- India
WhatsApp username feature row: Meta replies to govt notice
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has submitted its reply to the government’s notice on the “username” feature, and the response is being examined, sources said on Thursday, July 9. The Centre issued a…
- Mobile
WhatsApp username feature: Meta gets three more days to respond
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has been granted more time to submit its response on the contentious ‘username’ feature and assured the government that it will not roll it out in India until…
- Bangalore
NDA leaders allege ‘mass irregularities’ in Karnataka SIR
Bengaluru: A delegation of NDA leaders on Monday, July 6, submitted a formal complaint to Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukumar, alleging “massive irregularities” in the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in…
- India
HC quashes FIR against woman for dressing dog as Lord Krishna
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed a first information (FIR) registered against a Hoshiarpur woman who was booked for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by dressing her pet dog as Lord…
- Technology
WhatsApp explains username feature amid government concerns
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has come out with a detailed set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the controversial username feature, outlining details on how it plans to address concerns around impersonation,…
- India
Govt seeks explanation from Meta on WhatsApp username feature
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday, July 1, slapped a notice on Meta over the controversial username feature on WhatsApp in India and warned it not to roll it out until consultations…
- India
Why has WhatsApp rolled out usernames by ditching phone numbers?
New Delhi: WhatsApp on Monday, June 29, began allowing users worldwide to reserve usernames, a feature that will let people connect on the messaging platform without sharing their phone numbers, the Meta-owned company…
- Hyderabad
Removed from WhatsApp chat, Hyderabad woman approaches police
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad woman, after being kicked out of a residents’ WhatsApp group chat, approached the local police, asking to be added back again, alleging mental harassment. She filed a complaint at…
- Hyderabad
WhatsApp helps reunite missing child with father in an hour
Hyderabad: WhatsApp groups have helped the Attapur police in reuniting a missing child with his father within an hour of his disappearance on Muharram. According to the statement of Attapur police to…
- Telangana
Boss scam: Telangana cyber bureau warns of CEO impersonation fraud
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has sounded an alert over a fast-spreading fraud in which cybercriminals impersonate senior executives and government officials to dupe employees into making unauthorised financial transfers, a…
- Hyderabad
Fake Barclays WhatsApp group dupes Hyderabad man of Rs 1.22 cr
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Cybercrime Police on Wednesday, June 24, arrested two people for their role in a Rs 1.22 crore investment fraud, in which the accused operated bank mule accounts to help criminals…
- Bangalore
Suspected Pakistan terror operative held in Karnataka
Davangere: A man suspected of having links with a Pakistan-based terror organisation was arrested in this district, police said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as 20-year-old Suhail, is a native of Uttar…
- Business
Kunal Shah steps down as CRED CEO to lead WhatsApp
New Delhi: Fintech platform CRED on Monday, June 22, said it will raise Rs 8,550 crore in a funding round led by Meta, a mega deal that will see its founder, Kunal…
- Telangana
Telangana launches school education services on WhatsApp
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Friday, June 19, launched School Education Services on WhatsApp, which, it said, will benefit more than 18 lakh students by relaying important information and regular updates. The…
- News
NEET: NTA issues advisory; shares admit card updates on WhatsApp
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday, June 19, said that it is sending reminder SMS messages, emails, and WhatsApp notifications to candidates, urging them to download their admit cards…
