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No Facebook, Instagram for Indian kids below 16? PM Modi's Australia praise fuels debate over social media curbs

India may introduce age-based social media restrictions, following Australia's lead. Prime Minister Modi praised Australia's approach to protecting young users online. The government is discussing age limits with social media companies. Some Indian states are…

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No Facebook, Instagram for Indian kids below 16? PM Modi's Australia praise fuels debate over social media curbs

India may introduce age-based social media restrictions, following Australia's lead. Prime Minister Modi praised Australia's approach to protecting young users online. The government is discussing age limits with social media companies. Some Indian states are…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise for Australia's social media ban for teenagers has become the strongest signal yet that India could be moving towards introducing age-based restrictions on socia…

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