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
Psychology says people reporting alien contact show higher levels of dissociation and paranormal belief compared to othersA UK based study suggests that people reporting alien contact often share distinct psychological traits, including higher levels of dissoci...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.32 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
'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
WhatsApp username: Should you use your real name or something else?WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This privacy upgrade lets you rese...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Indian passport, visa appointment suspension in UAE extended till July 1Indian consular services in the UAE will be limited to emergencies until July 1, 2026, due to administrative changes. From July 2, Alhind T...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Psychology explains why some people avoid eye contact during conversations and it's not simply shyness or rudenessAvoiding eye contact during conversations might signal more than just shyness. New research links this behavior strongly to social anxiety,...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spotThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
NEET UG paper leak case: Court extends Judicial custody of 10 accused till July 11A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of ten individuals implicated in the NEET UG paper leak case until July 11. These accused, ...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
CertIn warns against malware campaign spreading through WhatsApp webThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has warned WhatsApp web and desktop users to be cautious of any attachments, even if they come ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
J P Nadda to launch revamped Aarogya Setu app on Jun 29Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda is set to unveil a transformed Aarogya Setu app, evolving from a COVID-19 tracker to a comprehensive perso...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Terror link case: Rajasthan woman sent to judicial custodyA Jaipur court has remanded Babita Dhakad alias Khadija to judicial custody after her arrest by the Anti-Terrorist Squad for alleged links ...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Indian Embassy in Tehran issues fresh advisory amid security concerns; urges to avoid non-essential travelIndian nationals are strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. Those already in the country or needi...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Sharad Pawar rules out split in NCP (SP) amid speculation of MPs contact with rival campSharad Pawar expressed confidence in his party's unity, stating none of his MPs will defect, unlike Shiv Sena (UBT) where six MPs joined Ek...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Karnataka: Man suspected to have links with Pakistan based terror organisation held in DavangereAuthorities apprehended a 20-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh in Davangere, Karnataka, on suspicion of having ties to a Pakistan-based terro...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Psychology says people who save numbers of some people with various kinds of names aren't always trying to hide something: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who save numbers of some people with various kinds of names aren't always acting with bad intentions. The way people...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.56 AM IST