Officials in India, including senior advisers and state governments, openly discussed introducing age-based limits on access to social media platforms during the reporting window from 6:15:55 AM to 7:15:50 AM UTC on February 5, 2026, according to REDBOXINDIA on X. The discussions have intensified against the backdrop of international moves, such as Australia’s ban on under-16s accessing major social media services, as reported in the REDBOXINDIA post within the 59-minute period. No specific proposals or timelines for implementation were detailed in the sourced information.
