Karnataka To Ban Social Media For Children Under 16, How This Could Affect Teen Mental Health

Karnataka To Ban Social Media For Children Under 16, How This Could Affect Teen Mental Health

Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 13:22 IST As part of the state’s Rs 4.48 lakh crore 2026‑27 budget, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced a proposal to ban social media use by children under the age of 16 Government sources had already signalled in recent weeks that Karnataka was preparing a broader digital safety policy for children, consulting experts from…

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‘Consider Australia-Like Law To Bar Under-16s From Social Media’: Madras High Court

‘Consider Australia-Like Law To Bar Under-16s From Social Media’: Madras High Court

Last Updated:December 26, 2025, 10:05 IST Madras High Court urges Centre to consider an Australia-like law banning social media for children under 16, citing rising online risks. Madras High Court urges Centre to consider an Australia-like law banning social media for children under 16, citing rising online risks. (Photo Credit: X) The Madras High Court…

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‘Concerned About Mental Health’: Australian PM Albanese Plans To Ban Social Media Sites For Children – News18

‘Concerned About Mental Health’: Australian PM Albanese Plans To Ban Social Media Sites For Children – News18

Last Updated: September 10, 2024, 08:00 IST Australia Plans Age Limit to Ban Social Media For Children | Image/Representative Australia said on Tuesday it planned to introduce legislation this year to ban children from using social media platforms. Australia said on Tuesday it planned to introduce legislation this year to ban children from using social…

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