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    Nepal's Gen Z Movement Investigation Leads to Arrests

    Kathmandu, March 31 Former Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Chhabi Rijal, was arrested on Tuesday for his alleged role in the crackdown on the Gen Z movement in September last year.Rijal, who was named in the list of high-ranking officials responsible for suppressing the Gen Z movement, in...
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    Nepal Leaders Detained in Protest-Related Deaths

    March 28, New Delhi: Former Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli, was taken into custody on Saturday morning as police investigate allegations of negligence in failing to prevent dozens of deaths during youth-led protests last September. The arrest took place at Oli's residence on the...
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    Balendra Shah Sworn In as Nepal's Youngest PM

    Balendra Shah, the parliamentary leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), was sworn in as Nepal's democratically elected Prime Minister today. The 35-year-old RSP leader, who became the country's youngest Prime Minister, took the oath of office and secrecy from President Ramchandra Paudel...
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    Naidu Announces Social Media Restrictions for Children in Andhra Pradesh

    Amaravati, March 6 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that social media will be prohibited for children below 13 years of age within the next 90 days in the state.Addressing the assembly, the Chief Minister said they are debating whether to extend this ban to...
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    Protecting Children Online: Two Indian States Introduce Social Media Restrictions

    Amaravati/Bengaluru, March 6 Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka on Friday became the first two Indian states to ban the use of social media for children, although in different age groups.Australia and Indonesia have implemented similar bans, amid a global debate about the need to protect children...
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    Experts Weigh In: Karnataka's Approach to Children and Social Media

    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...
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    Social Media Restrictions Proposed for Children in Andhra Pradesh

    Amaravati, March 6 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that social media will be prohibited for children below 13 years of age within the next 90 days in the state.Addressing the assembly, the Chief Minister said they are debating whether to extend this ban to...
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    Social Media Restrictions Proposed for Children in Andhra Pradesh

    Amaravati, March 6 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that social media will be prohibited for children under 13 years of age within the next 90 days in the state.Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister said they are actively debating whether to extend this...
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    CM Siddaramaiah Announces Social Media Restrictions for Minors

    In Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ban on the use of social media for individuals under the age of 16, aiming to mitigate its potential negative effects on children.While many parents welcomed the move, they expressed concerns about its practicality.Siddaramaiah...
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    Andhra Pradesh to Ban Social Media for Children Under 13

    Amaravati, March 6 Following a similar announcement by the Karnataka government, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said that social media will be prohibited for children under 13 years of age within the next 90 days.Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister said...
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    Government Announces Measures to Protect Student Well-being in Karnataka

    Bengaluru, March 6 – In a major move, the Congress-led Karnataka government has announced a ban on social media for children under 16 years of age in the state. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made the announcement on Friday while presenting the budget for the 2026-27 financial year in the...
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    Siddaramaiah Announces Measures to Combat Drug Abuse and Promote Education

    Bengaluru, March 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that the use of social media will be banned for children under the age of 16, and strict action will be taken to prevent drug abuse in schools, colleges, and universities.Presenting the state budget for 2026-27, he assured...
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    Nepal Prepares for Key House of Representatives Vote

    February 27, New Delhi – Preparations are underway in Nepal for the upcoming election of the House of Representatives, with polling stations located in border regions placed under strict surveillance.To ensure a peaceful electoral process, security agencies are closely monitoring polling...
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    New Regulations Target AI Chatbots and Social Media for Children's Protection

    London, February 16 The UK on Monday unveiled stricter online safety rules to protect children from the harmful effects of AI chatbots and social media.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that no online technology company will receive a free pass, as the government takes action to keep...
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