worldBerlin's Firewall: Germany joins the call for under-16 social media limits
Germany's leadership has thrown its weight behind restricting social media for minors, adding the EU's largest economy to the growing global consensus.
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worldworldThe Global Domino Effect: Why nations are racing to ban social media for teens
From Canberra to Paris, a synchronized wave of legislation is rewriting the rules of the internet for minors. Is it a safety necessity or a parental overreach?
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policyThe Regulation Void: Why India still can't stop kids from gaming 12 hours a day
Years after promising a specialized regulator, India's gaming laws are stuck in limbo. We analyze the failure of age-gating mechanisms.
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policyThe 'Under-16' Firewall: India weighs stricter social media age limits
Following global trends, India is debating stricter age-gates for social apps. The proposal? No independent algorithmic accounts for anyone under 16.
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policyBanning teens won't save them: Why digital rights groups are pushing back
As the clamor for a 'digital curfew' grows, the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) warns that blanket bans might endanger the very children they aim to protect.
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crimeThe children no one protects: 6-year-olds raped in Delhi, Deoria, and Darbhanga within days
Three girls — all aged six — were raped in separate incidents in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar between late January and February 2026. One was gang-raped by boys aged 10-14. One was murdered by her uncle. The youngest barely survived.
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