In a sweeping crackdown on online platforms, the Nepal government has banned 26 major social media services including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram for failing to register with national authorities. Critics say the move is aimed at silencing dissent and marks a dangerous erosion of digital freedom in the country.
Music producer KMKZ has accused Indian music label T-Series and composer duo Sachet-Parampara of using his beat in Raanjhan without permission or credit. The song from Kriti Sanon’s OTT film Do Patti has over 33 crore views on YouTube and 290 million streams on Spotify. KMKZ is now demanding public recognition and a plaque, claiming all attempts to contact T-Series were ignored.
Instagram has updated its eligibility criteria for Live broadcasts. As of August 2025, users must now have at least 1,000 followers to access the Live feature. This change aims to curb misuse, promote responsible streaming, and protect the platform’s community from abuse and harmful content.
