WhatsApp says claims of people reserving popular, well-known usernames falseThe rebuttal came as part of a set of FAQs released by the Meta-owned messaging platform around its contentious username feature - which is...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Maharashtra puts new RTI Rules on hold after Hazare's agitation threatChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asked the Chief Commissioner of RTI stay on the new Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026, foll...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens on fifth day of fast as CJP protest gathers momentumActivist Sonam Wangchuk's health is declining on his fifth day of hunger strike, with low blood sugar and pressure. The Cockroach Janata Pa...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Sam Altman wants to give a 5% OpenAI stake to the US government: ReportOpenAI is reportedly exploring a 5% equity stake for the U.S. government, a move aimed at easing political concerns and fostering ties with...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
PM Modi marching to 'environmental disaster' in Great Nicobar: Congress leader Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized Prime Minister Modi's Great Nicobar Island Project, labeling it an "environmental disaster." H...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
US in talks with AI companies for voluntary model standardsThe U.S. government is in advanced talks with AI companies to create voluntary standards for the release of new models, with an announcemen...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
SoftBank renews talks for $10 billion loan against OpenAI stake, adds concessionsTo make lenders more comfortable, the Japanese technology investor is offering to guarantee repayment of the loan, giving banks recourse to...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.47 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
India weighs legal curbs on WhatsApp usernames over impersonation risks: SourcesNew Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Plea in SC refers to 'Rs 370 biryani' remark at standup comedy show, seeks regulatory frameworkA Supreme Court plea seeks a regulatory framework for digital content, including stand-up comedy and AI, following a controversial "Rs 370 ...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Kerala Assembly urges Centre to withdraw proposed FCRA amendmentsKerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding the Centre withdraw proposed FCRA amendments, citing severe impacts on voluntary ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Nearly half of Indian households need electrical upgrades for EV charging: ReportA significant portion of Indian homes need electrical upgrades to safely charge electric vehicles, a new study reveals. This infrastructure...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Solvency buffers at insurers thinning; general insurance sector more of a concernThe Reserve Bank of India's latest report highlights concerns over thinning capital in the insurance sector. While life insurers remain com...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
'This could be a disaster': From Ankur Warikoo to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, why India's startup leaders are worried about Kunal Shah's first move at WhatsAppWhatsApp's new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, has raised significant concerns about potential i...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Ram temple donation row: SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking fair probeThe Supreme Court has deferred an urgent plea seeking a time-bound probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations. Justices M M Su...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST