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WhatsApp turns admin, puts fee on business chats powered by AI modelsBeginning October 1, AI conversations on WhatsApp powered by third-party models could cost businesses nearly twice as much as those handled...
Govt lens on e-rickshaw remote shutdown issue; two apps including BAT-BMS removed from app storesConcerns over e-rickshaws being remotely disabled via a Chinese app, BAT-BMS, have prompted government action. IT Secretary S Krishnan conf...
Delhi e-rickshaw drivers fear remote shutdowns amid trafficE-rickshaw drivers in Delhi are living in fear as a smartphone app allegedly shuts down their vehicles mid-road, risking fatal accidents. V...
Govt investigating reported Tata Electronics data leak: MeitY SecretarySpeaking on the sidelines of a CII Conference, Krishnan responded to an ANI question on government's concerns over WhatsApp, Signal and Tel...
What's BAT-BMS? The bluetooth app that's stopping e-rickshaws or 'tirris' mid-ride across DelhiA disturbing trend is crippling Delhi's e-rickshaw drivers as pranksters use a smartphone app, BAT-BMS, to remotely disable their vehicles....
Alibaba to ban Claude Code in workplace over alleged backdoor risks, source saysAlibaba will ban employees from using Claude Code in workspace environments from July 10 due to alleged security risks involving embedde...
India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source saysIndia has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations for safeguards on features allowing anonymous messag...
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...
Username row: After WhatsApp, IT Ministry sends notice to Telegram, SignalSources said that in the notice to Telegram, the government has asked the platform why it should be allowed to retain the username feature....
Guardrails in the works to prevent tampering with EV batteriesAuthorities are set to introduce stringent measures to prevent tampering with electric two and three-wheeler batteries. New regulations wil...
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...
UK regulator considers opening Apple, Google app stores to rival paymentsBritain's competition watchdog is proposing to let app developers direct users to cheaper payment options outside Apple and Google's app st...
Wimbledon 2026 Full Withdrawal List: From Carlos Alcaraz to Marketa Vondrousova and other, check the full list of players who are ruled outWimbledon 2026 Full Withdrawal List: Wimbledon 2026 commences June 29th with defending champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek aiming for r...
Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firmsAustralia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce its child social media ban, as evidence shows limited impact on teen usag...
Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills pilot and injures 13, authorities sayA pilot has died and 13 others were injured after a small aircraft crashed into Beijing's towering CITIC Tower on Friday. The two-seat ligh...
Telegram vs MeitY: From takedown orders to temporary ban, a look at the history of clashes with the social media platformMeitY’s most severe platform-wide intervention latest flashpoint in long history of clashes between Telegram and authorities in India.
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 ...
Google restores Telegram on Playstore, app starts functioning for some usersThe government had temporarily imposed a blanket ban on Telegram until June 22 and sources indicated that there is no change or extension o...
India shows that forcing teens off their phones isn’t always goodThe UK's initiative to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 mimics India's stance, rooted in fears surrounding child well-...
Delhi High Court rejects Telegram's appeal against temporary blocking of appA New Delhi court has rejected Telegram's appeal against a temporary ban in India. The ban was imposed to curb alleged exam-related fraud. ...