- Middle East
Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp, Google Play after two years
Iranian authorities on Wednesday, December 25, lifted a ban on Meta’s instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play, marking a first step in easing internet restrictions. This comes after the decision was…
- Hyderabad
Digital arrest video call: Woman working in Hyderabad IT company forced to strip
Hyderabad: In an incident, a young woman from northern India, who works in an IT company in Hyderabad, was forced to strip during a digital arrest scam video call. It came to…
- News
Meta platforms face major outages: Facebook, Instagram, & WhatsApp down
Mumbai: Thousands of users worldwide reported outages on Meta Platforms’ services, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, on December 11. According to Downdetector, over 50,000 users reported issues with Facebook, where many…
- Technology
WhatsApp to stop working on multiple phones
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app by Meta, will soon discontinue support for certain phones, marking another step in its commitment to enhancing the user experience. Starting May 5, 2025, WhatsApp will no…
- India
I4C blocks 1,700 Skype IDs & 59,000 WhatsApp accounts for cyber fraud
New Delhi: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a wing of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has identified and blocked more than 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for…
- Technology
WhatsApp introduces voice message transcripts feature
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called voice message transcripts and voice messages can now be transcribed into text, “to help you keep up with conversations no matter what…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh plans to offer 100 citizen services on WhatsApp
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh will soon usher in WhatsApp governance with the government working to roll out at least 100 services through the free messaging and calling app. Chairing a meeting here, Chief…
- Kerala
Kerala IAS officers’ WhatsApp group triggers controversy
A WhatsApp group of IAS officers in Kerala has led to a controversy as it was exclusive to “Malyli” (Keralite) officers. The group titled “Mallu Hindu Officers” was reportedly administered by Kerala…
- Business
WhatsApp bans more than 85L accounts in India in September
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp banned more than 85 lakh “bad” accounts in India in the month of September for violating its policies. Between September 1-September 30, the company banned 8,584,000 accounts and…
- Technology
Now filter chats with customised lists on WhatsApp
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp on Thursday made it easier to organise messages filling up users’ inbox, which will help them keep track of conversations with family members, work colleagues, college friends and…
- News
Meta lays off employees across teams at WhatsApp, Instagram & more
New Delhi: Social media giant Meta has laid off employees across multiple teams, including at WhatsApp and Instagram, as part of an apparent restructuring exercise, reports said on Thursday. Meta did not…
- Middle East
Now, book Hala Taxi through WhatsApp in Dubai
In a move to streamline the booking process, Hala Taxis, a partnership between Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem, on Wednesday, September 11, launched new service that allows commuters to book rides through…
- India
Principal held for deleting Ganesh Chaturthi post from Kota school’s WhatsApp group
Kota: A government school principal was arrested here after he allegedly deleted Ganesh Chaturthi greetings posted on the school WhatsApp group, which triggered protests by people of the village, officials said on…
- India
Breaking free from digital dominance of West: Case for Indian-owned messaging platform
New Delhi: In an article written by Rebecca Kern published in Politico in 2024, it was alleged that WhatsApp had been operating for over eight months worldwide without explicit election-disinformation policies. While…
- Hyderabad
69 yr old man from Hyderabad duped of Rs 35.36L in investment scam
Hyderabad: A 69-year-old businessman from Hyderabad fell victim to a stock market investment scam, losing Rs 35.36 lakh to cyber fraudsters. According to the police, the scam began when the victim received…
