YouTube: News
YouTube paid over $8B to music industry in 2025
YouTube has announced that it paid over $8 billion to the music industry between July 2024 and July 2025.
14 MP children blinded after playing with 'desi firecracker gun'
This year's Diwali celebrations in Madhya Pradesh turned dangerous, with over 122 children hospitalized due to severe eye injuries after playing with the "carbide gun" or "desi firecracker gun."
YouTube now lets you set daily scrolling limit for Shorts
YouTube has introduced a new feature for its mobile app, aimed at helping users manage their time spent on Shorts.
YouTube's new tool helps creators protect themselves from AI deepfakes
YouTube has introduced a new feature, the "likeness detection" tool, to help creators protect their identities from AI-generated content.
Apple lawsuit moves forward as Jon Prosser misses deadline
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has accepted Apple's request to enter default against YouTuber Jon Prosser in a lawsuit filed in July.
MrBeast poses with SRK, Salman, Aamir; sparks collaboration rumors
YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has sent fans into a tizzy by posing with Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan.
Why YouTube faced a global outage today
YouTube and its associated services, YouTube Music and YouTube TV, experienced a major global outage today. The disruption affected over 800,000 users worldwide.
YouTube video player gets a fresh look: Check what's new
YouTube is getting a major makeover with a new video player design.
YouTube introduces dedicated mental health section for teens
YouTube has launched a new dedicated section for mental health and wellbeing content aimed at teenagers.
Spotify's video podcasts are coming to Netflix next year
Spotify has announced a strategic partnership with Netflix, bringing select video podcasts to the popular streaming platform.
YouTube raises concerns over Australia's social media ban for children
YouTube has warned that Australia's proposed ban on social media for kids under 16 may not make them any safer online.
Instagram considers bringing reels to your TV
Instagram is considering the development of a dedicated TV app, as part of its larger strategy to expand into video content.
YouTube's 'second chance' program allows banned creators to start afresh
YouTube has launched a new pilot program, giving some creators a second chance to start afresh on the platform.
'Scary times': MrBeast warns AI videos could threaten creators' livelihoods
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, the highest-paid creator on YouTube, has expressed concerns over the rapid rise of AI-generated videos.
India's richest YouTuber Tanmay Bhat? Comedian rubbishes claims
Tanmay Bhat, co-founder of the comedy collective All India Bakchod (AIB), has been declared India's richest YouTuber with a whopping net worth of ₹665 crore.
YouTube quietly removes Bollywood AI videos amid Abhishek-Aishwarya court battle
In a significant move, YouTube has removed hundreds of AI-generated videos featuring Bollywood actors amid celebrity couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's lawsuit regarding similar videos.
Bollywood goes after Google over AI videos: Everything we know
Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have filed a lawsuit against Google, demanding the removal of AI-generated videos that infringe on their intellectual property rights.
MrBeast defends 'Would You Risk Dying for $500,000' stunt video
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has defended his latest stunt video, Would You Risk Dying for $500,000 (over ₹4cr).
YouTube pays Trump $24.5M to settle lawsuit over channel suspension
YouTube has agreed to pay US President Donald Trump $24.5 million, settling a lawsuit he filed in 2021.
YouTube Premium Lite launched at ₹89/month: What does it include?
YouTube has launched its affordable 'Premium Lite' subscription plan in India, priced at ₹89 per month.
High-quality audio, faster playback: What's new for YouTube Premium subscribers
YouTube has announced a host of new features for its Premium subscribers.
YouTube is testing AI hosts to provide commentary on music
YouTube Music is testing a new feature that introduces AI hosts to provide relevant stories, fan trivia, and commentary about the music you're listening to.
Jimmy Kimmel's comeback episode scores best ratings in 10 years
Jimmy Kimmel's emotional return to late-night television on Tuesday night (US time) has broken records.
Paris Hilton embraces dog-mom avatar in 'Paris & Pups' series
Socialite and entrepreneur Paris Hilton has launched her first animated series, Paris & Pups. The show is based on her childhood nickname "Star" and features a young version of herself with her dogs.
YouTube's AI-based age detection system wrongly flags adults as teens
YouTube users are facing a major issue as thousands of accounts have been wrongly flagged as belonging to teenagers.
You can now hide pop-up recommendations on YouTube
YouTube has introduced a new feature that allows users to dismiss the pop-up recommendations that appear at the end of videos.
