Andhra Pradesh Considers Social Media Age Restrictions

3 UPDATES · 1 DAY · 6 MAR 2026 — 6 MAR 2026

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Latest · 6 Mar 2026

Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have implemented social media bans for children under 16 and 13, respectively, despite concerns about federal jurisdiction and legal challenges.

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This event covers the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's proposal to ban social media use for children under 16, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific announcement. It excludes other actions or policies by the Karnataka government, the Union IT Minister, or other states unless they are direct responses or developments stemming from this particular social media ban proposal.

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STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Karnataka social media ban: State proposes to ban social media for children under 16 years

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh's government is considering restrictions on social media access for children under 13 and regulations for children aged 13-16.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have implemented social media bans for children under 16 and 13, respectively, despite concerns about federal jurisdiction and legal challenges.

Story concluded