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The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre on a PIL seeking safeguards for minors accessing social media. The plea seeks parental consent and identity verification, arguing that children face risks including exploitation, grooming, cyberbullying, data misuse and exposure to inappropriate content

Nick Jonas amused fans by petting his dog while wearing a fake moustache, leaving the pet confused. Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra shared nostalgic moments from their early romance, recalling how she gave Nick her number in 2017 before their 2018 wedding

Nepal is battling a surge of fake and AI-generated visuals following devastating flash floods, complicating rescue efforts and searches for missing people. Authorities ordered 72 social media users to remove inappropriate content, while fact-checkers exposed fabricated and recycled disaster footage online

Actress Shraddha Srinath shared her memorable eight-day cycling expedition across Kyrgyzstan, covering 341 km through mountains, valleys and Silk Route landscapes. She described the warmth of locals, breathtaking scenery and emotional joy, calling the experience a dream and celebrating life’s beauty

Delhi Police Special Cell busted a Pakistan-linked ISI espionage network, arresting a young couple accused of sending Indian SIM cards to Pakistan and facilitating access to sensitive information. Investigators also alleged the husband was tasked with recruiting individuals for reconnaissance of cantonment areas

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims by 29 US states alleging Facebook and Instagram harmed children, misled users about safety and improperly collected minors’ data, while introducing new restrictions for teenage users across the US

Actor Umar Riaz defended his brother Asim Riaz amid a controversy involving former girlfriend Himanshi Khurana and allegations of religious conversion. Umar criticised the use of religion to defame someone, while the former couple continued exchanging allegations following Himanshi’s podcast appearance

Twinkle Khanna shared a glimpse of her playful bond with pet dog Mr Jeeves, revealing his hilarious reaction to her packing for a trip. The affectionate dog stole her sock and ran away, prompting Twinkle to humorously describe his displeasure

Former Meta engineering director Arturo Bejar testified that Instagram took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach toward users under 13, prioritising engagement over safety. He alleged Meta knew children were using the platform and lacked adequate age-detection goals and safeguards

Sebi on Monday cautioned investors against relying on live or real-time trading strategies offered on social media, warning that such sessions may involve unregistered investment advisers. The regulator urged investors to avoid such claims and deal only with Sebi-registered intermediaries

A 22-year-old makeup artist has alleged that a man she met through social media raped her twice in Delhi after allegedly drugging her. Police registered an FIR, seized hotel CCTV footage and entry records, and launched a search for the accused

Government departments are forming Quick Response Teams to swiftly identify, verify and counter fake, misleading or manipulated social media content. Officials said responses should ideally be issued within two hours, with QRTs coordinating with ministry teams and the PIB fact-check unit

A US Embassy assessment said Indian social media users praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February 2025 Washington visit for strengthening ties with Donald Trump, advancing defence and trade cooperation, and promoting India’s interests through personal diplomacy and strategic engagements

The government held technical discussions with Meta over deepfakes, child sexual abuse material and unlabelled AI-generated content on its platforms. Meta explained its systems and proposed solutions, while officials sought specific measures and results to address harmful content and algorithmic concerns

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused the Centre of tightening IT Rules to suppress criticism instead of addressing public grievances. His remarks came after amendments reduced the takedown period for sensitive online content to two hours from the earlier 24 hours

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal claimed his social media account has been restricted in India and said Meta failed to explain the reason or provide a solution. Meta had not issued an immediate response to the allegation at the time of reporting

The Bombay High Court ordered social media platforms to remove defamatory AI-generated deepfake content allegedly linking Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and his family to the E20 ethanol programme. Gadkari’s plea claimed the posts were fabricated and sought damages over reputational harm caused

Mumbai Police is investigating a viral X post warning of possible terrorist attacks in August 2026. Cyber teams are verifying the account, source and credibility of the claims, while authorities say no specific threat has been confirmed and urge people to avoid rumours

Several WhatsApp users reported their accounts were placed under review for up to 24 hours, temporarily restricting access to key features. The Meta-backed platform said account activity and device information were being checked for compliance with its Terms of Service

Meta-owned WhatsApp has placed several accounts under 24-hour review, restricting access to key features without prior notice. Users reported sudden disruptions and appealed on social media, while the platform cited checks for compliance with its Terms of Service.