Air India Express fully restores flights to West AsiaAir India Express has fully reinstated its West Asia flight network, including services to Oman and Kuwait, following a temporary halt due ...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
How protective is a username shield?WhatsApp's proposed usernames are seen as a weak privacy enhancement, potentially aiding bad actors and clashing with Indian law enforcemen...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
European nations now believe some Hormuz fees are InevitableLeading European nations now acknowledge potential fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a shift in stance following the US-Iran ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
WhatsApp usernames safe from scams, impersonation? Meta issues FAQs amid government scrutinyWhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The company has released an FAQ ad...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Air India Express restores all West Asia flights, resumes Salalah and Kuwait servicesAir India Express has fully restored its West Asia flight network, reinstating services to Salalah and Kuwait. Flights to Salalah resumed o...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernamesWhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....
02 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Centre asks Meta to pause WhatsApp username rollout; seeks reply in three daysIt has directed Meta to furnish a detailed explanation of the feature within three days. The company has been asked not to roll out the fea...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
WhatsApp pushes back on privacy concerns over username featureWhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app storeSouth Korea's antitrust watchdog has accused Google of abusing its dominance in the Android app market. The Korea Fair Trade Commission all...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz: ReportIran is determined to gain international recognition for its control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the right to levy fees on ships. ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Iran and Oman push Strait of Hormuz fee proposal despite Washington oppositionIran and Oman are pushing for payments from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move opposed by Washington. This proposal, inspired by...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansionOman Air is launching a new route to Singapore, aiming to tap into the city-state's appeal as a growing tourist destination. This expansion...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app storeSouth Korea's antitrust regulator alleged on Wednesday that Alphabet's Google abused its dominant position in the Android app marketplace t...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spotThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Oman clarifies existing rules on foreign property ownershipOman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has clarified that recent residency law changes do not grant foreigners expanded property own...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near OmanIran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a s...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Oman eases residency rules for foreign investors, expands family sponsorship eligibilityOman is boosting its appeal to foreign investors and property buyers with significant reforms to its residency laws. New "Owner Visas" simp...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST