PE-VCs push structural reboot; Cred backers’ Meta gainsHappy Friday! India’s PE-VC lobby is seeking a structural overhaul to woo foreign capital and fund managers. This and more in today’s ETtec...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
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
WhatsApp usernames’ India hiccup; Zepto’s unusual legal structureWhatsApp’s big bet on usernames has hit a regulatory speed bump in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
02 Jul, 2026, 07.55 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
'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
Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.01 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
How global scammers use US tech to fleece peopleIndian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Nancy Guthrie Update: Sheriff Chris Nanos breaks silence on ransom notes, clears air on investigation as mystery continuesPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has dismissed the credibility of a recent email in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case. The 84-year-old mo...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Children don't remember every lesson. They remember every humiliation...' A reminder that children carry the pain of humiliation longer than the advice behind itThe quote of the day widely attributed to Maya Angelou highlights the lasting emotional impact adults' words and actions can have on childr...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as top illicit opium source; NCB flags India riskMyanmar has become the world's top source of illicit opium, surpassing Afghanistan due to its ongoing civil war and economic crisis. This s...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Jeffrey Epstein files: Who is Leon Black? Why is billionaire investor in trouble?Epstein files: Lawmakers emerged from the closed-door voluntary interview with Black saying he refused to answer questions about non-disclo...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Roman Emperor Trajan: “If I fulfil my duties, use [the sword] for me; if I fail… – Inspiring lessons on leadership, accountability, justice, integrity and why with great power comes great responsibility by the optimus princeps ("the best ruler") known for his enduring philosophy of ethical leadership and governanceQuote of the Day by Trajan: Trajan’s quote, “If I fulfil my duties, use [the sword] for me; if I fail, against me,” explores the importance...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Maya Angelou: 'Most people don't grow up. Most people age.' The American memoirist's most memorable reflections on maturityQuote of the Day by Maya Angelou challenges the notion that life's traditional milestones equate to true maturity. She argues that merely a...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Indian-origin lawyer faces $255,000 fine in US over alleged asylum fraudAn Indian-origin attorney faces a hefty fine exceeding $250,000 from US federal authorities for allegedly submitting fraudulent documents a...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.15 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
India 'proactively monitoring' Telegram over concerns about illegal content, government report showsAn Indian government investigation has revealed Telegram's extensive use for child abuse material and financial scams. The Home Ministry's ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST