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Is India considering age-based restriction to social media platforms? Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals...

February 18, 2026 at 03:39 AM
By Mint India
Is India considering age-based restriction to social media platforms? Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals...
Ashwini Vaishnaw announced ongoing discussions with social media companies about age-based access and deepfakes. He stressed the need for stricter regulations to protect children and society from online harms and highlighted the importance of compliance with India's legal framework.

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Ashwini Vaishnaw announced ongoing discussions with social media companies about age-based access and deepfakes. He stressed the need for stricter regulations to protect children and society from online harms and highlighted the importance of compliance with India's legal framework. This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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