Norway Plans Social Media Ban For Under-16s

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2026

International

Norway plans to introduce a law banning children under 16 from using social media, placing responsibility on technology companies to verify age and block underage users. Norway Social Media Ban Targets Under-16s The Norwegian government is preparing legislation that would restrict social media

AI & Robotics

Musk Warns AI Chatbots May Risk Vulnerable Users

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Elon Musk has warned that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT could be dangerous for children and people facing severe mental health distress, reviving his long-running criticism of OpenAI’s safety practices. His remarks came amid renewed public debate over how AI systems should respond in sensitive situations involving minors and emotionally vulnerable users. Musk Criticises

Op-Eds Opinion

Missing Children, Missing Accountability: Why Maharashtra’s Home Minister Must Answer

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Mumbai’s recent spate of missing children cases has once again jolted public conscience. But the shock wears off quickly in Maharashtra, because this is not new. It is part of a disturbing pattern that has persisted year after year. Children have been going missing across the state in worrying numbers since 2021–22, and yet the […]

International

Malaysia To Ban Social Media For Under-16s

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

Malaysia has announced a plan to ban social media usage for individuals under 16 starting in 2026. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the move aims to protect children from online risks such as cyberbullying, scams and harmful content. The measure will form part of the country’s new Online Safety Act, scheduled to take effect on […]

Health

Children Under 10 File 43% Of Pollution-Linked Insurance Claims

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

Children under the age of ten accounted for 43 percent of all health insurance claims related to air-pollution in India, based on a recent report by an insurance aggregator. The data shows that this age group far outpaces other age brackets in pollution-triggered health issues. Adults aged 31-40 contributed 14 percent of such claims, while […]

International

Gaza Conflict Inflicts Heavy Toll on Children

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

Two years into the Israel–Hamas war, children in Gaza remain the worst affected. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed, with nearly one-third of the deaths being children. Rising Hunger and Orphan Crisis The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics estimates that more than 39,000 children have been orphaned since the conflict […]

International

Australia Bans YouTube Accounts for Under-16s

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Australia has officially extended its social media restrictions to include YouTube, banning children under 16 from creating personal accounts on the platform starting December 10, 2025. The decision aligns YouTube with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and X, which already face similar age limits in the country. Harmful Content and Algorithm Concerns

North India State News

7 Children Killed in Rajasthan School Collapse

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

At least seven students died and 29 others were injured when the roof of a government school building collapsed in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district on Thursday morning. The incident took place around 8:30 a.m. at the Piplodi Government School in the Manohar Thana area, during the morning assembly. Rescue Operations and Casualties Local authorities confirmed that […]