Username feature carries serious risks of cybercrime: IT Secy on notices to WhatsApp, othersThe comment assumes significance as the government has shot-off notices this week questioning WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal about the usern...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source saysIndia has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations for safeguards on features allowing anonymous messag...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Username row: After WhatsApp, IT Ministry sends notice to Telegram, SignalSources said that in the notice to Telegram, the government has asked the platform why it should be allowed to retain the username feature....
03 Jul, 2026, 07.10 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
Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv injures five, hits residential buildingsKyiv faced a brutal overnight assault with drones and missiles, striking residential buildings and igniting a hotel on a prominent boulevar...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.04 PM 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
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish…' - why protecting what you love is life's hardest taskQuote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II highlighted the enduring truth that building and cherishing are far harder than destroying. This mes...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Albert Camus: ‘At 30 a man should know himself like the palm of his hand, know…’ - Men’s search for meaning simplified by the French philosopherQuote of the Day by Albert Camus highlights the profound importance of honest self-awareness. True maturity, he suggests, lies not in accum...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Lights, camera, AI: For entertainment companies, a prompt may come with copyright headacheIndian entertainment firms are heavily investing in AI for content creation, but a lack of clear copyright laws is creating significant own...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Ukraine, Russia airstrikes kill 5, wound dozensUkraine reported Russian strikes killed two and injured over 20, with significant damage to civilian infrastructure. In retaliation, Ukrain...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Telegram vs MeitY: From takedown orders to temporary ban, a look at the history of clashes with the social media platformMeitY’s most severe platform-wide intervention latest flashpoint in long history of clashes between Telegram and authorities in India.
24 Jun, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp win; India bourses insulated from AI boomIn bagging the top job at WhatsApp, Cred’s Kunal Shah has done what no Indian entrepreneur could do. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
23 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
India 'proactively monitoring' Telegram over concerns about illegal content, government report showsAn Indian government investigation has revealed Telegram's extensive use for child abuse material and financial scams. The Home Ministry's ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Telegram back on Play Store after temporary nationwide block during NEET UG re-examTelegram is back on Google Play after a temporary Indian government block, lifted today. The messaging app faced a week-long ban due to all...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Telegram still not working in India? Users ask why platform remains blocked even after NEET-UG exam endsTelegram Kab Chalu Hoga: Telegram users across India are still grappling with access issues on June 23, with messages undelivered and the a...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
PPL India gets statutory backing for licensing sound recording rightsPhonographic Performance (PPL India), representing over 500 music labels, has officially received registration as a copyright society under...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Telegram ban: Delhi HC upholds India's temporary ban on WhatsApp rival ahead of NEET re-testThe Delhi High Court has backed the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram access until June 22. This measure aims to stop ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST