India, Sept. 19 -- The European Union has proposed new age-based social media restrictions for children under 15 under its EU KIDS Act. Children under 13 would not be allowed to access social media, while those aged 13 to under 15 could use "mini accounts" set up and supervised by a parent or guardian, with limited features and a maximum one-hour daily limit. The rules would cover social media and video-sharing platforms, online games and AI companions and chatbots. The proposal was announced during European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg on Wednesday. The proposal also requires "safety by design" for minors, including curbs on addictive features. Fines couldreach 6% of a company's worldwide annual turnover. The proposal still requires approval through the EU legislative process. In India, there is no blanket age ban on social media yet. But the issue is before the Supreme Court in Just Rights for Children Alliance v. Union of India, a PIL seeking safeguards for minors on social media and other digital platforms, including verified parental consent and age verification. The SC sought the Centre's response on September 10. HTC...