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Day after order on Waqf Board, govt withdraws GR after social media backlash

Day after order on Waqf Board, govt withdraws GR after social media backlash

The Maharashtra government had issued a GR, stating that the finance and planning department has approved a Rs 10 crore grant for strengthening the Maharashtra State Board of Waqfs (MSBW) headquartered in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

29 November,2024 05:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Social media ban for Aussie kids under 16

Social media ban for Aussie kids under 16

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the legislation by 102 votes to 13

29 November,2024 07:46 AM IST | Melbourne | Agencies
Australia set to become 1st country to ban social media for users under age 16

Australia set to become 1st country to ban social media for users under age 16

The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars (USD 33 million) for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts

28 November,2024 09:32 PM IST | Melbourne | mid-day online correspondent
Guardiola’s facial injuries fuel social media frenzy after City plays out draw

Guardiola’s facial injuries fuel social media frenzy after City plays out draw

This latest setback means City have now gone six matches without a win, leaving Guardiola visibly frustrated

27 November,2024 04:55 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Need to make existing laws more stringent to curb vulgar content: Vaishnaw

Need to make existing laws more stringent to curb vulgar content: Vaishnaw

In the Lok Sabha, the Information and Broadcasting Minister said the Parliamentary Standing Committee should take up the issue and also called for a consensus to frame more strict laws in this regard

27 November,2024 01:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Australia passes bill to ban young children from social media

Australia passes bill to ban young children from social media

The legislation was passed with 102 votes in favour to 13 against. If the bill becomes law this week, the platforms would have one year to work out how to implement the age restrictions before the penalties are enforced

27 November,2024 11:31 AM IST | Melbourne | AP
Amid divorce rumours, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stands against street harassment

Amid divorce rumours, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stands against street harassment

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has put out a strong worded message encouraging people to stand up against street harassment. This comes amid rumours of her separation with husband Abhishek Bachchan

26 November,2024 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The kids aren’t alright: Experts dissect the impact of social media on children

The kids aren’t alright: Experts dissect the impact of social media on children

Teenage girls sending out online invites to strangers to watch them brawl over a boy—this has to be the very worst of social media. Are we protecting our kids enough from it?

24 November,2024 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Spandana Bhura
Varun Dhawan skips October from his list of key movies in his filmography

Varun Dhawan skips October from his list of key movies in his filmography

Varun Dhawan opened his account on the professional networking site LinkedIn. He mentioned his key movies from his filmography but skipped his critically acclaimed performance in October

22 November,2024 04:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
International Men's Day: Men, social media and the body image debate

International Men's Day: Men, social media and the body image debate

While social media offers many benefits, such as staying connected, it also plays a significant role in shaping body image perceptions, many times in harmful ways

19 November,2024 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Joy Manikumar

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