Government's WhatsApp chatbot to become a one-stop-destination to access slew of official documentsThe service is expected to be formally launched in the next few weeks.
07 Mar, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
NRI Helpdesk: How long can I stay outside the US without losing my Green Card?For our NRI readers, we have started an immigration helpdesk. Write to us at nri.economictimes@gmail.com and our team of experts will addre...
26 Feb, 2022, 07.14 PM IST
Govt taking to WhatsApp to deliver citizen services fasterWhile Covid-related services such as booking vaccination slots, downloading certificates and finding other resources dominate the list, sev...
14 Feb, 2022, 08.09 AM IST
Delhi government launches COVID-19 helpline on WhatsAppTo use the “Delhi Government Helpdesk” on WhatsApp, users need to save the number +91 11 2230 7145 on their phone contacts and send ‘Hi’ as...
08 Sep, 2021, 06.20 PM IST
Amazon and Flipkart keep it discreet; crypto players suggest regulatorIndependence Day ecommerce sales in India were muted this year. Read on to find out why.
25 Aug, 2021, 07.03 AM IST
Khatabook’s $100M bonanza; offices set for Covid makeoverFrom Khatabook's new funding round, to the post-pandemic office layouts and WhatsApp adding support for vaccine appointments, here's a quic...
24 Aug, 2021, 07.07 PM IST
Indians can now book Covid-19 vaccination appointments on WhatsAppMyGov Corona Helpdesk on WhatsApp allows users to locate their nearest covid vaccination centre and book appointments. Users will now be ab...
24 Aug, 2021, 09.24 AM IST
Covid-19 volunteers on social media keep hope alive in darkest hourCovid-19 volunteers on Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp say requests and pleas for assistance are still coming in but were now moving from th...
21 May, 2021, 10.20 AM IST
WhatsApp Chatbot ‘MyGov Corona Helpdesk’ surpasses 30 million users in IndiaWhatsApp said this API-based helpline was made available to all WhatsApp users for free in English and Hindi language with the aim to flatt...
23 Mar, 2021, 06.31 PM IST
15 new Covid-19 cases reported in Karnataka, total 247He said, according to statistics that the government has, Karnataka's rate of positive cases is 2.5 per cent, while Kerala is 2.63 per cent...
16 Apr, 2020, 08.57 AM IST
Get your coronavirus info right: Facebook launches Messenger Chatbot to counter fake newsThe tech company has collaborated with Health Ministry and MyGov to raise awareness.
28 Mar, 2020, 12.29 PM IST
'Karuna' to poor is answer to corona: PM Narendra ModiEach citizen should try to help nine poor families during the 21 days of lockdown, PM Modi has said and likened the fight against the Covid...
26 Mar, 2020, 08.57 AM IST
Govt launches chatbot on WhatsApp to create awareness about coronavirus, curb misinformationWith fears around coronavirus fuelling rumours and misinformation on social media, the government has launched a chatbot on messaging platf...
22 Mar, 2020, 01.07 AM IST
Covid-19 pandemic: Govt talks to Facebook, Google, WhatsApp for virus information blitzThe US-based search giant will send close to 300 million notifications a day to users containing information on the pandemic, a senior offi...
20 Mar, 2020, 07.23 AM IST