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Australia Becomes First Country to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia has become the first country in the world to ban social media access for children under the age of 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government is proud to introduce this landmark rule, which officially came into effect on December 9. Major platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook are now required to block young users from accessing their services.Several countries have been exploring ways to protect children online, using methods like age-verification systems, parental approvals,...
Virat Kohli Sells One8 to Agilitas, Invests Rs 40 Crore to Become Minority Shareholder
Virat Kohli has decided to sell his sports lifestyle brand One8 to Bengaluru-based startup Agilitas while also investing Rs 40 crore in the company. With this move, Kohli will become a minority shareholder in Agilitas, a venture led by Abhishek Ganguly, who confirmed that the cricketer’s stake will fall in the “mid single digits” range.This marks Agilitas’ second major acquisition after it bought Mochiko Shoes last year, a manufacturer that supplies footwear for global brands such as Adidas, Puma,...
IndiGo May Face Government Action After Massive Flight Cancellations
IndiGo could come under strict government action after widespread flight cancellations disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers across the country. According to sources, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is considering serious steps, including the removal of CEO Pieter Elbers and imposing financial penalties on the airline.The government is also said to be reviewing IndiGo’s overall operations to prevent further disruptions. If action is taken, removing the CEO would be an unusual move in India’s aviation sector. Heavy fines...
Bengaluru to Get New Museum Showcasing India’s Tech and Startup Journey
Bengaluru is preparing to build a new museum dedicated to India’s technology and startup growth. The project will come up on a 12,000 sq m area at the old Switch Gear factory on the NGEF campus in Baiyappanahalli. It is being developed jointly by the Department of Electronics, IT & BT and S&T, along with the civic innovation group UnboxingBLR.The Karnataka Technology and Innovation Museum Foundation (KTIMF) will oversee the development. The first phase of the museum is planned...
Dream11 Relaunches as a Fan Hangout Platform Built Around Creators
Dream Sports has launched a revamped version of Dream11, transforming it from a fantasy sports platform into a fan hangout space centred on creators and livestreams. Co-founder Harsh Jain described the shift as a move towards becoming a “second-screen sports entertainment platform,” offering a social experience while watching matches.The relaunch comes a little over three months after Dream11 paused all its paid contests, which earlier contributed most of its revenue and profits. This change followed India’s new online gaming...
