Australia Starts Enforcing Under-16 Social Media Ban

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

International

Australia has begun implementing its new law banning users under 16 from maintaining social media accounts. Major platforms, including Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, have started identifying and disabling accounts belonging to users aged 13 to 15 ahead of the full rollout on December 10.

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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Hashtags to Handcuffs: Time for MHA to Act Against Violent Provocations

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The recent wave of Gen Z protests in Nepal should serve as a sobering warning for India. What began as a movement for accountability and transparency quickly descended into mob violence, arson, and even the killing of politicians’ family members. Houses were torched, public property was destroyed, and the democratic space for dissent was hijacked […]

Law & Order National

SC Flags Divisive Content, Urges Self‑Regulation

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has called on citizens to exercise greater self-restraint on social media, warning that unchecked divisive content can harm social harmony. The Court reaffirmed the constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression, but added that this right comes with responsibilities. During a recent hearing, the bench observed that the nature […]