Ken-Betwa Project: Administration turns to bone density tests for age verification

Sep 12, 2026

The Madhya Pradesh administration is using medical examinations, including bone density tests and X-rays, to determine the age of villagers affected by the Ken-Betwa...

MP: Ken-Betwa project affected people to get compensation after age verification

Sep 12, 2026

People affected by the Ken-Betwa Link Project who do not have documents establishing their age will be provided compensation after age verification through bone...

BCB holds discussion on Bangladesh Cricket Pathway Structure

Feb 04, 2026

The meeting reviewed the existing structure of grassroots and age-group cricket, assessed its effectiveness, and identified key areas for improvement. Particular emphasis was placed...

Cricket Association of Bengal has transparent age-verification rules, will verify players every year: Sourav Ganguly

Sep 11, 2026

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday defended the association's age-verification process, saying it has a transparent system in place and...

Japan: Government panel calls for stricter social media checks to protect minors

Jun 03, 2026

A government panel in Japan on Tuesday called for strengthening the responsibilities of social media operators by requiring them to have stricter age verification...

Siddaramaiah announces social media ban for under-16s; Andhra weighs similar step

Mar 06, 2026

These state-level moves reflect a 2026 global trend. Several nations have recently moved toward similar restrictions: Australia implemented a total under-16 ban in late...