Psychology says people who keep their phones face down through every meal, every meeting, and every quiet moment aren't being polite; they've quietly learned that the real drain isn't the notifications but the low-grade cost of being perpetually interruptibleResearch suggests flipping a phone face down during conversations offers more than just courtesy. Studies indicate this action helps manage...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
People who are obsessed with charging phones to 100% aren't doing it due to any phone addiction; studies say they are not addicted to their phones, they fear losing connectionMany people repeatedly charge their phones not due to addiction, but a deep-seated fear of being unreachable. This anxiety stems from the p...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
How India sparred with Telegram days ahead of blocking the appIndia's ban on Telegram stemmed from a dispute over alleged NEET exam paper leaks, with the government accusing the messaging platform of f...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Snap bets on AR glasses in post-smartphone raceSnap, the parent company of social network Snapchat, on Tuesday launched its Specs augmented reality glasses, a major bet by a struggling c...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Govt likely to clear Dixon-Vivo JV deal this monthThe government is set to approve the Dixon-Vivo joint venture this month. Dixon Technologies will hold a majority stake in this new venture...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
India Telegram Ban Update: Founder Pavel Durov says 'ban hasn't stopped anything, leaks just moved...'Telegram ban India: Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized India's temporary ban on the messaging app, arguing it punishes over 150 millio...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
In 1983, engineers squeezed a wireless conversation through a commercial cell network, and mobile phones started becoming realMobile communication transitioned from an engineering dream to public reality in 1983. The first US commercial cellular network began opera...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
CM DK Shivakumar hails Karnataka's dynamic economy; state registers 9.5% export growth in FY 2025-26Karnataka's economy is booming. Exports grew by 9.5 percent in the financial year 2025-26, reaching almost ₹19.7 lakh crore. The state lead...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Karnataka rolls out AI-powered attendance app for govt staffKarnataka has launched Kartavya, an AI-powered attendance system. This geofencing technology ensures employees are present at their workpla...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
UK Prime Minister Starmer plans social media ban for under-16sBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media for children under 16, alongside restrictions on gaming and livestr...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Guarantee schemes won’t stop, says Shivakumar; Will continue beyond 2028 polls, adds SiddaramaiahKarnataka's Congress government assures its guarantee schemes will continue. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated the ongoing verification d...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media appsBritain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young peo...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtainSince the Kremlin ratcheted up control over the internet this year, Russians have been turning to increasingly convoluted technical solutio...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar visits MLA K Shadakshari in Delhi hospital, wishes speedy recoveryKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar visited MLA K Shadakshari in a Delhi hospital. He also met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Karnataka concludes Elevate Nxt 2026, shortlists 256 deeptech startup finalistsKarnataka's IT/BT department has concluded its Elevate Nxt 2026 deeptech startup support program, selecting 256 firms from 983 national app...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Darul Uloom Deoband warns students against smartphones, threatens expulsionDarul Uloom Deoband has reinforced its ban on smartphones. Students caught with multimedia mobile phones face expulsion from the Islamic se...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.12 PM IST