The Government of India has directed social media platforms to remove unlawful and harmful content within three hours of receiving official notice. The new rule, notified on February 10, 2026, significantly reduces the earlier 36-hour compliance window under the IT Rules, 2021. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X must act swiftly on flagged Read More…
India’s latest Economic Survey 2025–26 has delivered a sharp warning on the growing influence of social media platforms, branding many of them as “predatory by design” and opening the door to age-based restrictions on online access, especially for children and adolescents. Presented by Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran, the survey flags rising digital addiction, Read More…
The Nepal government has blocked 26 popular social media platforms—including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X—after they failed to register under new national regulations. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology directed the Nepal Telecommunications Authority to suspend all unregistered platforms immediately. The move follows a seven-day deadline that expired on Wednesday night, after which Read More…
New Delhi – The United States has announced a strict new immigration policy, warning that social media content can now impact visa and Green Card approvals. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), posts that support or promote anti-Semitic terrorist groups or ideologies will be treated as red flags during immigration screenings. Tricia Read More…
In a move to curb distractions, the Kerala High Court has imposed a ban on the use of social media by its employees during office hours, including lunch breaks. The decision comes after an assessment revealed that activities such as playing online games, browsing social media, watching movies, and engaging in online trading were affecting Read More…