Students’ ‘screen time’ should be limited to one hour
The Karnataka government had already announced a ban on social media usage for children below 16 years of age.
Karnataka Government bans Social Media use for children under 16
Excessive use of social media is negatively affecting students’ behaviour, education, and mental health.
9 lakh student entries in Marathi schools found bogus after Aadhaar verification
MLA Vikram Pachpute had raised a starred question in the Assembly regarding the declining enrolment in Marathi-medium schools.
Parents should speak to their children at home in their mother tongue
Home Minister Shah further emphasised that politicising the use of language and script should be avoided.
Student Commits Suicide after Parents Confiscate Mobile Phone Due to Addiction
Observing the adverse effect on his studies, his parents had confiscated his phone.
India may also impose a ban on children’s use of social media
Australia has shut down social media accounts of children under the age of 16.
Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh): Religious slogans raised during madarasa-led Republic Day procession
The police have stated that the video is under examination and that further action will be taken after verifying the facts.
Madras HC urges Govt to ban children under 16 from using social media
This case relates to an old PIL. Children are very easily exposed to obscene and ‘pornographic’ content on the internet.
Rising rates of preterm births due to pollution
Pollution increases the risk of infections in women. As health deteriorates, food intake decreases and immunity weakens.
Student Shaurya Patil dies by suicide in Delhi convent school after teacher harassment
“The teachers at school forced me to take this step. My last wish is that action be taken against them so that no other student is pushed to do the same.