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Bengaluru, April 1 – The Karnataka government announced a draft policy on Wednesday aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health."The 'Responsible Digital Use Among Students' policy has been...

Bengaluru, April 1 The Karnataka government on Wednesday unveiled a draft policy aimed at addressing growing concerns about excessive and unsafe use of digital technology among students, with a strong focus on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behavior through a structured...

Lucknow, March 30 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday advised children to use technology responsibly and focus on active time rather than screen time.In a letter addressed to children and shared on 'X', Adityanath extended his best wishes on the commencement of the new...

New Delhi, March 27 TMC MP Derek O’Brien expressed concern over the increasing problem of digital addiction among children and adults in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.Raising the issue in the Upper House, O’Brien cited findings from studies to show that children and young people are spending up to...

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...

New Delhi, March 27 Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien raised the issue of growing digital addiction among children and youth in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, warning that approximately 20,000 children die by suicide every year as a consequence, and demanded that the government address the crisis...

Mumbai, March 24 – Maharashtra Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar announced in the State Assembly on Tuesday that the state government would formulate a comprehensive policy or law regarding the regulation of social media usage by minors in the state. This policy would be based on the...

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...

Mumbai, March 18 Maharashtra's efforts to promote safety in the face of children's growing, often unregulated use of the internet and social media are proving inadequate, prompting the state IT department to set up an expert task force to study the issue, Minister Ashish Shelar said Wednesday...

Jaipur, March 16 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday highlighted the negative effects of smartphones on young children and warned that excessive use could harm their physical and mental health, adding that drugs and smartphones are equally harmful.He urged parents not to...

Chandigarh, March 11 Punjab Minister Aman Arora informed the Assembly on Wednesday that the state government will take the matter of framing rules for social media usage by minors with the Centre, and evaluate global best practices to safeguard children's interests.Arora, the minister for good...

Shimla, March 2 With a ban on mobile phones coming into effect in schools across Himachal Pradesh on March 1, parents and teachers on Monday praised the move, saying it would help students focus better on their studies and reduce screen time.Reduced phone usage will also improve communication...

Mumbai, February 27 – In a recent episode of the quiz reality show, "Wheel of Fortune," host and Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar took a moment to reflect on a modern-day habit that concerns phone addiction.He pointed out how watching a single reel or videos on a mobile phone can consume...

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...

Patna, February 23 The Bihar government is planning to formulate a policy to regulate screen time and exposure to social media among children, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary informed the Assembly on Monday.Choudhary, who also holds the Home portfolio, said the government has sought a...