YouTube to reinstate channels banned for COVID-19, election misinformation
YouTube has announced plans to reinstate channels that were banned for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and elections.
Gemini AI starts rolling out to Google TVs
Google has announced the launch of its advanced AI chatbot, Gemini, for compatible models, starting with TCL's QM9K series TVs.
'Bad Girl' controversy: Director Varsha Bharath says, 'no regret'
Varsha Bharath, who made her directorial debut with Bad Girl, has spoken about the controversy surrounding her film.
Meta Connect 2025 today: How to watch and key expectations
Meta's Connect 2025, the company's biggest annual hardware conference, is set to kick off today at 5:00pm PT. That converts to 5:30am on Thursday for viewers in India.
YouTube Studio gets AI insights, collaboration options for creators
YouTube has unveiled a host of new features for its content creation platform, YouTube Studio. The updates are aimed at making the creative journey easier and more efficient for creators.
YouTube adds generative AI tools for Shorts creators
YouTube has announced a new suite of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its Shorts creators.
YouTube live streaming gets its biggest update yet
YouTube has announced a major update for its live streaming service, the biggest upgrade in its history.
Baba Ramdev reminds Farah Khan of Salman, here's why
Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently visited Baba Ramdev's ashram in Haridwar for her cooking vlog.
Shefali Jariwala's husband to launch YouTube channel in her memory
Parag Tyagi, the husband of late actor Shefali Jariwala, is set to launch a YouTube channel dedicated to their shared story.
Baba Ramdev shows Farah his chemical-less, sandalwood-scented 'jhopdi': Watch
Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan recently visited Haridwar to meet yoga guru and Patanjali co-founder Baba Ramdev for her YouTube series.
Karan Johar moves Delhi HC against people selling unauthorized merch
Filmmaker Karan Johar has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, seeking protection of his personality rights.
'Sitaare...' earned '20 times its normal business' on YouTube: Aamir
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan recently revealed that his film Sitaare Zameen Par, released on YouTube, earned "20 times its normal business" through pay-per-view.
YouTube now lets you dub your videos in multiple languages
YouTube has officially launched its multi-language audio feature for all creators, following a successful two-year pilot program.
Abhishek Bachchan follows Aishwarya's lead, files case over personality rights
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has approached the Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights. The plea alleges that certain rogue websites have been using his name and image without permission.
Pakistan tapping phones, using firewalls to spy on citizens: Amnesty
Pakistan is spying on its citizens using a phone-tapping system and a Chinese-built internet firewall, according to a report by Amnesty International.
Nepal protests turn deadly; Manisha Koirala calls it 'black day'
Nepal's recent protests against corruption and a government ban on social media platforms have turned deadly, with at least 20 people killed and over 250 injured.
Aishwarya Rai approaches court against misuse of her images
Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has approached the Delhi High Court to protect her personality rights and prevent the unauthorized use of her name, images, and AI-generated pornographic material.
Why this YouTuber has sued 'Bigg Boss 19's Tanya Mittal
YouTuber Balraj Singh has reportedly sent a legal notice to Bigg Boss 19 participant Tanya Mittal.
Nepal home minister resigns after Gen-Z protests leave 19 dead
Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lal Lekhak has resigned after violent protests in Kathmandu over a government ban on major social media platforms turned deadly, claiming 19 lives and leaving over 345 injured.
Why access to X, YouTube has been restricted in Turkey
Leading social media platforms like X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp are facing access restrictions in Turkey.
Massive protests erupt in Nepal after social media platforms blocked
Nepal has been rocked by massive protests after the government ordered internet service providers to block access to popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.
'Bengal Files': Calcutta HC dismisses plea by Bengali revolutionary's family
In a major relief for director Vivek Agnihotri, the Calcutta High Court on Monday dismissed a petition that sought to challenge the portrayal of freedom fighter Gopal Chandra Mukherjee alias "Gopal Patha" in his film The Bengal Files.
'Sesame Street' episodes to be available on YouTube in 2026
In a major development, YouTube has announced that it will now host the largest collection of Sesame Street episodes.
Before theatrical re-release, watch 'Twilight' films for free on YouTube
The Twilight Saga, starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, is set to stream all five films for free on YouTube.
Why Nepal just blocked Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, other social platforms
Nepal has ordered internet service providers to block access to major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.