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Andhra to Ban Social Media for Under-13s in 90 Days; CM Naidu Eyes 13-16 Age Group

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News18•06-03-2026, 15:30

Andhra to Ban Social Media for Under-13s in 90 Days; CM Naidu Eyes 13-16 Age Group

•Andhra Pradesh government will ban social media for children under 13 years of age within the next 90 days.
•Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the decision in the Assembly, following a similar move by Karnataka.
•The government is actively debating whether to extend this social media ban to children aged between 13 and 16 years.
•CM Naidu emphasized the commitment to implement the ban for under-13s within the stipulated 90-day period.

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