India weighs legal curbs on WhatsApp usernames over impersonation risks: SourcesNew Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Explained: Why Paisalo Digital shares hit 20% upper circuit on WednesdayPaisalo Digital shares hit the 20% upper circuit after the company announced that promoter shareholding increased to 46.72% in Q1FY27 from ...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
US Justice Department directs prosecutors to prioritize 'birth tourism' following court rulingThe U.S. Justice Department is now prioritizing investigations into "birth tourism" schemes, directing federal prosecutors to pursue crimin...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
What are plastic landmines, and can AI help detect it? Researchers develop AI method to identify hidden explosives using dronesA new study explains how researchers developed a machine-learning system that uses drones and AI to detect plastic landmines that are diffi...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Binance intercepts $10.5 billion in frauds using AI, invests $300 million per year in complianceBinance said its AI-powered compliance systems intercepted $10.53 billion in potential fraud between 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, wh...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Fibe parent files draft papers with Sebi for IPO; aims to garner Rs 750-cr via fresh issueDigital lending platform Fibe's parent company, Social Worth Technologies, is set to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company a...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
NPCI turns to AI to stop frauds from siphoning off moneyIndia's banking sector is set to gain a powerful new weapon against digital fraud. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has in...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
ED questions CMRL Joint MD again in CMRL-Exalogic money laundering probeThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has questioned Sharan S Kartha, Joint Managing Director of CMRL, for the second time in a money laundering...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Centre eases metrology rules for first-time violators; says fix it first, face action laterUnder the Legal Metrology Act, businesses can address minor first-time procedural errors without incurring immediate penalties. The newly i...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Treat internal financial controls as business necessity, not as compliance burden: ICAI officialStrong internal financial controls are crucial for businesses, not just for compliance, according to the ICAI President. He emphasized that...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Tiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine. Now, they can listen to silent whales. Here's howTiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine as researchers have found that these underwater communication cabl...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.28 AM IST
Canada tightens scrutiny of language tests in immigration under new fraud-detection rulesCanada has tightened its immigration language test checks, implementing new verification procedures from June 23, 2026, to combat fraud. Im...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 530 cr for intelligent transport system in ChennaiChennai is set to revolutionize its traffic management with a Rs 500 crore intelligent transport system. Funded by a loan from Japan, the p...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
WhatsApp 'Boss' Scam: Employees opened a ZIP file sent by 'manager' and lost Rs 3.5 crore; here’s how this dangerous fraud is targeting company officialsWhatsApp Boss Scam: Two Indian companies have collectively lost nearly Rs 3.5 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving malicious zip ...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Explained | What is the 'Boss Scam' and how hackers are using CEOs' WhatsApp accounts to steal moneyA sophisticated 'Boss Scam' is targeting Indian companies, with cybercriminals hijacking executives' WhatsApp accounts to authorise fraudul...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST