Kunal Shah named WhatsApp global CEO as Meta takes $900 million stake 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...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
BHIM Payments App transaction volumes triple in year: OfficialBHIM Payments App witnessed a remarkable surge, with transaction volumes tripling between June 2025 and May 2026, reaching 244 million mont...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Meta makes a $900 million super-app move in IndiaCred founder Kunal Shah, a philosophy graduate, built his platform on exclusivity for high credit scorers, now processing over 40% of India...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Meta’s Chris Cox sought Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp advice - then made him leaderMeta Chief Product Officer Chris Cox reached out to Shah directly in the spring, seeking advice on picking the future leader of WhatsApp. C...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
WhatsApp's future may not be invented in US but in India, one transaction at a timeMeta’s $900 million investment in Cred and the reported appointment of founder Kunal Shah to a global role at WhatsApp marks a significant ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Why Meta’s Cred investment matters for WhatsApp Pay in IndiaMeta's substantial investment in Cred and appointing its founder Kunal Shah as global head of WhatsApp signals a major push into India's fi...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
In 1925, inventor created bizarre 'Isolator' helmet that promised superhuman focus and came with its own oxygen supplyImagine a giant wooden helmet from 1925, designed to block out noise and visual distractions for ultimate focus. Inventor Hugo Gernsback's ...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.10 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 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
The 'Boss Scam': I4C warns of cyber fraud targeting CEOs, firmsCybercriminals are employing a new 'Boss Scam' to defraud companies. Impersonating regulators, they send malicious files via email or Whats...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Reddit hit by outage as users flag app, website issues on DowndetectorReddit outage: Users experienced significant disruptions on Monday, with over 3,100 outage reports flooding Downdetector. The surge, primar...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Aldi blind boxes giveaway in US: Check release date, how it works, and what shoppers can expect in 'mystery' boxesFree Aldi Blind Box: Aldi is launching a limited-time blind box giveaway in the US, offering shoppers free mystery grocery bundles. From Ju...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
'Boss Scam' alert: Cybercriminals hijack executives' WhatsApp accounts to trick staff into transferring moneyA new cyber fraud, the 'Boss Scam,' is targeting top executives, according to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. Criminals are sen...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.36 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
SSC CGL 2026 application deadline today at ssc.gov.in; Check how to apply for 12,256 vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fee, and moreToday, June 22, 2026, marks the final opportunity to apply for the Staff Selection Commission's CGL Examination 2026, offering 12,256 Group...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Indian developers set to incorporate Apple's latest tools in their app offeringsIndian app developers are set to integrate Apple's latest innovations, including AI-powered Siri and Xcode upgrades, to boost productivity ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Google rolls out Android 17: New AI tools, Screen Reactions, Gemini upgrades, privacy features and moreGoogle's Android 17 update brings a host of new features, including enhanced multitasking with 'Bubbles' and simplified content creation vi...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST