February 8, 2026

Lawsuits Claim Meta, YouTube Harm Youth Mental Health Amid Debate on Social Media Addiction

Meta and YouTube face delayed legal battles over claims their platforms caused serious mental health issues in young users. Experts say social media addiction is a complex and debated term. Plaintiffs link usage to depression and suicide, while firms deny allegations.

February 8, 2026

Bengaluru Eager for Bharat Taxi to End Surge Pricing and High Cab Commissions

Bengaluru commuters and cab drivers want the government-backed Bharat Taxi app soon. They hope it will stop surge pricing, cut commissions, and bring fair fares with transparency.

February 8, 2026

Kerala Launches Digi Kerala 2.0 to Boost Cyber Security and AI Awareness

Kerala's Digi Kerala 2.0 kicks off with focus on cyber security, AI awareness, and training on K-SMART app and DigiLocker. This phase builds on Kerala's status as India's first fully digitally literate State.

February 8, 2026

UIDAI Completes Biometric Updates for 1 Crore School Children Across India

UIDAI has updated biometrics of over 1 crore school children in 83,000 schools. This is vital for Aadhaar use in exams, schemes and benefits. The initiative is free for kids aged 7-15 until September 2026.

February 8, 2026

Kerala Students Launch Easy Web App to Map School Plant Diversity

Final-year BSc Geography students at Government College, Karyavattom, created a no-install web app to map plant diversity in schools. The tool simplifies field surveys and makes learning fun with instant digital maps.