- India
Indian cyber agency flags WhatsApp ‘hijack’
New Delhi: Indian cyber security agency CERT-In has flagged a vulnerability in the WhatsApp “device-linking” feature that enables attackers to take “complete” control of an account, including access to real-time messages, photos,…
- India
Thane senior citizen loses Rs 1.06 crore in investment fraud
Thane: A 78-year-old man from Maharashtra’s Thane city has allegedly been duped of Rs 1.06 crore in an online investment fraud after being lured with promises of lucrative returns, police said on…
- India
Painting contractor loses over Rs 4L as cyber fraudster hacks his WhatsApp account
Mumbai: A painting contractor lost Rs 4.31 lakh as a cyber fraudster allegedly hacked his WhatsApp account after sending an image of a woman, police said on Thursday. The incident came to…
- India
Man murders estranged wife, posts selfie as WhatsApp status
Coimbatore: A 32-year-old man brutally hacked his estranged wife at a women’s hostel and posted his selfie with her body as WhatsApp status, police said on Monday. The incident left the inmates…
- Technology
Govt orders WhatsApp, Telegram, other apps to block access without active SIM
New Delhi: The Indian government has issued a major directive that could change how millions of people use popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, ShareChat, JioChat, Arattai, and Josh.…
- Telangana
Telangana students can now access MeeSeva services on WhatsApp
Hyderabad: In a significant step for digital governance, Telangana has started offering MeeSeva services to students on WhatsApp. Using the services, students across the state can now obtain academic documents with ease.…
- India
Mumbai Police alert after threat warns of 34 vehicle bombs with 400 kg RDX
Mumbai: The Mumbai police are on alert after receiving a threat message claiming 14 terrorists had entered the city with 400 kilograms of RDX that had been planted in 34 vehicles, an…
- Hyderabad
HYDRAA rejects RTI applications, Hyderabad activists allege law violation
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has been accused of violating the Right to Information Act (RTI) 2005 by rejecting applications filed by social activists Dr. Lubna Sarwath…
- Telangana
SC/ST Act not applicable to pvt WhatsApp, email exchanges: Telangana HC
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has ruled that incidents occurring within four walls, through WhatsApp messages, or via private emails, do not fall under the definition of “public place” and hence cannot…
- World
Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp & Telegram, latest step to control internet
Moscow: Russian authorities announced Wednesday they were “partially” restricting calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet. In a statement, government…
- India
Two arrested in Maharashtra for discussing ‘jihad’ in WhatsApp group
Mumbai: Two members of a WhatsApp group were arrested following a joint operation by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh police in Thane district on Monday, August 4, on charges of alleged radicalising people…
- India
Pune village erupts in communal violence over WhatsApp post; 18 held so far
Communal violence was witnessed after an irate mob vandalised properties and indulged in arson in Yavat village of Maharashtra‘s Pune district on Friday afternoon (August 1) over an objectionable WhatsApp status allegedly…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad collector launches WhatsApp service for public grievances
Hyderabad: Hyderabad collector Harichandana Dasari has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp grievance redressal system. Citizens can now voice their concerns by messaging 74166 87878. Hyderabad collector’s WhatsApp service ends office visits The service…
- Featured News
Handwritten letters were an art form; their absence is being missed
In these days of WhatsApp and emails, the art of letter writing has almost died out. There are probably very few people who have the ability to write well composed letters using…
- Telangana
TGSRTC to introduce WhatsApp ticketing, digital bus passes soon
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is set to introduce WhatsApp ticketing and digital bus passes, offering passengers a faster and more convenient way to travel. Under the Automatic Fare…
