-1768215126249_d.png "Meta urges Australia to reconsider under-16 social media ban")
Australia introduced the legislation on December 10, 2025, requiring major social media platforms to prevent users aged under 16 from holding accounts. Companies that fail to take what the law describes as “reasonable steps” to enforce the ban face fines of up to 49.5 million dollars
12 January,2026 05:06 PM IST | mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The campaign was launched against the backdrop of recent incidents of corporal punishment reported in some schools, highlighting the need for a more empathetic and constructive approach to discipline and classroom management
05 January,2026 02:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Data from the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) clearly indicate that India faces one of the widest treatment gaps in the world, with over 85 per cent of people suffering from common mental disorders not seeking or receiving treatment
04 January,2026 10:48 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Chadha had extended strong support to gig workers across the country who observed a nationwide symbolic strike on New Year’s Eve, demanding fair wages, better working conditions and social security from major delivery and e-commerce platforms
02 January,2026 12:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
