ETtech Explainer: Why Telegram and Signal are under the government's scanner over usernamesIndia's scrutiny of username-based messaging has widened from WhatsApp to Telegram and Signal over concerns around fraud, impersonation and...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
EPFO upgrades unified member portal: UAN activation, generation through portal discontinued; here's how you can do it nowThe EPFO's unified member portal is now live after an upgrade, bringing a new look and significant changes. Key services like UAN activatio...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
InvisQue launches platform to help restaurants manage queues and boost revenueRestaurants benefit from a unified dashboard for operations and analytics, aiming to reduce walkouts and boost revenue by enhancing custome...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Meta introduces token-based pricing for WhatsApp BusinessMeta's shift to token-based pricing signals a new phase in enterprise messaging, with businesses paying for AI usage instead of message vol...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Shopping without searching: The Agentic AI future Amazon, Swiggy and Zepto are building in IndiaAI's influence on online shopping is rapidly growing, with agents now completing tasks like purchases. Major platforms like Amazon, Swiggy,...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
US Independence Day: As America gears up for its 250th Independence Day, check Fourth of July grocery deals and discountsAs America gears up for its 250th Independence Day, major retailers are rolling out significant Fourth of July deals. Expect substantial sa...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
From WhatsApp chats to food orders: How Sebi cracked a Rs 144 crore stock manipulation schemeSebi uncovered an alleged Rs 144 crore pump-and-dump scheme by analysing airline bookings, hotel stays, food delivery records, WhatsApp cha...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
New Aadhaar App from July 1, 2026: Will all your old Aadhaar records be erased from mAadhaar app?The older mAadhaar App is retiring on June 30, 2026, making way for a new, enhanced Aadhaar App. Don't worry, your existing Aadhaar records...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
136 years, 1 simple food tradition: Meet Mumbai’s ‘dabbawalas’ delivering fresh home-cooked meals to busy office-goers. But this iconic tiffin service is slowly disappearingMumbai's iconic dabbawalas, a century-old tradition, are facing a decline. These lunchbox couriers, known for delivering home-cooked meals,...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in PhoenixUnder the partnership struck in 2023, Uber had integrated Waymo's autonomous vehicles into its ride-hailing and food delivery platforms.
30 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
How sleepless nights are feeding a new economyGen Z's late-night habits, fueled by tech and on-demand entertainment, are boosting the 'fourth-meal economy'. Fast-food chains and deliver...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Delhivery gets ecommerce bump; Amazon shakes up qcommDelhivery CEO Sahil Barua said ecommerce deliveries are leading the company’s growth. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
29 Jun, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Platforms, IAMAI move Karnataka HC against gig workers welfare lawThe petitions come after the state government did not respond to IAMAI's request to defer the levy of the gig workers' welfare fee until th...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
All-night food delivery booms as changing eating habits of young consumers, FIFA fuels demandLate-night food delivery in India has doubled over the past year, with a reported surge of 12-15% for orders placed between 11 pm and 3 am....
29 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Tribal council rejects Blinkit's trading license permission in MeghalayaMeghalaya's Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has denied Blinkit a trading license, citing concerns over its business model impacting...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
People who order takeout several times a week aren't lazy: What psychology says about this common habitPeople who order takeout several times a week aren't always avoiding cooking. Psychology suggests this habit can be linked to time manageme...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
Tencent tests AI assistant for its super app WeChat in ChinaKnown as Weixin in China, the super app has made the new AI assistant available to a small number of users, according to a statement from W...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST