Psychology says people who always use GPS while driving even when they know the way are not forgetful: Why they trust certainty more than memoryPsychology suggests that people who always use GPS while driving are rarely forgetful. They are often responding to the way the modern brai...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addictionThe EU believes a digital euro is the answer to cutting its addiction to US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard as well as Apple Pay a...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.00 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
Kunal Shah is WhatsApp CEO as Meta leads $900 million financing in CredMeta enters the cap table of fintech co-valued at $4.5 billion post-money; Miten Sampat is interim CEO. The funding comprises about $400 mi...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Kunal Shah heads to Meta; New-age IPO playbookHappy Tuesday! Kunal Shah has taken over as WhatsApp's chief, while Meta backs Cred in a major funding deal. This and more in today’s ETtec...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
NPCI plans to enable unified e-mandate tracking for all UPI appsThe National Payments Corporation of India is set to unify UPI e-mandate management for all third-party apps, allowing users to view subscr...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Meet Kunal Shah, serial entrepreneur and Meta's pick to lead WhatsAppIndian tech entrepreneur Kunal Shah is set to lead WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging platform, succeeding Will Cathcart. Shah, the fo...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
Psychology says people who take the same route every day aren't boring, they may be reducing mental overload in a stressful worldPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal hidden emotional needs. The route itself is rarely the real story. The relief it cr...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Filing pension complaints gets easier as PFRDA rolls out AI-enabled Pension Sahayak: Key features explainedPFRDA has launched Pension Sahayak, an AI-powered platform simplifying pension grievance redressal. This upgrade from the old CGMS offers w...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Aadhaar app tops 3.1 crore downloads; 40 lakh users update mobile numbersIndia's new Aadhaar mobile app has seen tremendous success, with over 31 million downloads in just five months. This user-friendly applicat...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
The smartphone is becoming India’s most important financial advisorIndia's financial landscape is rapidly digitizing, with smartphones becoming central to everyday money management. Once separate, banking a...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
PhonePe wallet inactivity fees do not affect bank accounts or UPI transactionsPhonePe clarifies inactivity fees apply solely to its prepaid wallet, not linked bank accounts or UPI transactions. Users receiving notific...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
PM Kisan 23rd instalment released: If your bank account is not credited, know why and what to do, how to check beneficiary statusPM Kisan eKYC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed the 23rd instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi to over 9.44 crore beneficiaries. Fa...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
PhonePe wallet inactive? You will now be fined for not using itPhonePe is now charging a Rs 100 quarterly fee for inactive wallets. This fee applies if users have not made any financial transactions thr...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
PhonePe, Google Pay duopoly weakens as market share slips below 80%IPO-bound PhonePe saw its market share slip marginally to 46.3% in May, from 46.5% in the same month last year, while Google Pay’s share fe...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
OpenDoor India operations closure: Who is Kaz Nejatian, CEO of US real estate tech firm who fired 250 employees?OpenDoor India operations shutdown: Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian confirmed the shutdown of the company's India operations, impacting approxima...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Delhi Traffic Police ties up with navigation platforms to provide real-time road alertsDelhi Traffic Police is collaborating with navigation platforms to integrate real-time traffic restrictions and diversions directly into po...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST