India considers age limits for social media access, inspired by Australia's online safety measures praised by PM Modi, sparking nationwide discussions on youth protection.
Modi lauds Australia's approach to online safety
Jul 11, 2026
05:52 pm
What's the storyIndia is considering age-based restrictions on social media platforms, a move that has gained momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Australia's efforts in this direction.
During his recent visit to Australia, Modi lauded the country's approach to regulating online platforms and protecting society from IT and social media-related harms.
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