Parliamentary committee backs age-restrictions for social media platforms | India News – The Times of India

Parliamentary committee backs age-restrictions for social media platforms | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: A parliamentary committee is set to recommend to government that it should explore introducing age-restrictions for social media platforms, a suggestion that will lend a legislative fillip to the demand for limiting children’s exposure to them at a time when countries around the world are warming up to the idea. The committee’s nudge…

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Elon Musk calls Spanish PM ‘dirty Sanchez’ for proposing social media ban for minors – The Times of India

Elon Musk calls Spanish PM ‘dirty Sanchez’ for proposing social media ban for minors – The Times of India

Elon Musk launched a sharp attack on Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez after Spain proposed banning children under 16 from using social media, a move aimed at curbing harmful and hateful online content and tightening regulation of technology platforms. The proposal is part of a broader package of measures being prepared by Sánchez’s government to…

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‘Violence is never the answer’: After Manisha Koirala, Rohit Saraf’s emotional plea for Nepal protests – See Post | – The Times of India

‘Violence is never the answer’: After Manisha Koirala, Rohit Saraf’s emotional plea for Nepal protests – See Post | – The Times of India

The Gen Z protest in Nepal has taken a very tragic turn with violence, fire, and bloodshed. Amid the chaos unfolding in the country, Nepali and Bollywood celebrities have expressed their concerns. Taking to his social media handle, ‘Mismatched’ fame Rohit Saraf has sent prayers for Nepal. Read on to know what Rohit Saraf shared…

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Nepal clashes: Demonstrators were planning to hold peaceful protest; police ‘shot friend in the head’ – The Times of India

Nepal clashes: Demonstrators were planning to hold peaceful protest; police ‘shot friend in the head’ – The Times of India

A massive protest outside the Kathmandu Parliament against the government’s ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms turned violent on Monday, as clashes broke out between police and demonstrators.Many protesters said they had intended to hold a peaceful demonstration but were met with police aggression as they advanced.“We were planning to hold…

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Nepal protests: GenZs revolt against social media ban turns deadly – 10 things to know | World News – The Times of India

Nepal protests: GenZs revolt against social media ban turns deadly – 10 things to know | World News – The Times of India

GenZs revolt against social media ban turns deadly (Pic credit: AP) Thousands of young Nepalis thronged the streets of Kathmandu on Monday, protesting against the government’s move to block 26 popular social media platforms. The demonstrations, marked by violent clashes, left 14 protesters dead and several injured, over rising public anger over the censorship of…

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Nepal protests: GenZs revolt against social media ban turns deadly – 10 things to know | World News – The Times of India

Nepal protests: GenZs revolt against social media ban turns deadly – 10 things to know | World News – The Times of India

GenZs revolt against social media ban turns deadly (Pic credit: AP) Thousands of young Nepalis thronged the streets of Kathmandu on Monday, protesting against the government’s move to block 26 popular social media platforms. The demonstrations, marked by violent clashes, left 14 protesters dead and several injured, over rising public anger over the censorship of…

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