of their apps, a verdict that could have significant implications for social media and its impact on teenagers.On Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury ruled against Meta...
Washington, March 26 – A US jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark case, ruling that their platforms harmed a young user through addictive design features and failed to warn of risks to children and teenagers.Delivered by a Los Angeles court, the ruling marks one of the most...
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New Delhi, March 25 Jio Platforms is likely to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with Sebi in the coming days, paving the way for what could be India's largest-ever IPO.According to market sources, the offering will be structured as a sale offer, with several existing foreign...
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New Delhi, March 25 – The Delhi High Court said on Wednesday that it would issue orders directing social media intermediaries and e-commerce platforms to remove online content that uses the name and images of former India cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir for commercial gain...
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Washington, March 25 – First Lady Melania Trump launched a new global coalition bringing together 45 countries and major technology companies, calling for a coordinated effort to expand access to education and technology for children worldwide.Speaking at the inaugural “Fostering the Future...
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New Delhi, March 24 Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Lalit Modi has proposed a bold plan for the league's next media rights cycle, urging decision-makers to move away from bulk deals and instead "package their rights individually, that is, through different media types."With the...
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New Delhi, March 21 At a time when social media and short-form videos are increasingly replacing traditional forms of entertainment, actor-singer Ila Arun says the participation of youth in theatre is a positive sign, even if it stems from a need to find job opportunities.Arun, who is a jury...
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Chandigarh, March 18 Micro dramas are rapidly emerging as a new content category in India, with social media feeds driving discovery for a vast majority of viewers, according to a joint report by Meta and Ormax Media.The report, titled "Micro Dramas: The India Story," found that nearly 89 per...
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March 14, New Delhi: Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is planning significant layoffs that could affect 20 percent or more of its workforce.The move comes as the company seeks to offset the rising costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure and prepare for...
Mumbai, March 12 – Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu has secured significant interim relief in the defamation case he filed. The court has passed an important order granting interim protection to the singer’s ex-wife, along with digital platforms Google and Meta, as well as unidentified parties...
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New Delhi, March 12 Meta-owned WhatsApp has unveiled a new "parent-managed" account model, effectively opening the messaging platform to pre-teens (children under the age of 13) under strict guardian oversight.This move marks a strategic shift for the messaging app, which has historically...
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New Delhi, March 10 Veteran actor and thespian Amol Palekar will receive the META Lifetime Achievement Award at the 21st edition of the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards here, recognizing his extraordinary contribution to Indian theatre and cinema," the organizers announced on Tuesday...
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New Delhi, March 6 As Karnataka announced a ban on social media for children under 16 years, Meta cautioned on Friday that governments considering such restrictions should be careful not to push teenagers towards less safe, unregulated sites or experiences that lack key protections.In a...
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Amaravati, March 6 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that the state government will ban the use of social media for children under the age of 13, and a decision on whether to restrict children aged 13-16 from using social media will be taken after reaching a...
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March 5, New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump met with leaders of major technology companies on Wednesday, including Google, Meta, and OpenAI.A White House official stated that Google, Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, xAI, OpenAI, and Amazon will sign the pledge. The meeting was scheduled to...
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