Predators Have Used Roblox to Groom Children for Sexual Abuse
NB, News Briefings, April 2026 Vishal Arora NB, News Briefings, April 2026 Vishal Arora

Predators Have Used Roblox to Groom Children for Sexual Abuse

The Roblox gaming platform, widely used by children under 13 and estimated to have tens of millions of users in India, has come under increasing legal and regulatory scrutiny following documented cases in which its social features have been used by predators to groom children for sexual abuse. Children and parents in India, one of Roblox’s fastest growing markets, need to take note and act to protect themselves.

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What Actually Works in Today’s Job Market? A Guide for Young Professionals
NB, News Briefings, January 2026 Vishal Arora NB, News Briefings, January 2026 Vishal Arora

What Actually Works in Today’s Job Market? A Guide for Young Professionals

A software engineer, Marmik Patel, applied to hundreds of jobs without success before changing his approach. By building products and networking in person, he eventually drew interest from over 80 recruiters, he shared on X. Does this suggest that traditional methods like mass online applications are no longer effective in competitive markets where access to opportunity is unevenly distributed?

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Algorithms Now Decide Wages, Work, Punishment in India’s App Economy
NB, News Briefings, December 2025 Vishal Arora NB, News Briefings, December 2025 Vishal Arora

Algorithms Now Decide Wages, Work, Punishment in India’s App Economy

A new study on gig workers employed through digital platforms has found that app-based companies are using algorithms to make decisions about pay, work assignments and punishment without offering any explanation or way to appeal. The system deprives workers of basic rights, treats them as disposable and creates conditions that must be called out as unjust and dangerous.

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Should the Government Be Allowed to Track Our Location Without Consent?
NB, News Briefings, December 2025 Vishal Arora NB, News Briefings, December 2025 Vishal Arora

Should the Government Be Allowed to Track Our Location Without Consent?

The central government is weighing a proposal to require smartphone manufacturers to keep satellite-based location tracking permanently active on all devices sold in the country. This would allow law enforcement and investigative agencies to access our precise, real-time location data, a step no other country has taken so far.

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Your WhatsApp and Telegram Will Soon Lock Without Active SIM
NB, News Briefings, November 2025 Vishal Arora NB, News Briefings, November 2025 Vishal Arora

Your WhatsApp and Telegram Will Soon Lock Without Active SIM

The government has announced a sweeping rule that will affect how you use apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others. These apps will stop working the moment you remove your SIM card, switch phones, or try to access them on a second device without the SIM. The rule gives the government the power to link all your communication activity to your physical identity and location at all times, with no clear safeguards.

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How AI Is Changing Work Habits, Aspirations Among Young Indian Employees
NB, News Briefings, November 2025 Vishal Arora NB, News Briefings, November 2025 Vishal Arora

How AI Is Changing Work Habits, Aspirations Among Young Indian Employees

The Indian workplace is undergoing a major psychological and structural reset, and artificial intelligence is at the heart of it. A new study shows that employees now use AI not only to work more efficiently, but also as a daily companion, career guide and thinking partner. This is especially true for younger professionals who are redefining what success, identity and purpose mean in their careers.

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Govt Limits Who Can Issue Internet Takedown Orders, But Questions Remain
NB, News Briefings, October 2025 Vishal Arora NB, News Briefings, October 2025 Vishal Arora

Govt Limits Who Can Issue Internet Takedown Orders, But Questions Remain

The central government has restricted the number of officials authorised to order the removal of online content from social media platforms and websites, departing from its earlier policy that allowed thousands of officers to issue such directions. While the change appears to promote accountability, it leaves unresolved the concern that a government-run effort to combat “misinformation” could also silence legitimate reporting, commentary and political critique.

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