Parental Consent, ID Proof: How Modi Govt Aims to Regulate Digital Access for Minors

Presenting India Today Insight: Sharp analysis on topical issues by the editors of India Today magazine. Parental nod, ID proof: How Modi govt plans to regulate digital access for minors The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, aim to redefine digital governance through data lifecycle controls and transparency. Experts flag operational and privacy challenges By Kaushik Deka SPECIAL REPORT: VHP CAMPAIGN Why VHP chose Andhra launch pad for its ‘Hindus first, caste next’ campaign Besides countering the caste survey demand, the state BJP is optimistic about leveraging the Haindava Sankharavam drive. But ally Chandrababu Naidu could be in a spot By Amarnath K. Menon GROUND REPORT: BENGAL HEALTH PLAN What Abhishek Banerjee’s health outreach means for Diamond Harbour, TMC Sebaashray camps, backed by hundreds of doctors and diagnostic facilities, aim to deliver care to 2.3 million people over the next few months By Arkamoy Datta Majumdar FROM THE STATES: KERALA Why Kerala CPI(M) faces challenges in the midst of organisational polls The rank and file has been making its displeasure apparent over the government’s performance and running of the party—some of it is directed against CM Pinarayi Vijayan By Jeemon Jacob HEALTH: HAIR-RAISING THREAT How to care for your hair without breast cancer fears A study says chemicals in lab-made haircare products and heat treatments can significantly increase the risk. Experts recommend natural alternatives By Sonali Acharjee CULTURE: CONCERT MANNERS Concert etiquette, please: The reason Sonu Nigam got upset with politicians Abrupt entry-exit, crowding backstage, mobile phone disturbance—renowned artistes underline the don’ts for people attending musical performances By Aditi Pai INDIA TODAY NEWSMAKER 2024: GUKESH & CO. The young grandmasters Gukesh Dommaraju is now the youngest-ever world champion, but that is just icing on the cake in India’s chess story. For the ‘golden generation’, 2024 was the year they did it all By Suhani Singh LIFESTYLE: EATING OUT The taste test: Asia’s new dining hotspots INDIA TODAY SPICE embarks on a gastronomic journey through some of the interesting restaurants launched in Asia in 2024 By Rupali Dean FROM THE ARCHIVES: BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY From the India Today archives (2004) | Bhopal gas tragedy: The midnight that turned a daily nightmare Forty years after one of the world’s deadliest gas disasters, hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste have been removed from the ill-fated Union Carbide plant By Neeraj Mishra Subscribe to the India Today Magazine Explore interesting insights! Follow our WhatsApp Channel for the exclusive stories and engaging content! Click here to follow us