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The UAE has become the first Arab nation to impose a social media ban for children under 15, following similar moves by Australia, Britain, and others. The 12-month transition gives platforms time to comply.
A Delhi court has rejected Telegram's legal challenge against a temporary ban imposed by India's government to prevent alleged exam fraud. The messaging app, which has over 150 million Indian users, faces restrictions until June 22 as the country prepares to hold a rescheduled medical entrance exam.
India temporarily blocked Telegram after accusing it of failing to remove accounts selling leaked NEET exam papers. The ban, challenged in court, highlights escalating tensions between the Modi government and major tech platforms.