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Andhra govt to ban social media for children under 13

Andhra Pradesh will prohibit social media access for children under 13 years old within the next 90 days. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the move in the Assembly. The government is also considering a ban for teenagers aged 13 to 16. This decision follows a similar announcement by the Karnataka government. The aim is to protect young users online.

6 Mar 2026 3:49 pm