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California governor signs law to limit children's social media risks

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California governor signs law to limit children's social media risks

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of more than a dozen new laws on Thursday, including a measure that bars social‑media platforms from offering features deemed psychologically exploitative to users under 16. The legislation defines “addictive” features such as infinite scroll, algorithmic recommendations and autoplay and prohibits their use for minors.

ET Tech & Digital India

11 Sept 2026

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‘Upright, risk-taker, calm’: Days after ex-chief secy Rakesh Mehta’s death, colleagues remember him fondly

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‘Upright, risk-taker, calm’: Days after ex-chief secy Rakesh Mehta’s death, colleagues remember him fondly

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Delhi NCR Civic & Governance

10 Sept 2026

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Singapore-flagged vessel fire off Kerala coast: Pollution risk assessment warns of future shoreline impact from lost containers

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Singapore-flagged vessel fire off Kerala coast: Pollution risk assessment warns of future shoreline impact from lost containers

A risk assessment by the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) warns that containers lost from the Singapore‑flagged vessel Wan Hai 503, which caught fire off Kerala on June 9 2025, could cause shoreline pollution in future decades. The National Green Tribunal has ordered the vessel’s owners to detail cargo contents and environmental impacts, prompting a detailed report and remedial actions by Kerala authorities.

The Hindu National

9 Sept 2026

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