From BBM to Threema: How messaging apps fuel JK terror networksTerrorists in Jammu and Kashmir are using encrypted apps for communication. Interrogation of a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative revealed the use o...
10 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
UP smart meters relief: Prepaid electricity bills cancelled; Check new billing cycle & disconnection rules hereUP Smart Meter (Google Trends): Uttar Pradesh government has discontinued the mandatory prepaid system for smart electricity meters. Follow...
07 May, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
'We will ruin your career': Techie harassed by startup HR after quitting, but he holds a 'secret' that could destroy the founder's lifeA junior AI engineer's resignation from a local startup has spiraled into a high-stakes legal standoff. After facing aggressive harassment ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
WhatsApp’s new update outshines Apple’s RCS upgrade on iPhone—here's what the new feature isWhatsApp is rolling out new features that enhance user privacy. Users can now set up usernames, eliminating the need to share phone numbers...
14 Apr, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
WhatsApp now lets you hide your location from other parties on callThe new option hides your IP address from the other party by relaying calls through WhatsApp Servers, ensuring that other parties in the ca...
09 Nov, 2023, 03.50 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins WhatsApp Channels, shares picture of new ParliamentPrime Minister Narendra Modi has joined WhatsApp Channels, allowing users to receive updates directly from him. WhatsApp Channels, launched...
19 Sep, 2023, 06.08 PM IST
How WhatsApp's new security feature 'Device Verification' protects your account from malwareThe Device Verification requires no action or additional steps from users to protect their account.
14 Apr, 2023, 11.37 AM IST
WhatsApp announces new proxy support feature to bypass internet shutdownsWhatsApp said proxy support on the app is now officially available for users with the latest version.
06 Jan, 2023, 11.23 AM IST
WhatsApp back in service: Meta fixes glitch after 2 hours of global outageOn Tuesday, WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, suddenly stopped working for everyone across various countries. Users saw many error messa...
25 Oct, 2022, 04.49 PM IST
WhatsApp to offer in-app purchases, cloud hosting servicesWhatsApp will enable businesses sell products inside WhatsApp via Facebook Shops, an online store launched in May to offer a unified shoppi...
22 Oct, 2020, 06.41 PM IST
WhatsApp's new status: Will follow RBI norms on dataFacebook-owned messaging platform working on a plan to store payments data of Indian users on servers within the country.
09 Apr, 2019, 07.28 AM IST
WhatsApp says backup messages on Google Drive not encryptedMessages you back up aren't protected by WhatsApp end-to-end encryption while in Google Drive.
28 Aug, 2018, 12.40 PM IST
Here's how WhatsApp plans to curb the spread of fake news on its platformWith over 200 million users, India is the largest market for WhatsApp that has about 1.3 billion users globally.
22 Aug, 2017, 11.29 AM IST
Looking for ways to minimise fake news on platform: WhatsAppWith over 200 million users, India is the largest market for WhatsApp that has about 1.3 billion users globally.
21 Aug, 2017, 06.31 PM IST
Delhi HC orders WhatsApp to scrub off user data once the app is uninstalledThe judges asked WhatsApp to delete information of users who do not want to remain on it and not share any information with FB after the ac...
24 Sep, 2016, 02.50 AM IST
New policy does not infringe on users' privacy: WhatsApp to Delhi High CourtWhen a user deletes his or her WhatsApp account, the information of that person is no longer retained on its servers, the company claimed b...
21 Sep, 2016, 06.17 PM IST
Use Whatsapp on Android? Your chats are not so secureA Dutch security consultant has found that WhatsApp chat logs saved on the SD card of an Android phone can be read by other apps.
13 Mar, 2014, 01.16 PM IST